RPN - Hospital Partnership Program (Eastern Region)

VHA Home HealthCare; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits and pension plan

Education and professional development

Mentorship and peer support

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Job summary

VHA Home HealthCare in Ontario provides high‑quality, client‑centred home nursing services across diverse settings. The RPN role coordinates care and performs comprehensive nursing duties in home visits, schools, and community sites, contributing to independent living for clients.

You will work within the College of Nurses of Ontario practice standards, with a focus on continuous quality improvement, documentation, and collaboration with a regional team.

Qualifications

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Membership of a Professional Association preferred (RNAO/WeRPN).
• RPN diploma/degree from a recognized university or college.
• Valid First Aid or CPR Certification.
• Acute Care and Medical‑Surgical nursing experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of community nursing is an asset.
• Demonstrate effective communication (written and verbal) and documentation skills.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance, punctuality, and availability for the role.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth and can apply critical thinking skills.
• A valid Ontario driver’s license (G License) and a reliable vehicle for traveling are required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and make care planning and care coordination.
• Evaluate care plan interventions through ongoing reassessment and evaluation results.
• Ensure the quality of patient care by identifying and acting on factors which affects practice autonomy and delivery of quality care.
• Demonstrate professionalism, leadership, judgement, and accountability in interactions with clients and families.
• Support safe client care through development of knowledge and skills in quality improvement.
• Inform the nursing supervisor of any client activities, concerns, or changes in condition and submit documentation to the case coordinator.
• Maintain documentation standards according to the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Reliability and punctuality

Critical thinking

Lifelong learning

Time management

Driver's license and vehicle

Education

RPN diploma/degree from a recognized college or university

Job description

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not‑for‑profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us: “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.” Our teams work together to provide high quality, client‑centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can’t be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs. Team members tell us “I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.” View more comments from our clients and their family members.

Pay Range Rate: $26.60 - $32.54 /visit (placement on salary range as per Collective Agreement) + $5.00 Top Up Premium Per In-Person Nursing Visit Estimated annual earning potential: $70,000-$120,000. Actual earnings may vary based on availability and service volumes.

Grounded in our commitment to Client and Family Centred Care the key foci on the RPN role is to provide and coordinate home health nursing services to diverse group of individuals, families and groups according to the College of Nurses of Ontario Practice Standards, the policies and procedures of VHA, the program where they provide services, and the Standards of Practice in Community Health Nursing.

Key Areas of Accountability

VHA’s Registered Practical Nurses are required to do the following tasks, but not limited to:

• Assess, monitor, and make care planning and care coordination.
• Evaluate care plan interventions through on‑going reassessment and evaluation results.
• Ensure the quality of patient care by identifying and acting on factors which affects practice autonomy and delivery of quality care.
• Demonstrate professionalism, leadership, judgement, and accountability in interactions with clients and families.
• Support safe client care through the development of knowledge and skills in accordance with our principles of continuous quality improvement.
• Inform the nursing supervisor of any client activities, relevant concerns, or changes in the client’s condition or care plan, and submit appropriate documentation to the case coordinator.
• Maintain documentation standards according to the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Required Qualifications

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Membership of your Professional Association preferred (RNAO/WeRPN).
• RPN diploma/degree from a recognized university or college.
• Valid First Aid or CPR Certification.
• Acute Care and Medical‑Surgical nursing experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of community nursing is an asset.
• Demonstrate effective communication (written and verbal) and documentation skills.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance, punctuality, and availability for the role.
• Commitment to modeling lifelong learning and professional growth and can apply critical thinking skills to provide client care.
• A valid Ontario driver’s license (G License) and a reliable vehicle for traveling are required.

What makes VHA’s compensation unique?

• Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees
• Compensation for education and professional development
• VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career
• Mentorship and peer support
• Career development opportunities
• Employee and family assistance program
• Wellness resources
• Perks & discounts
• Staff & service provider events
• Accommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEI

We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and are strong believers that a diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA. We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience. VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups. If you require any accommodation, please let us know in advance as we are happy to comply.

We offer high-quality, multilingual services in southern Ontario and our work environment focuses on supporting clients and staff through client‑centered care, well‑connected health care teams, and continual improvement.

Our people are as diverse as the clients and communities we support and we value your unique talents.

If you’re passionate about serving others and making a difference, you belong at VHA.

We also try to give you an interesting mix of new and repeat clients so you can build relationships and enjoy variety.

Through our community partnerships, innovation initiatives, and a focus on research and transformation, we are making an impact like never before.

To support you and your goals, there are a range of full‑time, part‑time and casual positions at VHA with varying schedules to meet our clients’ needs and your own.

We offer opportunities to advance your career with an industry‑recognized leader in care that truly values its clients and its people.

We provide continuous opportunities for learning, competitive compensation and paid orientation, a confidential and free Employee Assistance Program, and more. Eligible staff are also entitled to a pension plan and comprehensive benefits package.

Best of all, we foster a supportive, and respectful team environment where we all thrive.