RPN - Hospital Partnership Program (Eastern Region)

VHA Home HealthCare; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Education and development support

Mentorship and peer support

Wellness resources

DEI commitment

Job summary

VHA Home HealthCare is seeking a part-time Registered Practical Nurse to support our Hospital Partnerships Program in the Eastern Region, serving Scarborough and Durham. The successful candidate works morning shifts 7:00 a.m.

to 3:00 p.m., with bi-weekly weekend rotation, delivering home health nursing services in client homes and coordinating care with hospital partners. The role emphasizes wound care, IV therapy, diabetes management, and comprehensive head-to-toe assessments within the

Qualifications

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Membership in 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.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality and availability.
• Ontario driver’s license and a reliable vehicle for traveling.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and make care planning and care coordination.
• Evaluate care plan interventions through ongoing reassessment and evaluation.
• Ensure the quality of patient care by identifying and acting on factors affecting practice.
• Demonstrate professionalism, leadership, judgement and accountability.
• Support safe client care through knowledge development and quality improvement.
• Inform the nursing supervisor of client changes and document appropriately.
• Maintain documentation standards per College of Nurses of Ontario.

Skills

CNO Registered

RPN Diploma

CPR Certification

Excellent communication

Education

RPN diploma/degree

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.”

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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.

We are seeking a part-time Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to support our Hospital Partnerships Program in the Eastern Region, serving the Scarborough and Durham region. The successful candidate will work the morning shift (7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.), and participate in a bi-weekly weekend rotation.

The Hospital Partnership Program focuses on providing care to clients for 90–120 days following discharge from the hospital to home. The program is designed to ensure that safe client care is delivered to the client’s home at a pace that is personalized and comfortable. Nurses conduct comprehensive head-to-toe assessments and deliver services such as wound care, IV therapy, chest tube management, drain care, and diabetes management, among others. Care is coordinated in collaboration with hospital partners, including ICL Leads at UHN and Home Care Specialists from VHA, to regularly review and align care plans with each client’s evolving needs.

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Key Areas of Accountability

• 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 (G2 or 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

At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we passionately strive to uphold our commitments to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

In every role and at every level, we lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and we’re passionate about providing spectacular care.