Visiting Nurse - Community Home Care | Flexible Scheduling

Vaco LLC; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Mileage reimbursement

Bonus opportunities

PPE provided

Wellness program

Professional development

Job summary

The Care Company is seeking compassionate Registered Nurses (RN) and Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) to join our Visiting Nursing Team. You will travel to clients' homes across designated geographic areas to provide scheduled nursing visits and skilled care.

Responsibilities include assessments, medication management, wound care, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Independent work, flexible scheduling, and a strong patient-centred approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Active registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Current WHMIS certification.
• Negative TB test per onboarding requirements.
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle.
• Ability to work independently in clients' homes.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and develop, implement, evaluate, and update individualized plans of care based on client needs, clinical findings, medical orders, and evidence-informed nursing practice.
• Manage a community caseload and, when designated as the primary provider, act as the point-of-care lead while collaborating with other members of the client's healthcare team.
• Provide skilled nursing interventions in clients' homes, which may include wound assessment and treatment, medication administration, injections, catheter care, ostomy care, enteral feeding and G-tube care, oxygen therapy, and other nursing procedures.
• Administer medications orally, topically, subcutaneously, through enteral routes, or by other authorized routes in accordance with medical orders, CNO standards, and the client's plan of care.
• Assess and monitor vital signs, pain, skin integrity, respiratory status, cognition, mobility, and overall health status and respond appropriately to abnormal findings or changes in condition.
• Provide wound care in accordance with prescribed treatment plans, including wound assessment, dressing changes, monitoring healing, and escalating concerns when required.
• Educate clients and caregivers regarding medications, treatments, disease management, equipment use, symptom monitoring, safety, and strategies for managing care at home.
• Support clients through care transitions by collaborating with hospitals, physicians, Ontario Health atHome, pharmacies, rehabilitation professionals, community agencies, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Identify changes in client needs and communicate concerns promptly to the appropriate Care Coordinator, physician, Clinical Supervisor, or other healthcare provider.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic documentation, including nursing assessments, progress notes, medication administration, incident reports, and other required clinical records.
• Practice appropriate infection prevention and control, including the proper use and disposal of PPE.
• Independently organize and manage assigned visits while communicating proactively with The Care Company regarding scheduling, client concerns, and changes in care needs.
• Maintain professional, therapeutic relationships with clients and families while delivering compassionate, respectful, and culturally sensitive care.
• Practice in accordance with College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards, applicable legislation, and The Care Company's policies and procedures.

Skills

RN or RPN

CPR & First Aid

WHMIS

TB test

Criminal Record Check

English proficiency

Driver's license

Independent practice

Clinical assessment

Time management

Education

Active CNO registration

Tools

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

The Care Company is seeking compassionate Registered Nurses (RN) and Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) to join our Visiting Nursing Team. You will travel to clients' homes across designated geographic areas to provide scheduled nursing visits and skilled care.

Responsibilities include assessments, medication management, wound care, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Independent work, flexible scheduling, and a strong patient-centred approach are essential.