Home jobs in Canada

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is composed of close to 3,000 professionals who provide client-centred care in homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many team members appreciate the flexibility of managing their own schedules in the community and the inclusive culture of the organization.

Pay Range

Commensurate with Experience.

We are seeking Registered Nurses (RN) and Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) for opportunities within the community. There are both full-time and part-time positions available across the Toronto Central & Durham regions. All positions require a valid G2 or G driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.

About VHA Nursing Programs :

The Adult Visiting program provides specialized care services to individuals aged 18 and above who require complex care and specialized nursing skills in a home setting. We are currently hiring for this program in the Toronto Central and York regions.

The Palliative Visiting program delivers home nursing services dedicated to end-of-life care for individuals, families, and groups. This program focuses on effective symptom and pain management to improve their overall quality of life. We are currently hiring in the Durham region.

The Child and Family program is designed to support families caring for children with medically complex needs, spanning an age range from newborn to 25 years. This program offers both shift and visiting nurse opportunities to accommodate the diverse care needs of our clients, families, and groups. We are currently hiring in the Toronto Central, North York, and Scarborough regions.

The Foot Care Nurse program focuses on providing foot care services to clients in community clinics, long-term care facilities, and home based settings. We are hiring RPN who have Foot Care Nurse Certification from a VHA-recognized institution, and who have completed a minimum of 100 hours of experience as a Foot Care Nurse. This program covers the Central West region.

The NSWOC program focuses on prevention and reduction in the incidence of chronic wounds and pressure injuries. A NSWOC provides specialized holistic assessment and management as an inter-professional team member to meet the needs of individuals with ostomies, acute, and chronic wounds. NSWOCs will work in the Toronto region.

Key Areas of Accountability

VHAs Nurses are required to do the following tasks, but not limited to :

• Assess, Monitor, and Make Care Planning / Care Coordination
• Evaluate care plan interventions through ongoing reassessment and evaluation results.
• Ensure the quality of care by identifying and acting on factors which affect practice autonomy and delivery of quality care.
• Demonstrate professionalism, leadership, judgment, and accountability in interactions with clients and families.
• Support safe client care through the development of knowledge and skills in accordance with continuous quality improvement principles.
• Inform nursing supervisor of any client activities and relevant concerns or changes in the client or the client care plan; 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 or RN diploma / degree from a recognized university or college.
• A valid Ontario driver’s license (G2 or G class) and a reliable vehicle for traveling is required.
• 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.

What makes VHA9s compensation unique?

• Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees
• Compensation for education and professional development
• VHA is a leading learning organization 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 and service provider events
• Accommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEI

At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and are committed to reviewing all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices. We provide reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups.