Jobs in Chatham Kent, Canada

Requisition Details:

Employment Status: Temporary, Full-time (1.0 FTE)
Program Name: eHomecare

Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 80

Work Schedule: Nights, Weekends

Union/Bargaining Unit: ONA
Anticipated End Date: October 2025
On-Call:No

Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse, Directing (DRN) role manages pediatric, palliative and/oracute medically complex clients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)or Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) by directing Personal Support Workers(PSWs), also known as Health Care Technicians (HCT). HCTsare provided specialized training and education to work with this patient population. Utilizing an innovative care delivery model and electronic documentation technology, the DRN, working remotely, accesses, assesses and identifies the client's immediate care needs and using the collaborative approach modelimmediately provides the appropriate direction to the on-site HCTto providethe direct care, resulting in real time provision of care services.

Responsibilities:

Working conditions and physical demands: This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements.

Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants):If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s). If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its’ discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates.