Occupational Health Nurse à United States

Employment Status: Permanent, Part-Time (0.8 FTE)

Program: Visiting Nursing

On-Call: Yes | Hours bi-weekly: 60

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

The Registered Nurse with advanced and specialized knowledge and clinical skills in wound, ostomy, and continence care who has graduated from a recognized education program is responsible for providing and managing client and family-centered, evidence-based, efficient nursing care to individuals and families in their homes and communities. The Registered Nurse ensures care is provided within the framework of quality & risk management and the standards and scope of practice set by VON and relevant provincial regulatory bodies.

1. Performs detailed holistic assessments of clients with wound, ostomy, and/or continence concerns.
2. Formulates treatment plans in collaboration with the interprofessional team based on holistic assessments.
3. Provides education and mentorship to build wound, ostomy, and continence knowledge within VON.
4. Provides consultation to care providers within the organization.
5. Collaborates with the interprofessional team across the continuum of care.
6. Shares clinical knowledge to enable clients, families, and communities to make informed health decisions.
7. Remains updated on current evidence related to best practices in wound, ostomy, and continence care.
8. Ensures services are consistent with standards established by VON and provincial regulatory bodies.
9. Documents nursing processes clearly, accurately, and appropriately, according to standards.
10. Documents client and family responses to care interventions.
11. Promotes client and family involvement in health and service decisions.
12. Negotiates care delivery with clients or families to respect their choices.
13. Refers clients to appropriate nursing providers and other disciplines based on established guidelines.
14. Identifies and utilizes tools and resources efficiently.
15. Promotes client-directed care, self-care, and independence through teaching and health promotion.
16. Uses adult learning principles and established materials for health education.
17. Influences policy review and development through involvement in professional and community organizations.
18. Practices in accordance with quality and risk management frameworks and Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
19. Participates in creating and following up on client care plans to promote quality improvement.
20. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Promotes the goals and values of VON as an integrated community care provider.
• Ensures a safe and healthy workplace in compliance with OHS legislation and VON policies.
• Maintains confidentiality and protects personal information.
• Works collaboratively within a team approach to service delivery.

• Engages regularly with clients, families, and caregivers, providing education and support for independence.
• Participates in community and professional organizations to promote nursing best practices.

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the province of practice.
• Completion of NSWOCC WOC-EP program, or IIWCC, or hold a Master’s as an Advanced Practice Nurse with formal skin and wound care education.
• Three years of community or acute care wound care experience preferred.
• Experience in community and home care preferred.

• Effective clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to support health teaching and education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Independent decision-making capabilities.
• Problem-solving and adaptability in nursing interventions.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team.
• Understanding of quality and risk management principles.
• Effective time management skills.

• Current satisfactory Criminal Records Check.
• Owns a personal vehicle with valid driver’s license and insurance.
• May require Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check.
• Availability for flexible hours.

This role requires attention to detail in a dynamic environment, involving physical activities such as lifting, carrying, bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements emphasizing good body mechanics. Tasks include walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs, and fine hand movements.

If applying for a unionized position, be aware that the posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are insufficient applicants. The posting may close at the discretion of VON or after a rolling deadline per the collective agreement, with each period treated as a separate posting for seniority considerations.