Overview
Are you looking for a challenging, rewarding career in nursing? Join the VON team and make a difference in the lives of our clients in your community by delivering exceptional care. VON nurses collaborate with community health teams to provide client-centred health care in homes, community settings and clinics. Come work with us - it’s a job that matters!
If you asked a VON nurse why they love working here, they would say :
- I get to work to the full scope of my practice
- I use independent judgment to make decisions for my clients
- I get to provide home care to clients who need it
- I love being out and around in my community helping people
- Clients really appreciate the service and care that we provide them
- I am able to ensure my client is comfortable while providing palliative care in their home
- I get to work with amazing co-workers
Our Visiting nurses provide client care in the client’s own home. They provide physical assessments, symptom control support, palliative care, rehabilitation therapy, wound care, education, counselling to individuals and families and much more.
Are you a new graduate, retired nurse or nurse looking to enter back into the nursing field? You may qualify for the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN) through Health Force Ontario. This program provides a $25,000 incentive to eligible nurses in exchange for a 24-month commitment to an eligible employer. To view eligibility requirements, visit : www.healthforceontario.ca / ccpn
Existing Vacancy : Yes - we are currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision and management of client and family centered, evidence-based, efficient nursing care to individuals and families in their homes and community. The RN ensures care is provided within the framework of quality & risk management and the standards and scope of practice set by VON, the relevant provincial regulatory body and Community Health Nurses of Canada. The RN is responsible for safe and appropriate teaching, assignment and delegation of tasks to different categories of workers.
Key Responsibilities
Manages and coordinates care; evaluates health outcomes; educates, counsels and advocates for individuals to meet health goalsProvides all levels of nursing care whether caring for stable clients with predictable outcomes or unpredictable outcomes and whose health needs are acute, complex and rapidly changingProvides cost-effective, organized, outcome directed care on an ongoing basis and assigns / delegates care as necessaryProvides service consistent with the standards established by VON and provincial regulatory body and Community Health Nurses of CanadaProvides complete, relevant assessment of the client, family, and caregiver and their environment utilizing pre-set proceduresDevelops a care plan with the client and family or caregiver based on the nursing assessmentIncorporates discharge planning into the care plan as requiredImplements nursing strategies or interventions according to the established care planPerforms technical nursing skills at a safe level in accordance with nursing principles and VON policies and proceduresDescribes and documents nursing processes clearly, concisely, accurately and appropriately, according to regulatory and VON standardsDescribes and documents clients, families, or caregiver's responses to care plan using established proceduresUtilizes appropriate interviewing and communication skills to obtain information from the client, family, or caregiverEvaluates clients, families, or caregiver's responses to care plan for the achievement of realistic client-centered outcomes and revises plan as requiredPromotes involvement of client, family or caregiver in determining health and service needsSupports the health and well-being of clients and families and client and family engagement in care to support independenceNegotiates with client, family or caregiver as necessary to ensure the effective delivery of care while respecting client choicesAnalyses and incorporates current research findings into clinical practiceReports and discusses client's status on a regular basis with other members of the health care teamDocuments rationale for referrals, increases and decreases in visits, and for discharge based on relevant, sound data and established guidelinesRefers clients to appropriate categories of nursing providers, support providers and to other disciplines utilizing established guidelinesIdentifies and utilizes tools and resources for relevant work and manages these resourcesWorks collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and acts as a clinical resource and mentor for other care providers, staff and studentsPromotes client-directed care, self-care and independence through teaching and health promotionUtilizes adult learning principles and established teaching materials to provide health teaching to clients and familiesShares clinical knowledge to enable clients, families and the community to make informed choices in determining health and service needsInfluences policy review and development in health care and nursing practice standards through involvement in VON, regulatory, professional organizations and community organizationsPractices in accordance with the quality and risk management framework of VON Canada and Occupational Health and Safety legislationPlans, implements, evaluates and adjusts care in accordance with client focused expectations by seeking input from clients to assure that services meet needsParticipates in decision-making of client care plans and follows up to promote continuous quality improvementFunctions in accordance with the VON policies, procedures and strategic direction of VON CanadaCollaborates with management staff and colleagues in the evaluation of own practice and maintains competence through continuing education and self-reflectionOther duties as assignedCommon Responsibilities
Promotes the goals and values of VON and their role as an integrated community care providerPromotes a safe and healthy workplace ensuring workplace conduct and activities are in accordance with the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and compliant with the VON Safety Management System, including all Policies, Safe Work Practices and ProceduresAbides by all VON policies and work practicesAbides by all confidentiality and protection of personal information policies, regulations and practices and ensures appropriate safeguards are in place within their roleWorks in collaboration with other staff in a team approach to service deliveryExternal and Internal Relationships
Engages regularly with clients, their families and caregivers. Provides education and support to engage clients and families in independenceParticipates actively with other healthcare professional organizations and the community to promote nursing best practicesEducation, Designations and Experience
Must be Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the province of practiceCanadian Nurses Association certification in Community Health Nursing as assetFor positions requiring expertise in a specific field of clinical practice additional degrees or certificates may be requiredClinical practice experience is an assetExperience in community health an assetSkill Requirements
Ability to observe and make effective assessment of clinical issuesAble to initiate and support health teaching, facilitation and developmentStrong written and verbal communication skills that allow for effective engagement with clients, staff and the publicStrong interpersonal relationship building skillsAbility to be independent with decision-makingAbility to problem solve and to adapt nursing interventions as appropriateAbility to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary teamThe capacity to adhere to strict confidentialityAble to articulate effectively knowledge of components of quality and risk management principles as they relate to clinical practicesEffective time management skills that allow for the independent planning and organizing of daily work activityOther
Must have personal vehicle and possess both a current driver’s license and proof of vehicle insuranceA current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records CheckA Vulnerable Sector Search and / or a Child Abuse Registry Check may be requiredAvailable to work flexible hoursMust be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)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.
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