Registered Nurse - Palliative Care Clinical Lead

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us : “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.” Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can’t be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs. Team members tell us “I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.”

Pay Range

Visiting Rate : $32.46-$39.76 / visit (placement on salary range as per Collective Agreement), plus palliative visit stipend

Clinical Lead Rate : $32.46-$39.76 / hour(placement on salary range as per Collective Agreement), plus $4 premium

Estimated annual earning potential : $80,000–$130,000. Actual earnings may vary based on availability and service volumes

Grounded in our commitment to Client and Family Centred Care the key foci on the Clinical Lead role is to provide clinical leadership, advice, consultation, and mentorship to service providers pertaining to professional practice as defined by the regulatory bodies, quality institutions, and VHA’s Best Practice Unit.

We are seeking a full-time Clinical Lead (RN) for our Palliative Care Program in Central East (Durham & Scarborough). This is a role that involves maintaining clients, along with clinical lead responsibilities. As this is a visiting role, a valid (G) driver's license and reliable vehicle are required.

Key Areas of Accountability

VHA's Clinical Leads are required to do the following tasks, but not limited to :

Provide clinical leadership, advice, consultation, coaching and mentorship

Act as resource in the implementation and interpretation of discipline-specific professional standards of practice

In collaboration with the Supervisor(s), Regional Director(s), and other CLs, recommend and / or provides orientation and / or education / training to meet professional / organizational / accreditation or legislative requirements

Maintain a clinical caseload

Participate in the development and implementation of the orientation process for new hires as part the CL team

Act as a support and resource with respect to Organizational and Strategic Initiatives

Support the Supervisor(s), Regional Director(s), and other organizational stakeholders in strategic, departmental, and operational initiatives to achieve targeted goals

Support and contribute to quality improvement initiatives, best practices, program evaluation and research

In partnership with Manager Research & Evaluation, determine interest and ability to participate in research opportunities available

Collaborate with inter-professional teams to promote safety and risk reduction

Plan, implement, and evaluate processes to prevent / eliminate hazards in collaboration with the Supervisors and the Regional Directors

Apply theoretical knowledge to the assessment, interpretation, planning and intervention of clients / needs

Required Qualifications :

A Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

RN diploma / degree from a recognized college or university

Aware of relevant legislation related to practice standards, quality and safety issues and human rights standards

Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels, both written and verbally

Expertise in facilitating learning and providing feedback in a peer support model

Ability to work independently and as a member of a collaborative team

Leadership skills and team building skills.

Excellent planning and organizational skills

Progressive thinking, creative problem solving and critical-thinking skills

Ability to work effectively with little or no supervision and self-manage in a fast-paced, dynamic and ambiguous work environment

Ability to exercise innovation and initiative and to integrate change

Demonstrated ability to achieve organizational deliverables and performance targets

A valid Ontario driver’s license (G License) and a reliable vehicle for traveling is required.

What makes VHA’s compensation unique?

Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees

Compensation for education and professional development

VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you 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 & service provider events

Accommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEI

At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we passionately strive to uphold our commitments to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and are strong believers that a diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA. We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience. VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups. I