Directing Registered Nurse (DRN), eHomecare, Nights / Weekends - Part-time 0.6

Directing Registered Nurse (DRN), eHomecare, Nights / Weekends - Part-time 0.6

Apply for the Directing Registered Nurse (DRN) role at VON Canada.

Requisition Details

• Employment Status : Permanent, Part-time (0.6 FTE)
• Program Name : eHomecare
• Work Schedule : Nights, Weekends
• Union / Bargaining Unit : ONA
• Number of Hours Bi-Weekly : 48
• On-Call : No
• Existing Vacancy : Yes - hiring candidates for an existing vacancy

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse, Directing (DRN) role manages pediatric, palliative and / or acute 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). HCTs are 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 model, immediately provides the appropriate direction to the on-site HCT to provide the direct care, resulting in real‑time provision of care services.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

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.

Internal Applicants

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 appropriate.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Home Health Care Services

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