RN - Palliative Program

VHA Home Health Care (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.”

Rate: $33.53 - $41.10 /visit (placement on salary range as per Collective Agreement), plus palliative visit stipend

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 RN role is to provide and coordinate home health nursing services to diverse group of individuals, families and groups according to the College of Nurses of Ontario Practice Standards, the policies and procedures of VHA, the program where they provide services, and the Standards of Practice in Community Health Nursing.

We are currently seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join our Palliative Team in the Scarborough region. New nursing graduates are welcomed to apply.

The Palliative Visiting Program delivers home nursing and end-of-life care for individuals, families, and groups. Through this program, nurses develop and apply skills in pain and symptom management, as well as in the use of PCA pumps, drainage tubes, and central lines. Palliative nurses collaborate inter-professionally with external palliative care community teams, care coordinators, physicians, nurse practitioners, and personal support workers (PSWs).

• Assess, monitor, and make care planning and care coordination.
• Evaluate care plan interventions through on-going reassessment and evaluation results.
• Ensure the quality of patient care by identifying and acting on factors which affects practice autonomy and delivery of quality care.
• Demonstrate professionalism, leadership, judgement, and accountability in interactions with clients and families.
• Support safe client care through the development of knowledge and skills in accordance with our principles of continuous quality improvement.
• Inform the nursing supervisor of any client activities, relevant concerns, or changes in the client’s condition or care plan, and submit appropriate documentation to the case coordinator.
• Maintain documentation standards according to the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Participate in a standby/on-call rotation to be available for answering calls and respond, if needed.
• Participate in team meetings, as required during the stated availability.

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Membership of your Professional Association preferred (RNAO/WeRPN).
• RN diploma/degree from a recognised university or college.
• Hold a valid First Aid or CPR Certification.
• A moderate level of wound care or venipuncture knowledge and experience is an asset.
• Acute Care and Medical-Surgical nursing experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of community nursing is an asset.
• Demonstrate effective communication (written and verbal) and documentation skills.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance, punctuality, and availability for the role.
• Commitment to modelling lifelong learning and professional growth and can apply critical thinking skills to provide client care.
• A valid Ontario driver’s licence (G2 or G Licence) and a reliable vehicle for travelling are required.

• Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees
• Compensation for education and professional development
• VHA is a leading…