RN​/RPN - Child & Family Program; West

Position: RN/RPN - Child & Family Program (Central West)
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.”View more comments from our clients and their family members.

Pay Range Visit Rate: $26.60 - $41.10 /visit (placement on salary range as per Collective Agreement)
Estimated annual earning potential: $80,000–$130,000. Actual earnings may vary based on availability and service volumes

Shift Rate: $27.44 - $42.41 /hour (placement on salary range as per Collective Agreement)
Estimated annual earning potential: $70,000–$120,000. 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.

The Child and Family Program provide individualized, one-on-one care to clients ranging from newborns to young adults up to 25 years of age. As a visiting nurse, you will deliver home-based nursing care to children with complex medical needs, supporting both their health and overall well-being in a family-centered environment. The program also supports continuous professional development through educational opportunities, including access to the Sick Kids Connected Care program, enabling nurses to enhance their clinical knowledge and stay current with best practices.

Key Areas of AccountabilityVHA's Nurses are required to do the following tasks, but not limited to:

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.

Required Qualifications:

Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).Membership of your Professional Association preferred (RNAO/WeRPN).RPN diploma or RN diploma/degree from a recognized 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.

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