Job Description

Description: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: \xe2\x80\x9cHome care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.\xe2\x80\x9d 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, \xe2\x80\x9cThe freedom and flexibility can\xe2\x80\x99t be beat.\xe2\x80\x9d 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 \xe2\x80\x9cI love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.\xe2\x80\x9d .Job Position: Registered Nurses (RNs) and Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs)Type: Visiting NurseProgram: MGH2HOMEStatus: Full Time, Guaranteed Hours (37.5 Hours / week)Shift: 08:00 - 16:00 (8 Hours / shift)Region: Toronto Central, East YorkWhat will be your role?This is a unique nursing position supporting East Toronto Health Partners\xe2\x80\x99 (ETHP) strategy to improve client transitions from hospital-to-home through the newly established MGH2Home program. This short-term transitional program (up to 90 days) involves linking together Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), Spectrum Health Care, VHA Home HealthCare and WoodGreen to support earlier discharges of adults with higher needs to reintegrate into their home and community. This multi-disciplinary team will work as \xe2\x80\x9cone team\xe2\x80\x9d, along with the client and designated family, to address their complex health and social needs in the development of a single \xe2\x80\x9cone team\xe2\x80\x9d care plan.Grounded in our commitment to Person and Family Centered Care the key focus on the RN/RPN 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, and the Standards of Practice in Community Health Nursing. This position involves providing direct nursing care within the patients\xe2\x80\x99 home environment, and assessing clients who are eligible for this program in person at MGH.There is a $2,000 Sign-On Bonus for full-time nurses only.Required Qualifications:

• Must be registered with The College of Nurses of Ontario with good standing.

• Must have a current BCLS certificate (at Health Care Provider level).

• Undergraduate Degree/Diploma in Nursing/Science in Nursing and current certificate of competency (licensure) from the College of Nurses of Ontario required.

• Competency in IV Infusion required.

• Minimum 2 years of experience for RN/RPN positions preferred.

• Good communication and documentation skills.

• Knowledge of community nursing an asset.

• Ability to integrate and apply critical thinking skills to client care.

• Access to a car and willingness to drive to multiple patient homes to deliver client-centered care.

What makes VHA\xe2\x80\x99s compensation unique?

• Guaranteed Hours

• 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

How to ApplyOur online application should take about 5 to 10 minutes to complete.Accommodation and VHA\xe2\x80\x99s commitment to DEIAt 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. If you require any accommodation, please let us know in advance as we are happy to comply.VHA is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada; an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate; and a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto.In every role and at every level, we lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and we\xe2\x80\x99re passionate about providing spectacular care.Enter your email address to begin your application for this job.

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