Registered Nurse; RN), NSWOC

Registered Nurse (RN), NSWOC - Full-time

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• Employment Status:
  Regular, Full-time (1.0 FTE)
• Program Name:
  Visiting Nursing
• Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 75
• Work Schedule:
  
  Days
• On-Call:
  Yes
• Existing Vacancy:
  Yes – we’re currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.
• $2,000 Signing Bonus + $5,000 Retention Bonus (6 months) – Conditions Apply
• Newly increased pay rates
  ** HFO offers a $25,000 CCPN incentive to eligible nurses in exchange for a 24-month commitment

As an NSWOC with VON, your specialized skills and knowledge will be leveraged to provide comprehensive wound assessments, ostomy care, and continence management. You may work in the client’s home or a clinic and will work closely with an interdisciplinary team to create personalized care plans that promote healing, comfort, and improved quality of life for our clients. You will help alleviate healthcare system challenges through the NSWOC Power of Three by providing higher quality care, reduced costs, and improved outcomes for patients.

• Improve Client Care Planning and Continuity:
  Assess and educate clients and their families, implement outcome‑directed co‑designed care plans, and incorporate education, counselling, and discharge planning as necessary to help individuals achieve their health goals.
• Enhance Your Clinical Expertise:
  Support specialised, progressive treatment modalities and case management, following established nursing principles that demonstrate optimal wound and ostomy management and improved client outcomes.
• Empower Your Clients and their Families:
  Use adult learning principles and evidence‑based teaching materials to educate clients and families, empowering them to make informed health decisions.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team:
  Act as a clinical resource and mentor other care providers, staff, and students, promoting interprofessional collaboration and improving clinical capacity.
• Collaborate with Peers:
  Work autonomously but not alone. VON NSWOCs across the province meet virtually every week to discuss hard cases or uncommon experiences.

• Competitive salaries and vacation time
• Tiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Travel compensation
• Smartphone to keep you connected during work time
• Clinic work, where applicable
• The opportunity to make a difference in your community
• An opportunity to use your skills and expand your knowledge
• The opportunity to grow your career with VON
• A comprehensive orientation program

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the province of practice.
• Completion of one of the following:
  Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy & Continence Canada (NSWOCC) WOC‑EP program, International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWCC), or a Master’s prepared Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) with formal skin and wound care education.
• Three years of experience in the community or acute care setting focusing on wound care is preferred.
• Experience in community and home care is preferred.
• Ability to observe and make effective assessments of clinical issues.
• Ability to initiate and support health teaching.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that allow for effective engagement with clients, staff, and the public.

VON is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our clients. We offer role autonomy and a collaborative environment where each team member plays a critical role in delivering high‑quality client care. We believe in investing in our staff’s growth and development and ensuring a fulfilling career path for everyone on our team.

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 are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements.

VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. If you are in need of accessibility support, please visit  for further details. VON Canada is committed to embracing and celebrating equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) as fundamental to living out our values of Respect, Compassion, and Excellence in all that we do.

You may qualify for the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN) through Health Force Ontario. This program provides a $25,000 incentive to eligible nurses in exchange for a 24‑month commitment to an eligible employer. To view eligibility requirements, visit