RN​/RPN - North York Ambulatory Clinic

Overview

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 say: “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. Our team members manage their own schedules in the community and value the freedom and flexibility of this work. Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs.

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We are seeking part-time Registered Nurse (RN) and Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for the North York Ambulatory Clinic. This appointment-based clinic provides services such as wound care, IV therapy, medication injections, drain care, stomach care, and chemo disconnections. The environment is supportive and team oriented, with up to several nurses working together each day.

• Assess, monitor, and coordinate care planning
• Evaluate care plan interventions through ongoing reassessment
• Ensure quality of care by identifying and addressing factors that affect practice autonomy and delivery of quality care
• Demonstrate professionalism, leadership, judgment, and accountability in interactions with clients and families
• Support client safety through knowledge and skills aligned with continuous quality improvement
• Inform nursing supervisor of any client activities or changes in the client or care plan and submit appropriate documentation to the case coordinator
• Maintain documentation standards according to the College of Nurses of Ontario

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Membership in a Professional Association preferred (RNAO/WeRPN)
• RN diploma/degree or RPN diploma from a recognized university or college
• Hold a valid First Aid or CPR Certification
• 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 written and verbal communication and documentation skills
• Demonstrate reliable attendance, punctuality, and availability for the role
• Commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth with the ability to apply critical thinking to provide client care

• Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees
• Compensation for education and professional development
• Leading learning organization with comprehensive orientation and training
• Mentorship and peer support
• Career development opportunities
• Employee and family assistance program
• Wellness resources
• Perks and discounts
• Staff and service provider events

VHA is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and champions inclusion and diversity. Recruitment is fair and unbiased and opportunities are based on merit, skills, and experience. VHA provides reasonable accommodation and services are accessible and sensitive to diverse groups. If you require accommodation, please let us know in advance so we can comply.

Our online application should take about 5 to 10 minutes to complete. 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. Applications are reviewed as they are received; only those selected for further discussion will be contacted. In every role, we lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and are passionate about providing spectacular care.