Visiting Nurse RN

Visiting Nurse RN(Job Number:

Primary Location:ON-HamiltonClinicalEmployee Type:Full-TimePay Rate From:37.55Pay Rate To:43.50

Description:

Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day - Join Bayshore's Nursing Team

Bayshore HealthCare is a leading Canadian provider of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore is honored to showcase its achievement as a Platinum member of Canada's Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. Bayshore Home Care Solutions (Hamilton) is a division of Bayshore HealthCare Ltd. and we are proud to support the Greater Hamilton and Burlington areas dedicating our services to enhancing the quality of life, dignity and independence of all Canadians, by providing customized care plans and solutions that allow clients to remain in the comfort of their own home. Bayshore is currently seeking a passionate and caring Visiting Nurse to join our exceptional care team in the community.

Location: Home to home in the Greater Hamilton and Burlington Area. Driving within community is required

Shifts: Monday through Friday 3:00pm to 11:00pm

Alternate Weekends 3:00pm to 11:00pm

On-Call Rotation

What You'll Do

As a Visiting Nurse, you'll play a hands-on role delivering personalized high-quality care to your clients in their community. As a primary care planner to your clients, you have the autonomy and flexibility to provide a holistic approach to care while increasing your skills through our comprehensive training, mentorship and preceptorship programs.

You will teach, delegate tasks and functions to different levels of clients and family members while maintaining our industry's highest level of practice.

You are the nursing care expert for your community. With our efficient work schedules, you will be focused more on care time and less travel time. Common tasks can include, but are not limited to:

• Participate in on-call rotations as required (typically twice per month overnights)
• Conduct in-home assessments and deliver nursing care based on individualized care plans
• Administer medications, wound care, IV therapy, palliative, pediatric care, and other clinical interventions
• Monitor patient progress and update care plans accordingly
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease management, medication adherence, and health promotion.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and task delegation to ensure continuity of care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using electronic health records

Why Choose Bayshore?

• Paid Time Off: Paid sick days, training and education days, including New Employee Orientation
• Top Industry Wages: Earn top wages for the critical work you do. In addition to hourly wages and premiums, Bayshore Home Care Solutions Hamilton Nurses may be entitled to a travel stipend as defined by the branch standard compensation practice)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy company-sponsored health and dental benefits for you and your family, ensuring your well-being
• Retirement Savings Contributions: Benefit from a strong company-contributed retirement savings plan to help secure your financial future
• Work Perks: Enjoy group discounts for travel, entertainment, shopping, and sports venues
• Employee Assistance Program: Support available 24/7 via phone, chat, in-person. Nurses need care too
• Efficient Schedules: Experience work schedules designed to maximize care time and minimize travel, enhancing your work-life balance within our regional requirements
• Career Advancement: Opportunities for professional advancement and growth
• Mobile Devices & Electronic Communication: Provided for easy documentation and correspondence
• Supportive Management: Accessible clinical managers and schedulers who value and support your work

Work Environment

• Collaborative Team Atmosphere: Be part of a dedicated team of healthcare professionals who are committed to providing the highest quality of care
• Client-Centered Care: Focus on building strong, trusting relationships with clients and their families
• Ongoing Training and Development: Continuous training to strengthen and advance your skills
• Safe and Supportive Environment: Adherence to strict health and safety protocols to ensure the well-being of both staff and clients

Qualifications:

Education & Certification

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN)
• Current registration in good standing with the provincial regulatory body (CNO)
• LEAP Training, Palliative Certification, considered an asset

Experience

• 2-5 years of recent relevant nursing experience in a fast-paced clinic or medical environment
• Experience with wound care, diabetes management, trach/vent, IV care is an asset

Other Requirements

• Valid G2 or G Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle
• Willingness to travel regularly within the Hamilton/Burlington area in all weather conditions

Please note: You will be required to travel from home-to-home visiting clients within the Greater Hamilton/Burlington areas in all weather conditions

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any based upon Human Rights Code criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

"At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support every individual's purpose, potential and wellbeing."

At Bayshore Healthcare Ltd., and its subsidiaries, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and operate in full compliance with all Provincial and Territorial legislation pertaining to Human Rights Codes and Accessibility requirements. To ensure continued compliance throughout the recruitment and selection process, we encourage candidates to disclose any accommodation needs they may have.

Posting Close Date: January 30, 2025

We thank all applicants. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview by the assigned Recruiter