Registered Nurse

Description

Position at VON Canada (Ontario)

Requisition Details:

Employment Status: Permanent, Part Time (0.4 FTE)
Program: Visiting Nursing
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 30
Work Schedule: Days, Weekends
Union/Bargaining Unit: ONA
On Call: Yes

Our Visiting nurses provide client care in the client’s own home. They provide physical assessments, symptom control support, palliative care, rehabilitation therapy, wound care, education, counselling to individuals and families and much more.

Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

Provide and manage high quality and appropriate nursing care to all individuals and/or families in the community who are assigned to their care Responsible to teach and delegate tasks and functions to different levels of workers and to family members and others in accordance with the standards and scope of practice as determined by VON and the College of Nurses of Ontario Comply with all standards, policies, procedures and legislative requirements Participate as a member of the health care team in relevant committees and working groups

Qualifications:

Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and a graduate from an accredited school of nursing Demonstrated competencies in observation, independent assessment and health education Experience providing nursing care to adults and seniors Can effectively use software for client documents, word processing & communication Experience conducting comprehensive nursing assessments Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills Valid CPR C / First Aid required Must have personal vehicle and possess both a current driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required upon the start of your employment A vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be required Ability to speak French is an asset in French Designated areas Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced Environment; Attention to Detail; Lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; Bend, push, pull, grip, reach, kneel, crouch using good body mechanics; Walk, sit, stand, climb stairs; 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 our website atfor further information and contact details.

VON Canada is committed to embracing and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (EDI) as fundamental to living out our values of Respect, Compassion, and Excellence in all that we do.

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