VON Canada (Ontario)·Owen Sound, Ontario
Deliver holistic, person-centred nursing care to diverse age groups within their homes, clinics, and community settings. Responsibilities include performing physical assessments, managing chronic diseases, and providing palliative and rehabilitative care.
OPSEU On Call: Yes Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position About us: VON Canada is a not-for-profit organization providing home and community care services for over 125 years. Focusing on person-centred care, we provide the support people need and want, at home and in the community, so they can live healthier, happier lives surrounded by loved ones. VON - At the heart of care.
Imagine working with autonomy and practicing to your full scope while building meaningful connections with your clients. As a VON nurse, you'll deliver holistic person-centred care to children, youth, adults, seniors, and support their families. You'll have the opportunity to work in clients' homes, in our clinics, virtually, and engage in community outreach. If you're ready to bring your skills directly into the homes and hearts of our clients and enjoy driving, then this is the perfect opportunity for you. 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.
Work to your full scope of practice Ongoing professional development to enhance your skills and knowledge Comprehensive orientation program to ensure your success Competitive salary and vacation time Defined Benefit Pension Plan with company contributions for eligible employees Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, LTD) for eligible employees and an Employee Assistance Program Smartphone to help you stay organized and connected throughout your day Travel compensation and mileage What you'll do: Client assessments to develop individual care plans Provide primary care in collaboration with other healthcare professionals Simple and advanced wound care, including complex and negative pressure wounds Chronic Disease Management, e.g. diabetes care and education IV therapy and CVAD management Phlebotomy and specimen collection Dialysis Management Rehabilitative programs Palliative and End of Life Care Medication management And many other critical nursing skills What we're looking for: Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the province of practice Community health experience is an asset Must enjoy driving, have a personal vehicle and possess both a current driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance A satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required; a Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may also be necessary Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) VON Canada: Careers that fit your life. Join our team today! A quick note: This posting is for recruitment purposes. Full job descriptions are available. 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 in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements.
If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s). If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its’ discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates.
Must be a licensed Registered Nurse with a valid driver's license, personal vehicle, and proof of insurance. A satisfactory criminal records check and the ability to wear PPE are also required.
Market context
Ontario nursing roles are often driven by ongoing staffing needs across hospitals, long-term care, community care, and emergency settings. Competition is usually strongest for candidates who already hold the required registration, have at least 18 months of experience, and bring current CPR/BLS, with ACLS and CTAS adding value for emergency postings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your credentials and tailor your application to the specific unit or setting.
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