Veterans Health Administration·Toronto, Ontario
Provide and coordinate individualized home health nursing services for children and young adults with complex medical needs. Responsibilities include ventilator and tracheostomy care, medication administration, and ongoing patient assessments within a family-centered environment.
VHA Home HealthCare (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 tell us: “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.
Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can’t be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs.
Team members tell us “I love the inclusive culture.
I feel welcome and at home.”
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Grounded in our commitment to Client and Family Centred Care the key foci on the RN role is to provide and coordinate home health nursing services to diverse group of individuals, families and groups according to the College of Nurses of Ontario Practice Standards, the policies and procedures of VHA, the program where they provide services, and the Standards of Practice in Community Health Nursing.
We are seeking a full-time Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to support our Child & Family Program in the Toronto Central region. The successful candidate must have demonstrated experience in central line care, diabetes management, medication administration (including injections and IV medications), wound care, ostomy care, and catheterization. This is a visiting nurse position and the successful candidate must possess a valid Ontario driver's license (G2 or G) and have access to a reliable vehicle.
The Child and Family Program provide individualized, one-on-one care to clients ranging from newborns to young adults up to 25 years of age. As a visiting nurse, you will deliver home-based nursing care to children with complex medical needs, supporting both their health and overall well-being in a family-centered environment. Key responsibilities of a Child and Family nurse include, but are not limited to, seizure management, medication administration and monitoring, palliative care, G-tube feeding, mechanical ventilator care, tracheostomy care, ongoing assessments, and assistance with personal care such as diaper changes and hygiene needs. The program also supports continuous professional development through educational opportunities, including access to the SickKids Connected Care program, enabling nurses to enhance their clinical knowledge and stay current with best practices.
Key Areas of Accountability
VHA's Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses are required to do the following tasks, but not limited to:
Assess, monitor, and make care planning and care coordination.
Evaluate care plan interventions through on-going reassessment and evaluation results.
Ensure the quality of patient care by identifying and acting on factors which affects practice autonomy and delivery of quality care.
Demonstrate professionalism, leadership, judgement, and accountability in interactions with clients and families.
Support safe client care through the development of knowledge and skills in accordance with our principles of continuous quality improvement.
Inform the nursing supervisor of any client activities, relevant concerns, or changes in the client’s condition or care plan, and submit appropriate documentation to the case coordinator.
Maintain documentation standards according to the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Participate in a standby/on-call rotation to be available for answering calls and respond, if needed.
Participate in team meetings, as required during the stated availability.
Accommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEI
How to Apply?
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.
Thank you to everyone who applies. We will review applications as they are received. We’ll only be contacting those selected for further discussion.
In every role and at every level, we lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and we’re passionate about providing spectacular care.
Must be a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Requires a valid Ontario driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle, and current First Aid/CPR certification.
Market context
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