Veterans Health Administration·Toronto, Ontario
Provide nursing care and support through an adult visiting program. Deliver healthcare services to patients within the East Toronto area.
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 Adult Visiting Nurse program in the West Toronto (Etobicoke) region. The successful candidate will be working full-time availability, one weekend in three, and evening shifts from 1 to 8 pm.
The Adult Visiting Program provides specialized in-home care for individuals aged 18 and older who require complex nursing services and clinical support.
Referrals are received through Ontario Health atHome.
Nurses in this program are expected to deliver advanced clinical care, including wound care, medication administration and management, VACC, IV start, management of PICC and central lines, ostomy and drain care, chemotherapy management, and more.
In addition, nurses provide ongoing mental health support and regular check-ins with clients and their families.
For visiting nurse roles, a valid Ontario driver’s license (G2 or G License) and access to a reliable vehicle are required.
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 (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN). Ability to work part-time in the East Toronto region.
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.