RNs and RPNs - Visiting Nurse - Palliative Program
VHA Home HealthCare
- Durham, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
Palliative Care Program
Full Time and Part-Time roles
North York and Durham RegionAbout the Program:The Palliative Care Program is dedicated to delivering comprehensive home nursing services tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals, families, and groups facing end-of-life circumstances. Our team of skilled nurses is committed to elevating the standard of care for palliative clients, with a primary focus on proficient symptom and pain management. Through our specialized services, we aim to enhance the overall quality of life for individuals receiving palliative care.Our dedicated nurses operate in the North York and Durham region, providing compassionate and personalized care within the comfort of clients' homes. Please note that this is a visiting nurse opportunity, regular travel and driving are integral components of the position.There is a $2000 Sign-On Bonus for full-time nurses hired to work in the Durham region only.About the role:The Palliative Care nurses will provide palliative assessments and end-of-life care to patients. Some of the nursing services that you will be providing include wound care, IV therapy, injections, removal of PICC lines, chemo disconnections, and more. Nurses will attain specialized clinical skills in (Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) pumps, pain management, and symptom management). Additionally, doing mental health support and check-in with clients is also required.Required Qualifications:
- Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
- Membership of your Professional Association preferred (RNAO/WeRPN).
- RN diploma/degree or RPN diploma from a recognized university or college.
- Hold a valid First Aid or CPR Certification.
- Preferences are given to candidates who have completed their Fundamentals of Palliative Care, LEAP, and/or CAPCE courses or work on these certificates within 1 year of hire with VHA.
- Strong clinical practices with the ability to champion evidence-based best practices – particularly in pain and symptom management and titrate medications as required.
- Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively and problem-solve complex clinical situations and psycho-social circumstances and distress.
- Able to recognize safety issues, follow safe work practices, and advocate for client care and safety concerns.
- Able to practice nursing in accordance with client/family-centered care principles, establish an authentic/empathetic professional relationship, and advocate for clients/families.
- Successful completion of the Physical Readiness Test (PRT) to ensure safe work practices are followed (transfers, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling).
- A valid Ontario driver’s license (G License) and a reliable vehicle for traveling is required.
- VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career
- Mentorship and peer support
- Career development opportunities
- Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees
- Compensation for education and professional development (Worksmart Program)
- Employee and family assistance program (EAP Provider, Inkblot)
- Wellness resources
- Many Perks & discounts (Perkopolis)
- Staff & service provider events