Registered Nurse, Rapid Response #172-25
Top Benefits
About the role
Are you an experienced registered nurse seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.
As a Registered Nurse, Rapid Response (Status Full-Time, Start date January 5, 2026; Location Sudbury) , the position focuses on the care during transition from acute care to home care for eligible complex/chronic adults and medically fragile children.
Whether you work in our office, in the community, or a health care facility - you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centered care - and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals.
As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness and work-life balance.
What will you do?
- Provides the first in-home nursing visit within twenty-four (24) hours of hospital discharge for patients with complex/chronic diseases including CHF, COPD, Diabetes or other;
- Completes a clinical, problem-based head to toe assessment;
- Confirms the patient’s hospital discharge plan;
- Performs medication reconciliation for patient and reviews medication protocol with patient and caregiver;
- Utilizes a "teach back" approach to help the patient and family understand the care plan, treatments, symptom management, and when/who to ask for help;
- Initiates communication with the patient's primary care provider, and ensures follow up with primary care within seven (7) days;
- Refers to longer-term community programs through the Care Coordinator as required, once goals of Rapid Response program are met.
What must you have?
- Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
- Minimum 3-5 years clinical experience working as a Registered Nurse;
- Recent and relevant experience providing direct (hands-on) nursing care within the areas of Paediatrics, Chronic Disease Management, Medicine or Cardiology. Preference will be given to experience within the last 2-3 years;
- Certificate in Geriatric Nursing (GNC) or Certified Nurse in Critical Care Pediatrics (CNCCP) an asset;
- Superior clinical assessment skills;
- Ability to provide quality clinical service delivery in conjunction with patients and other stakeholders;
- Ability to work independently;
- Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills;
- Effective interpersonal and communications skills;
- Ability to provide health coaching and disease-specific education to patients;
- Advanced oral and written proficiency in English and French is essential;
- Must have valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle, as travel to patient homes will be required;
- Valid Emergency First Aid Certification.
- We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.
What would give you the edge?
- Experience working with diverse patient groups, e.g., multicultural, homeless, palliative, acquired brain injury (ABI), mental health, geriatrics, pediatrics
- Case management experience or recent related community experience
- Ability to speak French or another second language
What do we offer? We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer
- Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
- Hourly wage of $41.29 to $51.13 as per the ONA Collective Agreement
- Valuable development opportunities
- Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan
Who are we? We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centered care.
Why join us? If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery , and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.
Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
About Ontario Health atHome
We are here to help. Ontario Health atHome coordinates in-home and community-based care for thousands of patients across the province every day. We assess patient care needs, and deliver in-home and community-based services to support your health and well-being. We also provide access and referrals to other community services, and manage Ontario’s long-term care home placement process. We collaborate with primary care providers, hospitals, Ontario Health Teams and many other health system partners to support high-quality, integrated care planning and delivery. Call 310-2222 (no area code is required).
Nous sommes là pour aider. Chaque jour, Santé à domicile Ontario coordonne les soins offerts à domicile et en milieu communautaire à des milliers de patients, partout dans la province.
En effet, nous évaluons les besoins des patients en matière de soins de santé et nous leur fournissons des services à domicile et en milieu communautaire pour favoriser leur santé et leur bien‑être. Nous dirigeons également les patients vers d’autres services communautaires, et nous gérons le processus de placement en foyer de soins de longue durée de l’Ontario.
Nous collaborons avec les fournisseurs de soins primaires, les hôpitaux, les équipes Santé Ontario ainsi que de nombreux autres partenaires du système de soins de santé afin d’assurer la planification et la prestation de soins intégrés et de haute qualité.
Composez le 310-2222 (aucun indicatif régional n’est requis).
Registered Nurse, Rapid Response #172-25
Top Benefits
About the role
Are you an experienced registered nurse seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.
As a Registered Nurse, Rapid Response (Status Full-Time, Start date January 5, 2026; Location Sudbury) , the position focuses on the care during transition from acute care to home care for eligible complex/chronic adults and medically fragile children.
Whether you work in our office, in the community, or a health care facility - you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centered care - and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals.
As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness and work-life balance.
What will you do?
- Provides the first in-home nursing visit within twenty-four (24) hours of hospital discharge for patients with complex/chronic diseases including CHF, COPD, Diabetes or other;
- Completes a clinical, problem-based head to toe assessment;
- Confirms the patient’s hospital discharge plan;
- Performs medication reconciliation for patient and reviews medication protocol with patient and caregiver;
- Utilizes a "teach back" approach to help the patient and family understand the care plan, treatments, symptom management, and when/who to ask for help;
- Initiates communication with the patient's primary care provider, and ensures follow up with primary care within seven (7) days;
- Refers to longer-term community programs through the Care Coordinator as required, once goals of Rapid Response program are met.
What must you have?
- Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
- Minimum 3-5 years clinical experience working as a Registered Nurse;
- Recent and relevant experience providing direct (hands-on) nursing care within the areas of Paediatrics, Chronic Disease Management, Medicine or Cardiology. Preference will be given to experience within the last 2-3 years;
- Certificate in Geriatric Nursing (GNC) or Certified Nurse in Critical Care Pediatrics (CNCCP) an asset;
- Superior clinical assessment skills;
- Ability to provide quality clinical service delivery in conjunction with patients and other stakeholders;
- Ability to work independently;
- Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills;
- Effective interpersonal and communications skills;
- Ability to provide health coaching and disease-specific education to patients;
- Advanced oral and written proficiency in English and French is essential;
- Must have valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle, as travel to patient homes will be required;
- Valid Emergency First Aid Certification.
- We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.
What would give you the edge?
- Experience working with diverse patient groups, e.g., multicultural, homeless, palliative, acquired brain injury (ABI), mental health, geriatrics, pediatrics
- Case management experience or recent related community experience
- Ability to speak French or another second language
What do we offer? We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer
- Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
- Hourly wage of $41.29 to $51.13 as per the ONA Collective Agreement
- Valuable development opportunities
- Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan
Who are we? We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centered care.
Why join us? If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery , and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.
Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
About Ontario Health atHome
We are here to help. Ontario Health atHome coordinates in-home and community-based care for thousands of patients across the province every day. We assess patient care needs, and deliver in-home and community-based services to support your health and well-being. We also provide access and referrals to other community services, and manage Ontario’s long-term care home placement process. We collaborate with primary care providers, hospitals, Ontario Health Teams and many other health system partners to support high-quality, integrated care planning and delivery. Call 310-2222 (no area code is required).
Nous sommes là pour aider. Chaque jour, Santé à domicile Ontario coordonne les soins offerts à domicile et en milieu communautaire à des milliers de patients, partout dans la province.
En effet, nous évaluons les besoins des patients en matière de soins de santé et nous leur fournissons des services à domicile et en milieu communautaire pour favoriser leur santé et leur bien‑être. Nous dirigeons également les patients vers d’autres services communautaires, et nous gérons le processus de placement en foyer de soins de longue durée de l’Ontario.
Nous collaborons avec les fournisseurs de soins primaires, les hôpitaux, les équipes Santé Ontario ainsi que de nombreux autres partenaires du système de soins de santé afin d’assurer la planification et la prestation de soins intégrés et de haute qualité.
Composez le 310-2222 (aucun indicatif régional n’est requis).