Registered Practical Nurse - Visiting Nursing

Job summary

Provide high-quality, compassionate nursing care to clients within their homes and community settings. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and families to monitor care plans and advocate for patient needs.

Job details

Position Type: Full Time & Part Time | Community-Based | Adult Population About Us At St. Joseph's Home Care, we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality care and unstoppable compassion. Our interdisciplinary team supports individuals with complex medical needs and delivers exceptional, innovative care to clients in their own environments. Why Join Us? Supportive, inclusive, and mission-driven work culture Opportunities for mentorship and professional growth Meaningful work that makes a real difference in people’s lives Valued member of a collaborative healthcare team Flexible, community-based work environment Benefits Paid Mileage and Travel Time Statutory Holidays Paid Sick Time 1 Float Day 15 Vacation Days Extended Health Care & Dental Plan Pension Plan % in Lieu of Benefits and Vacation for Part Time Paid Per Hour Employee Discount Program (Perkopolis) Position Summary As a Registered Practical Nurse, you’ll provide quality and compassionate care to individuals in their homes. Our team of Nurses are dedicated to making a difference where it matters most: at home. You'll use specialized skills to enhance the daily lives of clients, providing the specialized care that only nurses can offer. In this role, you aren't just a clinician-you are a trusted partner to families and a key collaborator in the healthcare journey to ensure safe, effective and meaningful care. This role is ideal for a compassionate, innovative, and collaborative professional who thrives in a dynamic home and community care setting. What You’ll Do Clinical Responsibilities: Provide quality nursing care, within the scope of practice and in accordance with the CNO Maintain knowledge and compliance to the Professional Standards Follow nursing processes and practices in an effective and efficient manner Ensure the maintenance of high-quality nursing skills, applying current knowledge to nursing care Comply with all SJHC nursing practices, processes and work instructions Review and follow the plan of nursing care, including discharge plans Engage in consultation / liaison with clients, their families/caregivers, physical, multi-discipline team member, and other external stakeholders as required (eg. HCCSS, ICC Care Coordinators) Evaluate and monitor care plans on an on-going basis Assist other clinical programs if requested or required Participate in regular and on-going professional development / learning opportunities, with the goal of obtaining more advanced or specialized nursing skills, as may be necessary for organizational advancement Complete self-appraisals in keeping with the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice and SJHC internal practices Act as an advocate for patients, families and their caregivers through reviewing and interpreting information, supporting decision making and facilitating communications Complete comprehensive nursing assessments Conduct virtual care visits as necessary to program and/or scope of practice Operational: Complete program, clinical or organizational documentation in a timely and accurate manner Participate in organizational learning opportunities as appropriate (e.g, Surge Learning) Engage in organizational working groups as appropriate (e.g, JH&SC, Quality Committee) Effectively utilize organizational tools, software, devices in the application of daily work, willingness and ability to learn new technical skills as operational or patient needs change Willingness and ability to provide care in a variety of geographical locations (eg. Central Hamilton), patient care environments (eg. apartment building), or institutional care settings (eg. Long Term Care) Willingness and ability to act as coach/mentor/Preceptor to new nurses through knowledge sharing and peer-to-peer support What You Bring Education & Credentials: Diploma in Practical Nursing from an accredited college Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Current BCLS/HCP certification Experience: 1–3 years of clinical experience (required) Experience with IV medication administration (required) Home and community care experience (preferred) Familiarity with mobile work tools and EMR systems Skills & Attributes: Strong communication and interpersonal skills Creative problem-solving and critical thinking abilities Team-oriented with a client-centered approach Committed to equity, inclusion, and continuous learning We’re Committed to Equity St. Joseph's Home Care is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request. Interviews can be conducted in French if preferred. AI is not used in our recruitment processes for the selection of candidates.

What you’ll do

Provide high-quality, compassionate nursing care to clients within their homes and community settings. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and families to monitor care plans and advocate for patient needs.

Requirements

Requires a Diploma in Practical Nursing and current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Candidates must have 1-3 years of clinical experience, including IV medication administration and current BCLS/HCP certification.

Benefits

• Paid Mileage
• Travel Time
• Statutory Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Float Day
• Vacation Days
• Extended Health Care
• Dental Plan
• Pension Plan
• Employee Discount Program

Listed skills

• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Nursing Care
• Clinical Assessment
• IV Medication Administration
• Patient Advocacy
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Documentation
• Virtual Care
• Mentorship
• Team Collaboration
• EMR Systems
• Mobile Work Tools

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services

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