Description Position at VON Canada (Ontario)

VON nurses collaborate in clinics, homes, and community settings, working with community health teams to provide client-centred health care. We have full time and part time opportunities available.

Are you looking for a challenging, rewarding career in nursing? Join the VON team and make a difference in the lives of our clients in your community by delivering exceptional care. Come work with us - it’s a job that matters!

If you asked a VON nurse why they love working here, they would say:

I get to work to the full scope of my practiceI use independent judgment to make decisions for my clientsI get to provide home care to clients who need itI love being out and around in my community helping peopleClients really appreciate the service and care that we provide themI am able to ensure my client is comfortable while providing palliative care in their homeI get to work with amazing co-workers

Our Visiting nurses provide client care in the client’s own home and clinic. They provide physical assessments, symptom control support, palliative care, rehabilitation therapy, wound care, education, counselling to individuals and families and much more.

Are you a new graduate, retired nurse or nurse looking to enter back into the nursing field? You may qualify for the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN) through Health Force Ontario. This program provides a $25,000 incentive to eligible nurses in exchange for a 24-month commitment to an eligible employer. To view eligibility requirements, click here:  www.healthforceontario.ca/ccpn

Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.

Job Summary:

The Registered Practical Nurse ensures care is provided within the framework of quality & risk management and the standards and scope of practice set by VON, the relevant provincial regulatory body, and Community Health Nurses of Canada. The Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for safe and appropriate teaching, assignment, and delegation of tasks to different categories of workers.

What we can offer you:

Comprehensive orientation programOpportunity to use your skills and expand your knowledgeCompetitive salaries and vacation timeTiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD) and an Employee Assistance ProgramDefined Benefit Pension Plan with company contributionTravel compensationSmartphone provided to keep you connected during work timeThe opportunity to make a difference in your communityWork with an organization that is 125 years strong

What we need from you:

Must be Licensed as a Registered Practical Nurse in the province of practiceCanadian Nurses Association certification in Community Health Nursing as an assetFor positions requiring expertise in a specific field of clinical practice, additional degrees or certificates may be required.A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle are requiredA current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required and a Vulnerable Sector Search and/or a Child Abuse Registry Check may be requiredClinical practice experience is an asset.Experience in community health is an asset.The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be required

Come for the job, stay for the learning, and the chance to make a difference

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced Environment; Attention to Detail; Lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; Bend, push, pull, grip, reach, kneel, crouch using good body mechanics; Walk, sit, stand, climb stairs; Fine hand movements. 

VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. If you are in need of accessibility support, please visit our website at https://www.von.ca/en/accessibility for further details.

VON Canada is committed to embracing and celebrating equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) as fundamental to living out our values of Respect, Compassion, and Excellence in all that we do.