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: \u00A0 the VON team and make a difference in the lives of our clients in your community by delivering exceptional care. VON nurses collaborate with community health teams to provide\u00A0client-centered\u00A0health care in homes, community settings, and\u00A0clinics. \u00A0Come work with us - it\u2019s a job that matters!
Our\u00A0Visiting Nurses\u00A0provide\u00A0client care in the client\u2019s own home. They provide physical assessments, symptom control support, palliative care, rehabilitation therapy, wound care, education, counselling to individuals and families and much more.
Our\u00A0Clinic Nurses\u00A0provide care in VON community clinics. Our clinics provide client assessments, wound care, IV medications, client and family education, and much more.
\u00A0Join us in community nursing you\u2019ll get to:
Work to the full scope of practice
Make an impact in your community by supporting clients in their home
Use independent judgment to make decisions about your client\u2019s care
Support children to continue their education in school
Work with amazing co-workers and leaders who care about your well-being and safety
Have a workplace culture of comfort, connection, and belonging
Embrace flexibility to promote work-life balance
Access VON supports through learning opportunities, Employee Access Program access, wellness benefits, and workplace respect\u2026VON cares!
What we can offer you:
Comprehensive orientation program
Opportunity to use your skills and expand your knowledge
Competitive salaries and vacation time
Tiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD) and an Employee Assistance Program
Defined Benefit Pension Plan with company contribution
Travel compensation
Smartphone provided to keep you connected during work time
The opportunity to make a difference in your community
Work 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 practice
Canadian Nurses Association certification in Community Health Nursing as an asset
For positions requiring expertise in a specific field of clinical practice, additional degrees or certificates may be required.
A valid driver\u2019s license and access to a reliable vehicle are required
A 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 required
Clinical 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.\u00A0
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: 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; 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\u00A0 \u00A0for further details.
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Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants):\u00A0 If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s).\u00A0 If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its\u2019 discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates.