Directing Registered Nurse, eHomecare, Nights/Weekends

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Oversee pediatric, palliative, and/or medically complex patients with COPD or CHF.

• Supervise Personal Support Workers/Health Care Technicians in delivering client care.

• Conduct remote assessments and manage care services in clients' residences.

• Provide clinical guidance and delegate tasks within PSW/HCT practice guidelines.

• Keep precise digital and paper clinical documentation.

• Manage patient assignments within the virtual ward.

• Collaborate with team members to address patient care requirements.

• Engage in daily huddles and respond to emails and phone inquiries.

• Liaise with external service provider agencies and Case Managers.

• Act as a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Deliver clinical leadership, guidance, and mentorship.

• Foster a cooperative team-based atmosphere.

• Build and nurture relationships with local healthcare providers.

• Participate in CNO Reflective Practice.

• Adhere to VON standards and eHomecare protocols.

• Engage in internal projects and initiatives for continuous improvement.

• Exhibit professionalism and adaptability in a dynamic virtual setting.

⛳️ Requirements

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

• CNA Certificate in Palliative Care, or completion of both “Fundamentals of Palliative Care” and “Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education (CAPCE).”

• Pediatric DRNs must possess extensive hands-on experience in Pediatric Care.

• Recent experience in palliative, pediatric, and/or acute medical care with COPD and CHF patients.

• Proven advanced assessment abilities.

• Experience in gerontology and/or medical-surgical nursing.

• Community-based healthcare experience is advantageous.

• Proficiency in observation, independent assessment, health education and promotion, and COPD/CHF clinical pathways.

• Familiarity with digital and electronic health, EMR, and mobile technology.

• Strong nursing skills and capability to interpret electronic technical information related to client outcomes.

• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.

• Capacity to work within a multidisciplinary virtual team and independently.

• High-speed internet, computer proficiency, and capacity to work from home in a private office setting.

• Eligible to successfully acquire a Government of Canada security screening certificate.

• Valid CPR C / First Aid certification.

• Personal vehicle, current driver’s license, and proof of vehicle insurance.

• A satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required upon commencing employment.

• Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be necessary.

• Proficiency in French is an asset in designated French areas.

• Capability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Must fulfill the physical demands of lifting, carrying, bending, reaching, kneeling, walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs, and fine hand movements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to work remotely from home.

• Full-time permanent employment.

• Coverage under a union/bargaining unit (ONA).

• Accessibility accommodations available for candidates with disabilities.

• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

• Use of personal vehicle for business purposes.