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The Opportunity: Rapid Response Nurse- Full-Time Permanent Posting Date: November, 2025 Reporting to the Manager of Allied Health Services, the Registered Practical Nurse, atHome Programs is responsible for the provision and management of quality nursing care to clients transitioning out of hospital as part of the Carefors atHome bundled care programs. The Registered Practical Nurse atHome programs is responsible for managing the wrap-around care that is coordinated and delivered to clients admitted to the program, with support from members of the care team. The Registered Practical Nurse will be completing InterRAI-HC assessments, participating in the development of care plans, engaging with other members of the care team (e.g., social workers, PTs, OTs, PTA/OTA, nutritional specialists, and speech language pathologists) and delegating tasks to personal support workers assigned to deliver care. Of note, the Registered Practical Nurse will utilize InterRAI-HC assessment findings to proactively develop care plans supporting interventions aimed at minimizing unnecessary emergency department visits by maintaining clients in their home with the necessary support. The Registered Practical Nurse is also responsible for providing clinical support, identifying and following up with PSW job performance issues, participating in client case conferences, offering ongoing training and assessments, and providing feedback on performance.As a resource to the atHome Program, the Registered Practical Nurse will support the care team and clients in providing safe, client-centered care by modeling practice standards, defining care processes and procedures, and collaborating in the design of personal support workers education and training.Striving for excellence in quality client care, the position supports the implementation of evidence-based professional practice projects, programs, and initiatives for Carefors atHome Program(s). About us: Carefor is Eastern Ontarios largest home care and community support services not-for-profit, with over 1,200 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. The founding chapter of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been helping seniors and people living with disabilities in Eastern Ontario live with choice and dignity since 1897. For our staff, we are proud to help them be the best they can be both now and into the future. Through comprehensive onboarding and continual training, you are continuously improving your professional practice with Carefor; and with the HOOPP pension plan, great benefits and a flexible schedule, were looking out for you and your family. At Carefor, we know our work matters, and were proud of the impact we have in peoples lives. Carefor is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please let us know in your application if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity. #J-18808-Ljbffr