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Registered Nurse (RN), Visiting Nursing Part-time 0.4 5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants. Requisition Details: Employment Status: Permanent, Part-time (0.4 FTE). Program Name: Visiting Nursing. Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 30. Work Schedule: Days, Weekends. Union/Bargaining Unit: ONA. On Call: Yes. Location(s): Emsdale, Kearney, South of North Bay. Existing Vacancy: Yes we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position. Our Visiting nurses provide client care in the client's own home. They provide physical assessments, symptom control support, palliative care, rehabilitation therapy, wound care, education, counselling to individuals and families and much more. Job Summary The Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision and management of client and family centered, evidence-based, efficient nursing care to individuals and families in their homes and community. The Registered 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 the Community Health Nurses of Canada. The Registered Nurse is responsible for safe and appropriate teaching, assignment, and delegation of tasks to different categories of workers. Key Responsibilities Manages and coordinates care; evaluates health outcomes; educates, counsels and advocates for individuals to meet health goals. Provides all levels of nursing care for clients with predictable or unpredictable outcomes, acute, complex, rapidly changing needs. Delivers costeffective, organized, outcomedirected care on an ongoing basis and delegates as necessary. Provides service consistent with VON standards and the provincial regulatory body and Community Health Nurses of Canada. Performs a complete, relevant assessment of the client, family, caregiver, and environment using pre-set procedures. Develops a care plan with the client and family or caregiver based on the nursing assessment. Incorporates discharge planning into the care plan as required. Implements nursing strategies or interventions according to the established care plan. Performs technical nursing skills at a safe level in accordance with nursing principles and VON policies and procedures. Documents nursing processes clearly, concisely, accurately, and appropriately, according to regulatory and VON standards. Describes and documents responses to the care plan using established procedures. Utilizes appropriate interviewing and communication skills to obtain information from the client, family, or caregiver. Evaluates responses for achievement of realistic client-centered outcomes and revises the plan as required. Promotes involvement of client, family or caregiver in determining health and service needs. Supports the health and wellbeing of clients and families, and promotes independence. Negotiates with client, family or caregiver as necessary to ensure effective delivery of care while respecting client choices. Analyzes current research findings and incorporates them into clinical practice. Reports and discusses client status on a regular basis with other health care team members. Documents rationale for referrals, changes in visits, and discharge based on data and guidelines. Refers clients to appropriate categories of nursing providers, support providers, and other disciplines following guidelines. Identifies and utilizes tools and resources for relevant work and manages these resources. Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and acts as a clinical resource and mentor for other care providers, staff and students. Promotes client-directed care, selfcare and independence through teaching and health promotion. Uses adult learning principles and teaching materials to provide health teaching. Shares clinical knowledge to empower clients, families and the community to make informed choices. Influences policy review and development in health care and nursing standards through involvement in relevant organizations. Practices in accordance with VON Canadas quality and risk management framework and Occupational Health and Safety legislation. Plans, implements, evaluates and adjusts care in accordance with client expectations by seeking input from clients to ensure services meet needs. Participates in decision-making of client care plans and follows up to promote continuous quality improvement. Functions in accordance with VON policies, procedures and strategic direction of VON Canada. Collaborates with management staff and colleagues in evaluating own practice and maintaining competence through continuing education and selfreflection. Other duties as assigned. Common Responsibilities Promotes VONs goals and values as an integrated community care provider. Promotes a safe and healthy workplace, ensuring conduct following the Occupational Health and Safety Act, regulations, and VON Safety Management System. Abides by all VON policies and work practices. Abides by confidentiality and personal information protection policies and ensures safeguards are in place. Works collaboratively with other staff in a team approach to service delivery. External and Internal Relationships Engages regularly with clients, families, and caregivers, providing education and support to promote independence. Participates actively with other healthcare professional organizations and the community to promote nursing best practices. Education, Designations and Experience Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the province of practice. Canadian Nurses Association certification in Community Health Nursing is an asset. Additional degrees or certificates may be required for positions needing specific clinical expertise. Clinical practice experience is an asset. Experience in community health is an asset. Skill Requirements Ability to observe and make effective assessment of clinical issues. Able to initiate and support health teaching, facilitation, and development. Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective engagement with clients, staff, and the public. Strong interpersonal relationship building skills. Ability to be independent in decisionmaking. Ability to problemsolve and adapt nursing interventions as appropriate. Ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Capacity to adhere to strict confidentiality. Ability to articulate knowledge of quality and risk management principles as they relate to clinical practice. Effective time management skills for independent planning and organizing daily work activity. Other Must have a personal vehicle and possess both a current drivers license and proof of vehicle insurance. Must have a current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check. A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or a Child Abuse Registry Check may be required. Available to work flexible hours. Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Working conditions and physical demands: This role requires a detailoriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements. Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants): 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). If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its 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. Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Other Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Home Health Care Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at VON Canada by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr