Community Visiting Nurse (RPN) Burlington

Job summary

Provide high-quality, patient-centered nursing care in client homes and clinics, including medication administration, wound care, and health assessments. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans that support client independence and well-being.

Job details

We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to join our community visiting team. In this role you will provide high-quality, patient-centered care in clients homes. including medication administration, wound care, health assessments, Palliative Care and chronic disease management. You will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to support clients' independence, safety and overall well-being. The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, and confident working indepently, with strong communication skills and a genuine passion for community-based care. Acclaim Health announces the availability of one (1) Full Time Registered Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse position to work in the Halton Region and clinics with a focus on the Burlington Community. This position requires the individual to work Monday to Friday including 1:3 weekends in addition to the statutory holiday rotation. Pay Per Visit Rate : $23.41 - $25. 88 Per Hour Rate: $25.00 - $28.23 PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: * Provide nursing care within the Community and Clinics. * Organizes the day, set priorities based on continuity of care, the type of care to be given and the client’s/family’s health needs. * Develops, implements, evaluates, and modifies the plan of care outlining the strategies, orders and actions to achieve expected/desired outcomes. * Assesses the health status of the client. * Administers IV therapy including central line and peripheral line maintenance (IV and pump skill, CVAD skill) * Administers medications topically through natural body orifices, through tubes and by injections. * Handles wound care, acute and chronic, for certain types and stages of wounds. * Catheter care and maintenance skills * Responsible for ensuring that the lap top is synchronized with the network at a minimum of twice a day, at the beginning and end of your shift, in order to receive information on and update client records. * Check voicemails and fax mail on days scheduled to work. * Attends team/POD meetings as required. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: * Minimum 1 to 2 years clinical practice in a community environment preferred * Current registration with the CNO * Current CPR certificate * Excellent interpersonal, communication and teaching skills * Palliative Experience is preferred * Ability to administer medications * Demonstrated initiative and commitment to professional development and skill enhancement * Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle Must be legally eligible to work in Canada Acclaim Health is an equal opportunity employer and is actively working towards a more inclusive, diverse and equitable world. We recognize that our work environment is stronger - and our care more effective - when it includes people of equity-seeking groups, including those of varying race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, family status or disability status. Please note - only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please inform human resources so we can ensure your equal participation in this process. #HP

What you’ll do

Provide high-quality, patient-centered nursing care in client homes and clinics, including medication administration, wound care, and health assessments. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans that support client independence and well-being.

Requirements

Requires current registration with the CNO and a current CPR certificate. A minimum of 1 to 2 years of clinical practice in a community environment is preferred, along with a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Nursing care
• Medication administration
• Wound care
• Health assessments
• Palliative care
• Chronic disease management
• IV therapy
• Catheter care
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Patient-centered care
• Communication skills
• Time management
• Clinical documentation
• Communication
• Interpersonal Communications
• Valid Driver's License
• Health Assessment
• Nursing Care
• Compassion
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Medication Administration
• Teaching
• Clinical Practices
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Palliative Care
• Patient-Centered Care
• Intravenous Therapy
• Wound Care
• Central Venous Catheter
• Chronic Disease Management
• Registered Practical Nurse

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Community Nurse
• Public / Community Health Nurse
• Nursing Professionals
• Registered Nurses

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