Visiting Nurse - Uxbridge, ON, Canada - CarePartners

Description

Who We Are:
Sign-on Bonus of up to $1500 CarePartners is one of Ontario's largest accredited home health care providers, providing nursing, personal support, therapy and rehabilitation support services for patients of all ages. We care for approximately 72,000 patients each year in homes, schools, clinics, workplaces and retirement homes, through our 24 locations and 22 nursing clinics. CarePartners is proud of its commitment to quality, relentlessly seeking to improve the patient and caregiver experience, promoting a healthy and resilient workplace culture, and contributing to a sustainable healthcare system in Ontario. We continuously innovate to meet patient needs with specialized (award-winning) care programs and technology, including virtual care and AI.


Overview:

Nurses working for us in community not only experience flexible scheduling and work-life balance, but they also appreciate the home care setting, where they develop meaningful relationships with patients, while preserving patient dignity and privacy.

Working within an extremely supportive and collaborative environment focused exclusively on quality of patient care, community nurses have the chance to exercise their full scope of practice, pursue specialization and champion innovative, award-winning health care programs.

We are looking for RNs and RPNs who desire great flexibility in their schedules. This is a Part-Time position in the Uxbridge/Port Perry area. The position will be within our Visiting Nurse Program offering service in the patient's home.


What We Offer:
Professional Fulfillment Practice within your full nursing scope
Continuing education, certification and training
Competitive wage grid that recognizes nursing skillset
PAID MILEAGE at $0.45 per/km PLUS travel time
Flexible hours, autonomy over your schedule and a variety of assignments Support Incredibly supportive, caring and inspiring culture
Comprehensive orientation and hands-on mentoring from experienced, caring staff
Up-to-date mobile devices with current scheduling and virtual technology Added Value Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family members
Health & dental benefits, plus retail discounts and recognition rewards
Opportunities to volunteer in countries with limited access to healthcare

What The Role Involves:

Developing and maintaining an effective Care Plan with respect to Community Health Services, independently or in cooperation with the Home and Community Care Support Services (HCCSS).

Working with patients (both in-person and virtually) to provide exceptional nursing services
Providing services one-on-one with patients in a home setting
Communicating and liaising with patients, family members and others within the interdisciplinary care team
Performing other clinical duties as required


What You Bring:
Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) degree or diploma
Current College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) registration in good standing
A strong desire and commitment to making a difference in the lives of our patients
Exceptional interpersonal skills
A valid driver's license and vehicle as regular travel is required
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
CPR Certification
Current immunization record including 2 step TB test
To protect our patients, we require a current vulnerable sector check and a clear background check

CarePartners In Your Community:

In addition to providing home-based health care, CarePartners also serves the community through clinics, transitional care units, and provides relief in retirement homes and shared care settings.

Through our Community Nursing Services outreach program, we've been organizing staff-led medical care and clinics in countries with poor access to health care since 2009.

Accessibility:
CarePartners welcomes and encourages applicants from people with disabilities. Candidates can request accommodations at any time in the hiring process.