Posted on March 27, 2024
Open to inquiries
Dates:
From 2024-03-27
Requisition Details:
Employment Status: Permanent, Part Time (0.6 FTE)
Program: Visiting Nursing
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 45
Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, Includes Weekends
Union/Bargaining Unit: LiUNA
On Call: Yes
Job Summary:
The Registered Practical 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/Licensed Practical Nurse ensures care is provided within the framework of quality & risk management and the standards and scope of practice set by VON and the relevant provincial regulatory body. The Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for safe and appropriate teaching, assignment and delegation of tasks to different categories of workers.
Key Responsibilities:
External and Internal Relationships:
Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and acts as a clinical resource and mentor for other care providers, staff and students. Engages regularly with clients, their families and caregivers. Provides education and support to engage clients and families in independence. Participates actively with other healthcare professional organizations and the community to promote nursing best practices.
Education, Designations and Experience:
Must have a License as a Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse in the province of practice. For positions requiring expertise in a specific field of clinical practice additional degrees or certificates may be required. Clinical practice experience is an asset. Experience in community health is an asset.
Skill Requirements:
Other:
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:
Attention to detail; Lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; Bend, push, pull, grip, reach, kneel, crouch using good body mechanics; Walk, sit, stand, climb stairs; 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.
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