RPN - Health Care Connect

Are you an experienced Registered Practical Nurse seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.

Whether you work in our office, in the community, or a health care facility – you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centered care – and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals.

As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness and work-life balance.

What will you do?

The Care Connector works within a prescribed mandate, helps patients navigate through a complex health care system by connecting people to an appropriate health care provider while also managing waitlists.

This is a temporary full time (1.0) Registered Practical Nurse position.

What must you have?

• Registered Practical Nurse, in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Good knowledge of primary care services and other community resources as well as the roles of health care professionals.
• Experience working with various health disciplines as well as the public, interagency contact.
• Understanding of the long-term care and health care delivery system in the province of Ontario.
• In-depth knowledge of tools, systems and databases used in patient service delivery and management.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, assessment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Effective time management, prioritization and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and co-operatively in a busy multidisciplinary environment
• Established ability to accurately complete required documentation, reports and forms
• A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Proficiency in a Windows environment
• We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date

 What would give you the edge? 

• Knowledge of services provided by Ontario Health atHome
• Ability to speak French or another second language

What do we offer? 

We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer: ​

• Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits​
• Valuable development opportunities​
• Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan​

Who are we?

We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care.

Why join us?

If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment

Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.