Registered Nurse-Hospital to Home

Are you an experienced registered nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist,  social worker (MSW), dietitian, or speech language pathologist seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.

What will you do?

• Accountable and responsible for the provision of general and specialized nursing duties and work assignments on a daily basis, according to the Standards of Nursing Practice of the  College of Nurses of Ontario,and approved standards of care of the Home and Community Care Support Services Central West.

•  Responsible and accountable for providing quality patient/family focused nursing care to a community patient population.

• Practice within their full scope to plan, organize and provide care to patients in accordance with the nursing philosophy and standards set by the Home and Community Care Support Services Central West in collaboration with Home and Community Care Support Services, WOHS, and HHCC and according to the standards of nursing practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and within the Regulated Health Professionals Act legislation.

What must you have?

• BScN preferred and minimum completion of community college diploma in nursing required
• Ongoing annual recertification of BCLS/BLS or CPR (BCLS/BLS for Healthcare Provider or CPR Healthcare Provider level current)
• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Case Management Certificate is an asset
• Current health care provider BCLS
• Physical assessment course preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years acute hospital relevant experience as a Registered Nurse
• Working experience in an Emergency Department/Critical care and Community Nursing preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience and ability to care for patients with the following:
• initiation and maintenance of IV therapy
• administration of medication above the drip chamber
• health assessment
• catheterization
• normal and abnormal blood values
• blood glucose monitoring
• nasogastric tube
• wound management skills
• excellent infection control practices
• Appropriate lifting techniques
• Working knowledge of community resources and roles of health care professional
• Emergency/critical care and community nursing experience an asset
• Solid knowledge of health care related legislation and practices
• Knowledge of direct care / case management models used in community health care organizations
• Knowledge of Home and Community Care Support Services Central West priorities, policies, practices and service standards Advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills
• Must be able to practice independently and interdependently
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective organizational and planning skills
• Basic proficiency with computerized information systems
• French language is an asset
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• Demonstrates commitment to the Home and Community Care Support Services Central West’s mission and values
• Effectively maintain a constant flow of verbal and written communication with others throughout the workplace as well as outside the organization
• Able to communicate with Patients’, their families, and other relevant individuals in order to follow through with care plan directives
• Demonstrated awareness of cultural diversity, as well as ability to behave discreetly and sensitively to confidential issues 
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What would give you the edge?

• Experience working with diverse patient groups, e.g., multicultural, homeless, palliative, acquired brain injury (ABI), mental health, geriatrics, pediatrics
• Case management experience or recent related community experience
• 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 Home and Community Care Support Services, 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

Home and Community Care Support Services 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.