Description Position at VON Canada (Ontario)

Are you a new graduate, retired nurse or nurse looking to enter back into the nursing field? You may qualify for the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN) through Health Force Ontario. This program provides a $25,000 incentive to eligible nurses in exchange for a 24-month commitment to an eligible employer. To view eligibility requirements, click here:  www.healthforceontario.ca/ccpn

Join the VON team and make a difference in the lives of our clients in your community by delivering exceptional care. VON nurses collaborate with community health teams to provide client-centered health care in homes, community settings, and clinics. Come work with us - it’s a job that matters!

Existing Vacancy: Yes – we’re currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position. 

Our Visiting Nurses provide client care in the client’s own home. They provide physical assessments, symptom control support, palliative care, rehabilitation therapy, wound care, education, counselling to individuals and families and much more.

 Join us in community nursing you’ll get to:

Work to the full scope of practiceMake an impact in your community by supporting clients in their homeUse independent judgment to make decisions about your client’s careSupport children to continue their education in schoolWork with amazing co-workers and leaders who care about your well-being and safetyHave a workplace culture of comfort, connection, and belongingEmbrace flexibility to promote work-life balanceAccess VON supports through learning opportunities, Employee Access Program access, wellness benefits, and workplace respect…VON cares!

What we can offer you:

Comprehensive orientation programOpportunity to use your skills and expand your knowledgeCompetitive salaries and vacation timeTiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD) and an Employee Assistance ProgramDefined Benefit Pension Plan with company contributionTravel CompensationSmartphone provided to keep you connected during work timeThe opportunity to make a difference in your communityWork with an organization that is 125 years strong

What we need from you:

Must be Licensed as a Registered Practical Nurse in the province of practiceCanadian Nurses Association certification in Community Health Nursing as an assetFor positions requiring expertise in a specific field of clinical practice, additional degrees or certificates may be required.A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle are requiredA current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required and a Vulnerable Sector Search and/or a Child Abuse Registry Check may be requiredClinical practice experience is an assetExperience in community health is an assetThe use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be required

Come for the job, stay for the learning, and the chance to make a difference. 

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment; 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; Fine hand movements

Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Opportunity:
Bancroft, ON is designated as a rural and remote community in Canada and therefore RNs/RPNs may be eligible to apply for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness. More information can be found at the following link: 
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/education/student-loan-forgiveness/eligibility.html

VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. If you are in need of accessibility support, please visit our website at http://www.von.ca/en/accessibility for further information and contact details.

Other terms commonly searched for this type of opportunity: Registered Nurse, RN, nurse, nursing, practical nurse, clinic nurse, RN nurse, school nurse, RPN.

VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations where required. For more information, please visit http://www.von.ca/en/accessibility

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.

VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. If you are in need of accessibility support, please visit our website at https://www.von.ca/en/accessibility for further details.

VON Canada is committed to embracing and celebrating equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) as fundamental to living out our values of Respect, Compassion, and Excellence in all that we do.