Nurse Practitioner
VHA Home HealthCareVHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us: “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.” Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can’t be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs. Team members tell us “I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.”
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Pay Range
Commensurate with experience
What will be your role?
In this role you will work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you will achieve excellence in providing home care services to VHA clients. In addition, you will act as a subject-matter expert for new initiatives and projects related to home care, community clinic, digital health, and in fostering vendor partnerships. Reporting to the Business Development manager, your clinical leadership will be crucial in planning, implementation, evaluation and monitoring activities related to home care service delivery. You will collaborate with both internal and external partners to help shape business cases that bring innovative models of care to life.
In collaboration with key stakeholders, you will address quality, safety and risk management issues, including the development of improvement plans. Clinical work in the field will allow you to validate new workflows that directly impact clients and their caregivers.
The ideal candidate will bring experience in mostly adult and geriatric care, complemented by exceptional clinical, leadership and communication skills. Experience in change management or health-system innovation is a strong asset.
Key Areas of Accountability:
- Familiar with the principles, practices, and methods of community nursing and service delivery to patients as well as program development, implementation and evaluation
- Collaborate with members of the management team to establish recommendations and plans for improvement
- Provide client and family-centered care independently and in collaboration with other team members to a small roster of homebound patients.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, diagnose, treat, and formulate care plans for patients in a home-based setting
- Provides clinical expertise and consultation services to other members of the care circle.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and progress.
- Design and deliver learning sessions and job aids for frontline staff
Required Qualification:
- Currently registered with the CNO as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class.
- Current RNAO or NPAO membership with LAP or equivalent.
- Strong clinical skills with the ability to work autonomously and within a team.
- Recent experience in community nursing, geriatrics, and chronic disease management an asset.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate approach to patient care.
- Ability to manage time effectively and adapt to changing environments.
- Proficient in electronic medical record (EMR) systems and technology used in home healthcare.
- Commitment to continuing education and staying current with best practices in geriatric healthcare.
- Valid driver’s license and use of a car on the job is required.
- Post-graduate training or certification in quality improvement, project management or change management is preferred
What makes VHA’s compensation unique?
Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees
Compensation for education and professional development
VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career
Mentorship and peer support
Career development opportunities
Employee and family assistance program
Wellness resources
Perks & discounts
Staff & service provider events
Accommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEI
At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we passionately strive to uphold our commitments to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and are strong believers that a diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA. We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience. VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups. If you require any accommodation, please let us know in advance as we are happy to comply.
How to Apply?
Our online application should take about 5 to 10 minutes to complete.
VHA is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada; an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate; and a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto.
Thank you to everyone who applies. We will review applications as they are received. We’ll only be contacting those selected for further discussion.
In every role and at every level, we lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and we’re passionate about providing spectacular care.