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Title posted on CareerBeacon - Directing Registered Nurse (DRN), eHomecare, Days Evenings Weekends - Temporary, Full-time

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Employer details VON Canada

Job details

Requisition Details: Employment Status: Temporary, Full-time (1.0 FTE)Program Name: eHomecareNumber of Hours Bi-Weekly: 80Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, WeekendsUnion/Bargaining Unit: ONAAnticipated End Date: October 2026On Call: NoExisting Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position. Job Summary: The Registered Nurse, Directing (DRN) role manages pediatric, palliative and/or acute medically complex clients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) by directing Personal Support Workers (PSWs), also known as Health Care Technicians (HCT). HCTs are provided specialized training and education to work with this patient population. Utilizing an innovative care delivery model and electronic documentation technology, the DRN, working remotely, accesses, assesses and identifies the client's immediate care needs and using the collaborative approach model immediately provides the appropriate direction to the on-site HCT to provide the direct care, resulting in real time provision of care services. Responsibilities: Provide remote assessment and management of care services to clients in their homesProvide clinical direction and assignment of tasks within the unregulated care provider's (PSW/HCT) practice statement (collaborative approach to patient care)Maintain accurate client clinical records, in digital and paper formatMaintain patient assignment within the virtual wardWork collaboratively with all team members to ensure all patient care needs are metUtilizes effective communication in daily huddles and with response to emails/phone callsCommunicate with outside service provider agencies and Case Managers as appropriateParticipate as a valued member of the multi-disciplinary health care teamProvide clinical leadership, direction and mentorship within the health care teamParticipate and facilitate a collaborative team-based environmentEstablish and maintain relationships with local health care providersParticipate in CNO Reflective PracticeUphold VON standards and eHomecare specific processesWillingness to participate in internal projects and ongoing improvement initiativesAble to demonstrate professionalism in a diverse working environmentDemonstrate adaptability in managing change in a fast-paced virtual environmentQualifications: Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of OntarioDRNs must hold a CNA Certificate in Palliative Care or have completed both the "Fundamentals of Palliative Care" and the "Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education (CAPCE)"Pediatric DRNs must have extensive hands-on experience in the provision of Pediatric CareRecent palliative, pediatric, and/or acute medical experience with COPD and CHF patients requiredDemonstrated advanced assessment skillsExperience in gerontology and/or medical-surgicalExperience working in community-based health care system is an assetDemonstrated competencies in observation, independent assessment; health education and promotion, and familiarity with COPD/CHF clinical pathwaysDigital and electronic health experience, EMR and mobile technologyProficient nursing skills with the ability to read and interpret electronic technical information related to client outcomes and provide clinical directionCritical thinking, problem-solving and multi-tasking skills are mandatoryAbility to work in a multidisciplinary virtual team setting, as well as the ability to work independently is requiredMust have high-speed internet access, computer skills and the ability to work from home in a private office areaIndividual must be eligible and successfully obtain a security screening certificate from the Government of CanadaValid CPR C / First Aid requiredMust have access to a personal vehicle for business use and possess both a current driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance.A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required upon the start of your employme