You will provide safe, client-centred health care in the community using the nursing process, scope and standards of clinical practice established by VON and the College of Nurses of Ontario and principles of quality management. You have the opportunity to contribute to VON’s responsibility for developing programs to meet community health needs.

Responsibilities include:

• To provide and manage high quality, appropriate and cost effective nursing care to all individuals and/or families in the community who are assigned to their care;
• To teach and delegate tasks and functions to different levels of workers and to family members and others in accordance with the standards and scope of practice as determined by VON and the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• To comply with all standards, policies, procedures and legislative requirements;
• To participate as a member of the health care team in relevant committees and working groups.

• Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in the province of Ontario
• Minimum level 4 completion from International Interdisciplinary Wound Care Course
• Valid Driver’s Licence and use of own vehicle is mandatory
• Demonstrated skill in observation, independent assessment, health teaching, communication and interpersonal relationship building
• Good oral and written communication skills and problem-solving abilities
• Exhibit strong professionalism as a team player, and willing to commit to community nursing.
• Ability to speak and/or understand a second language is desirable