Registered Nurse – Palliative Care Clinical Lead

VHA 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.

Grounded in our commitment to Client and Family Centred Care the key foci on the Clinical Lead role is to provide clinical leadership, advice, consultation, and mentorship to service providers pertaining to professional practice as defined by the regulatory bodies, quality institutions, and VHA’s Best Practice Unit.

We are seeking a full-time Clinical Lead (RN) for our Palliative Care Program in Central East (Durham & Scarborough). This is a role that involves maintaining clients, along with clinical lead responsibilities. As this is a visiting role, a valid (G) driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required. #INVHANS

Key Areas of Accountability

VHA’s Clinical Leads are required to do the following tasks, but not limited to:

• Provide clinical leadership, advice, consultation, coaching and mentorship

• Act as resource in the implementation and interpretation of discipline-specific professional standards of practice

• In collaboration with the Supervisor(s), Regional Director(s), and other CLs, recommend and/or provides orientation and/or education/training to meet professional/organizational/accreditation or legislative requirements

• Maintain a clinical caseload

• Participate in the development and implementation of the orientation process for new hires as part the CL team

• Act as a support and resource with respect to Organizational and Strategic Initiatives

• Support the Supervisor(s), Regional Director(s), and other organizational stakeholders in strategic, departmental, and operational initiatives to achieve targeted goals

• Support and contribute to quality improvement initiatives, best practices, program evaluation and research

• In partnership with Manager Research & Evaluation, determine interest and ability to participate in research opportunities available

• Collaborate with inter-professional teams to promote safety and risk reduction

• Plan, implement, and evaluate processes to prevent/eliminate hazards in collaboration with the Supervisors and the Regional Directors

• Apply theoretical knowledge to the assessment, interpretation, planning and intervention of clients/needs

Required Qualifications:

• A Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

• RN diploma/degree from a recognized college or university

• Aware of relevant legislation related to practice standards, quality and safety issues and human rights standards

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels, both written and verbally

• Expertise in facilitating learning and providing feedback in a peer support model

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a collaborative team

• Leadership skills and team building skills.

• Excellent planning and organizational skills

• Progressive thinking, creative problem solving and critical-thinking skills

• Ability to work effectively with little or no supervision and self-manage in a fast-paced, dynamic and ambiguous work environment

• Ability to exercise innovation and initiative and to integrate change

• Demonstrated ability to achieve organizational deliverables and performance targets

• A valid Ontario driver’s license (G License) and a reliable vehicle for traveling is required.

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.