Home and Community Care Support Services North East offers a wide range of quality health-care services and resources to support people of all ages at home, school, or in the community. In addition to planning, delivering, and coordinating care for thousands of people each day in Northeastern Ontario, we also manage eligibility and admissions to long-term care homes, short-stay respite, and assisted living. We need caring, motivated people who are driven to help others and make a difference in their community to join our multi-disciplinary team.
Position: Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse – Community Transition (#056-24)
Description:
JOB POSTING #056-24
POSTING DATE: April 17, 2024
JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse – Community Transition Full-Time
INITIAL ASSIGNMENT: High Intensity Supports at Home Program (HISH)
BARGAINING AGENT: ONA
LOCATION: Haileybury or Kirkland Lake
LANGUAGE(S): English and French
EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) – Community Transition assists with hospital transition home for Alternate Level of Care (ALC) patients with an imminent long-term care destination and other high-risk patients with similar needs in the community who are long-term care waitlisted, meet eligibility criteria, and are at risk of requiring hospitalization and becoming ALC designated. The Community Transition Nurse (RN/RPN) provides individualized patient care through a holistic and collaborative approach, working closely with the High Intensity Supports at Home (HISH) team, patient/family, and primary care provider to develop a unique plan of care specific to their needs.
NATURE & SCOPE:
QUALIFICATIONS:
French Proficiency: French required
Salary: To be determined
Terms of Employment: Full-Time
How to Apply:
Less qualified candidates may be considered. However, candidates who meet all requirements will be given priority for an interview.
Home and Community Care Support Services North East is an equal opportunity employer. Personal information submitted will be used only for the purpose of determining suitability for this vacancy. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Individuals with a disability requiring accommodation during the application and/or the interview process should advise the recruitment contact so arrangements can be made.
Interested persons are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by visiting and applying through the organization website at:
Please refer to posting #056-24 when applying.
Home and Community Care Support Services has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy across the province that requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Applicants being considered for employment will be required to provide proof of vaccination documentation confidentially to Human Resources upon hire. Any medical or human rights exemption requests will be reviewed and validated prior to an offer of employment.