Community Nurse

Overview
Nurses working for us in community not only experience flexible scheduling and work-life balance, but they also appreciate the home care setting, where they develop meaningful relationships with patients, while preserving patient dignity and privacy.

Working within an extremely supportive and collaborative environment focused exclusively on quality of patient care, community nurses have the chance to exercise their full scope of practice, pursue specialization and champion innovative, award-winning health care programs.

We are looking for RNs and RPNs who desire great flexibility in their schedules.

This is a Full-Time/Part-Time/Casual position in the Collingwood area.
Hours of work are within a 2-week rotation inclusive of weekends and on-call work.
What We Offer
Professional Fulfillment
Practice within your full nursing scope Continuing education, certification and training Competitive wage grid that recognizes nursing skillset PAID MILEAGE at $0.40 per/km PLUS travel time Flexible hours, autonomy over your schedule and a variety of assignments
Support
Incredibly supportive, caring and inspiring culture Comprehensive orientation and hands-on mentoring from experienced, caring staff Up-to-date mobile devices with current scheduling and virtual technology
Added Value
Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family members Health & dental benefits, plus retail discounts and recognition rewards Opportunities to volunteer in countries with limited access to healthcare

What The Role Involves
Developing and maintaining an effective Care Plan with respect to Community Health Services, independently or in cooperation with the Home and Community Care Support Services (HCCSS). Working with patients ( both in-person and virtually ) to provide exceptional nursing services Providing services in a variety of settings which may include in-home, clinic, retirement home or school Communicating and liaising with patients, family members and others within the interdisciplinary care team Performing other clinical duties as required

What You Bring
Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) degree or diploma Current College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) registration in good standing A strong desire and commitment to making a difference in the lives of our patients Exceptional interpersonal skills A valid driver's license and vehicle as regular travel is required Excellent English verbal and written communication skills CPR Certification Current immunization record including 2 step TB test and COVID 19 vaccination* To protect our patients, we require a current vulnerable sector check and a clear background check

CarePartners In Your Community
In addition to providing home-based health care, CarePartners also serves the community through clinics, transitional care units, and provides relief in retirement homes and shared care settings. Through our Community Nursing Services outreach program, we've been organizing staff-led medical care and clinics in countries with poor access to health care since 2009.

Accessibility
CarePartners welcomes and encourages applicants from people with disabilities. Candidates can request accommodations at any time in the hiring process.

*CarePartners promotes and facilitates, as appropriate, the immunization of employees in order to provide a safe working environment for its employees, to deliver safe care to patients and to fulfill its commitment to evidence-based health promotion. In accordance with Public Health guidelines CarePartners has implemented safety protocols to prevent the spread of infectious diseases such as COVID-19. All employees will be required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment as directed by CarePartners and mandated by public health authorities. All new hires of CarePartners are required at this time to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, in accordance with our policies and procedures.