Rapid Response Nurse (Rn)

Are you an experienced registered nurse (RN) seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You're looking in the right place.

As an integral part of our Rapid Response Nursing (RRN) team, you will work with medically complex children and frail adults/seniors with complex needs and/or high-risk characteristics to ensure a smooth transition from acute to home care. You will achieve this is two ways: by connecting with primary care and by providing hands-on rapid response home care.

As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness and work-life balance.

What will you do?

• Complete first in-home nursing visit within 24 hours from hospital discharge for complex patients
• Review the discharge care plan and confirm outstanding medical tests have been scheduled and transportation is available
• Either directly, or in partnership with a pharmacist, ensure new prescriptions are filled and conduct a medical reconciliation to confirm no drug interactions or contraindications
• Review medical protocol with patient and caregiver, answering any questions
• Either directly, or through an Ontario Health atHome Care Coordinator, initiate contact with the primary care physician and provide an update on patient's acute care event and post-discharge regime
• Facilitate the patient's one-week follow up visit with the primary care physician
• Provide direct care to patients in collaboration/consultation with an Ontario Health atHome Care Coordinator or Service Provider(s), as assigned
• Identify patients requiring an accelerated assessment and home care services, and facilitate the home assessment visit
• Inform and support the Care Coordinator in developing the patient care plan and ensuring a smooth transition to the ongoing care team
• Participate in establishing, maintaining and monitoring case management standards

What must you have?

• Membership, in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current CPR certification
• 5+ years of relevant experience as a Registered Nurse
• Working knowledge of community resources and roles of health care professionals
• Knowledge of direct care/case management models used in community health care organizations
• Solid knowledge of health care-related legislation and practices
• Working knowledge of the nursing process, consultation process, program planning and crisis management
• Advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, assessment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Effective time management, prioritization and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and co-operatively in a busy multidisciplinary environment
• Established ability to accurately complete required documentation, reports and forms
• Demonstrated awareness of cultural diversity and ability to handle confidential issues discreetly and sensitively
• A valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Ability to travel within the North Simcoe Muskoka area
• Ability to work weekdays and weekends
• Proficient in a Windows environment
• We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.

What would give you the edge?

• Experience working with diverse patient groups, e.g., multicultural, homeless, palliative, acquired brain injury (ABI), mental health, geriatrics, pediatrics
• Case Management Certificate and/or CNA certification in an area of specialty: GNC (C) or CNCCP (P)
• Ability to speak French or another second language

What do we offer?

We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer: ​

• Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits​
• Valuable development opportunities​
• Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan
• Temporary full-time (up to 9 months) opportunity

Who we are?

We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, primary care providers, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care.

If you're interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment

Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

Please apply online by submitting a cover letter and resume by April 23, 2025.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.