Community Nurse

POSITION SUMMARY:

Join the FLA OHT Home Care Modernization Team and help shape the future of homecare across Ontario! In this direct care role, we are seeking dedicated care team members who are passionate about transforming healthcare delivery. If you believe in providing person-centered care, improving coordination, enhancing communication, self-scheduling and adapting care plans in real-time based on client needs and risks, we want you on our team. Our mission is to deliver better health outcomes for clients, ensuring they receive the right care, at the right time, in the right way

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provision of comprehensive care in an interdisciplinary team
• Primary contact for a client when designated as the primary care provider/clinician for the client's interdisciplinary team
• Provide continuous and comprehensive support to your team in the delivery of care for your client's
• Complete a client assessment and develop an interdisciplinary care plan based on best evidence/practices and on client's unique needs.
• Lead the care planning process and work with other disciplines to complete and implement interdisciplinary client care plans
• Facilitate regular interdisciplinary team communication (e.g. huddle, rounds, status updates) when designated as the primary care provider/clinician
• Lead discharge and transition care planning discussions during regular integrated team meetings with their front-line staff when designated as the primary care provider/clinician
• Facilitate and organize family and caregiver meetings
• Support the client through care transitions by collaborating and connecting the client with community support services in their local community.
• Support clients, families and caregivers to develop strong self-care strategies, anticipate and address health issues, as well as optimize their health through effective health promotion strategies

There are many reasons why you will want to bring your talent to our team:

• Competitive Guaranteed Salary. Our Total Rewards package includes a competitive salary, group benefits, RRSP pension, and exclusive perks/discounts available only to SE Health staff
• Develop yourself with SE. We have education bursaries, Tuition Assistance Programs, continuing education, training, and professional development to support your life-long learning
• Grow your career. SE health is a large national organization with diverse healthcare business lines. You'll have an opportunity - and will be supported - to do different types of patient-facing nursing roles in different locations if that is what you're interested in. Or you can pivot to supporting or leadership positions where you use your nursing skills as a foundation to contribute and make an impact in different ways.
• Subsidized RNAO & RPNAO memberships

REQUIREMENTS:

• Registered in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience
• Experience in one of the following areas: home/community care, acute care, chronic disease management, health promotion, palliative care and mental health
• Having diverse nursing experiences with different client groups will be an asset
• Community experience is an asset.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership experience
• Enthusiasm and love of community rehabilitative care and interest in sharing knowledge
• Excellent assessment skills and a strong clinical background
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to take initiative and adaptable to rapidly changing demands
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written) and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated skills working independently and in a team environment
• Excellent skills in case management and working with/coordinating interdisciplinary care teams
• Vulnerable sector check (current).
• A vehicle and valid driver's license and the ability to travel.

About SE Health

At SE, we love what we do. Every day, we bring hope and happiness to clients, homes, and communities across Canada. We treat each person with dignity and love, like our own family; we build empathy; and we do the right thing. We are always inspired to make a difference. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we share knowledge, provide the best care, and help each client to realize their most meaningful goals for health and wellbeing. We are an inclusive workplace offering competitive pay, benefits, pension, and work life balance. We're a great place to work, and we hope you'll join our team.

In the interest of the health and safety of our patients/clients, employees, and greater good of public health, SE Health requires those that wish to work for this organization to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated means a person has received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and it has been 14 days since the last dose.

SE Health is committed to the success of all its employees. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition team at careers@sehc.com at your earliest convenience.