You’re needed. Like never before!

At VHA Home HealthCare, we care about each other as much as our clients.

Founded in 1925, VHA is a not-for-profit, charitable organization made up of over 3,000 diverse professionals - nurses, personal support workers, rehab therapists, home support workers, and more. Together we provide high quality care with great heart to vulnerable populations in the communities we serve. In every role and at every level, we lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and we’re passionate about providing spectacular care.

We are currently seeking:

Registered Nurses (RNs) and Registered Practical Nurses to join through the New Graduate Guarantee Program for various roles throughout at VHA. Programs include: Palliative care, Adult nursing, Child and Family nursing, Clinic nursing and Retirement Residences.

** Please note that in order to qualify for the NGI program - you must register with Health Force Ontario (HFO) within twelve months of course completion**

Key Skills, Experience and Behaviors Required for this Position:

• Current certificate of competency (licensure) from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Nursing diploma or degree from a recognized college or university
• Current BCLS certificate (RN)
• Membership with RNAO/RPNAO is an asset
• Knowledge of the community
• Ability to integrate and apply critical thinking skills to client care
• Use of proper body mechanics and successful completion of the Physical Readiness Test to ensure safe work practices are followed, including mobility, transfers, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling
• Able to recognize safety issues, follow safe work practices, advocate for client care and safety concerns
• Ability to practice nursing in accordance with client/family-centered care principles in establishing authentic/empathetic professional relationships with clients and families, understanding and documenting client/family preferences and goals, advocating for clients/families
• Ability to collaborate with other members of the health care team to access required services and to ensure smooth transitions
• Demonstrated ability to use knowledge-transfer techniques to support practice delegation.
• Demonstrated commitment to modelling lifelong learning and professional growth
• Valid driver’s license and access to a car is preferred
• Ability to speak a second language is an asset

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

To protect the health and safety of our employees, clients and their families and in the interest to follow strong public health measures, it is a requirement of employment at VHA Home Healthcare to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. A fully vaccinated person means you have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine series approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, at least 14 days prior to your start date and you will need to provide proof by submitting a copy of your Ministry of Health COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Administration Receipts or government vaccination passport. VHA Home HealthCare will consider cases needing accommodation as stipulated by the Ontario Human Rights Code. In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a request for accommodation with an explanation of the ground and/or any supporting documentation to assist in the determination of exemption from this condition.

How to Apply

Please register and submit your application through the NGG portal: https://www.nursescareerstart.health.gov.on.ca/

Thank you to everyone who applies. We will review applications as they are received, and really look forward hearing from you. We’ll only be contacting those selected for further discussion.