**Job Description:**
Unlock Your Potential as a Remote Directing Registered Nurse (DRN) with eHomecare!
We're seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our eHomecare team as a Directing Registered Nurse (DRN). As a DRN, you'll play a vital role in managing the care of pediatric, palliative, and acute medically complex clients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or Congestive Heart Failure (CHF). This is a unique opportunity to work remotely, leveraging innovative care delivery models and electronic documentation technology to provide exceptional patient care.
As a DRN, you'll be responsible for:
- Providing remote assessment and management of care services to clients in their homes
- Providing clinical direction and assignment of tasks within the unregulated care provider's (PSW/HCT) practice statement
- Maintaining accurate client clinical records in digital and paper format
- Maintaining patient assignment within the virtual ward
- Working collaboratively with all team members to ensure all patient care needs are met
- Utilizing effective communication in daily huddles and with response to emails/phone calls
- Communicating with outside service provider agencies and Case Managers as appropriate
- Participating as a valued member of the multi-disciplinary health care team
- Providing clinical leadership, direction, and mentorship within the health care team
- Participating and facilitating a collaborative team-based environment
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with local health care providers
- Participating in CNO Reflective Practice
- Upholding VON standards and eHomecare specific processes
- Willingness to participate in internal projects and ongoing improvement initiatives
- Able to demonstrate professionalism in a diverse working environment
- Demonstrate adaptability in managing change in a fast-paced virtual environment
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
- Registration and good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- CNA Certificate in Palliative Care or completion of both the "Fundamentals of Palliative Care" and the "Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education (CAPCE)"
- Pediatric DRNs must have extensive hands-on experience in the provision of Pediatric Care
- Recent palliative, pediatric, and/or acute medical experience with COPD and CHF patients required
- Demonstrated advanced assessment skills
- Experience in gerontology and/or medical-surgical
- Experience working in community-based health care system is an asset
- Demonstrated competencies in observation, independent assessment; health education and promotion, and familiarity with COPD/CHF clinical pathways
- Digital and electronic health experience, EMR and mobile technology
- Proficient nursing skills with the ability to read and interpret electronic technical information related to client outcomes and provide clinical direction
- Critical thinking, problem-solving, and multi-tasking skills are mandatory
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary virtual team setting, as well as the ability to work independently is required
- Must have high-speed internet access, computer skills, and the ability to work from home in a private office area
- Individual must be eligible and successfully obtain a security screening certificate from the Government of Canada
- Valid CPR C / First Aid required
- Must have access to a personal vehicle for business use and possess both a current driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance
- A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required upon the start of your employment
- A vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be required
- Ability to speak French is an asset in French Designated areas
- Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment
This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements.
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Even if you feel you're not a perfect match, we'd still love to hear from you. We are looking for great people to join our friendly team.
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