Job Description

Position Type: Full Time & Part Time | Community-Based | Adult Population

About Us

At St. Joseph's Home Care, we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality care and unstoppable compassion. Our interdisciplinary team supports individuals with complex medical needs and delivers exceptional, innovative care to clients in their own environments.

Why Join Us?

Supportive, inclusive, and mission-driven work culture
Opportunities for mentorship and professional growth
Meaningful work that makes a real difference in people’s lives
Valued member of a collaborative healthcare team
Flexible, community-based work environment

Benefits

Paid Mileage and Travel Time
Statutory Holidays
Paid Sick Time
1 Float Day
15 Vacation Days
Extended Health Care & Dental Plan
Pension Plan
% in Lieu of Benefits and Vacation for Part Time
Paid Per Hour
Employee Discount Program (Perkopolis)

Position Summary

As a Registered Practical Nurse, you’ll provide quality and compassionate care to individuals in their homes. Our team of Nurses are dedicated to making a difference where it matters most: at home. You'll use specialized skills to enhance the daily lives of clients, providing the specialized care that only nurses can offer. In this role, you aren't just a clinician-you are a trusted partner to families and a key collaborator in the healthcare journey to ensure safe, effective and meaningful care.

This role is ideal for a compassionate, innovative, and collaborative professional who thrives in a dynamic home and community care setting.

What You’ll Do

Clinical Responsibilities:

Provide quality nursing care, within the scope of practice and in accordance with the CNO
Maintain knowledge and compliance to the Professional Standards
Follow nursing processes and practices in an effective and efficient manner
Ensure the maintenance of high-quality nursing skills, applying current knowledge to nursing care
Comply with all SJHC nursing practices, processes and work instructions
Review and follow the plan of nursing care, including discharge plans
Engage in consultation / liaison with clients, their families/caregivers, physical, multi-discipline team member, and other external stakeholders as required (eg. HCCSS, ICC Care Coordinators)
Evaluate and monitor care plans on an on-going basis
Assist other clinical programs if requested or required
Participate in regular and on-going professional development / learning opportunities, with the goal of obtaining more advanced or specialized nursing skills, as may be necessary for organizational advancement
Complete self-appraisals in keeping with the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice and SJHC internal practices
Act as an advocate for patients, families and their caregivers through reviewing and interpreting information, supporting decision making and facilitating communications
Complete comprehensive nursing assessments
Conduct virtual care visits as necessary to program and/or scope of practice

Operational:

Complete program, clinical or organizational documentation in a timely and accurate manner
Participate in organizational learning opportunities as appropriate (e.g, Surge Learning)
Engage in organizational working groups as appropriate (e.g, JH&SC, Quality Committee)
Effectively utilize organizational tools, software, devices in the application of daily work, willingness and ability to learn new technical skills as operational or patient needs change
Willingness and ability to provide care in a variety of geographical locations (eg. Central Hamilton), patient care environments (eg. apartment building), or institutional care settings (eg. Long Term Care)
Willingness and ability to act as coach/mentor/Preceptor to new nurses through knowledge sharing and peer-to-peer support

What You Bring

Education & Credentials:

Diploma in Practical Nursing from an accredited college
Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
Current BCLS/HCP certification

Experience:

1–3 years of clinical experience (required)
Experience with IV medication administration (required)
Home and community care experience (preferred)
Familiarity with mobile work tools and EMR systems

Skills & Attributes:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Creative problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
Team-oriented with a client-centered approach
Committed to equity, inclusion, and continuous learning

We’re Committed to Equity

St. Joseph's Home Care is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request. Interviews can be conducted in French if preferred. AI is not used in our recruitment processes for the selection of candidates.

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