Participate in scheduled visits in the community to look after patient needs within your scope of practice
Provide ethical and safe nursing care
Use appropriate assessment tools/techniques to assess patients' individual needs
Execute and continuously monitor care plans and adjust as required
Engage patients using a cooperative approach by building rapport and trust
Maintain and update professional patient records related to patient encounters and plans
Care for patients of all ages with differing complexity of care needs
Help patients remain comfortable in their homes for as long as possible
Work with the support of RNs for more complex patients
Requirements
Registration with the CNO as a Registered Practical Nurse in good standing
Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle is required
Experience in delivering community care is an asset
Reliability and flexibility
Willingness to travel to and from patient residences within a designated area
Experience working with the vulnerable population
Required on-call coverage,
including after hours to ensure patient safety and to meet patient care needs
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in providing ethical and secure nursing care while effectively assessing and addressing the individual needs of patients in a community setting. Capable of maintaining professional patient records and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive care.