Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Contract

Nurse Next Door | Ontario

Position Overview

Nurse Next Door is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to support clients and their families in maintaining independence through education, collaboration, and hands-on care. Working closely with the Care Designer and interdisciplinary care team, you will deliver safe, innovative, and client-centered care tailored to each client’s goals, environment, and needs.

Compensation

- Hourly Rate: $31.68 per hour
- Vacation Pay: 4% vacation pay added to hourly earnings
- This position’s compensation falls within the legislated pay transparency requirements.

Vacancy Disclosure

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Employment Status & Availability

- Status: Casual, Contract
- Scheduling: Flexibility required for client visits and scheduling needs

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct comprehensive health assessments for clients and their families or caregivers
- Identify care needs and develop individualized, goal-oriented care plans
- Provide health education and hands-on training related to:
- Personal care
- Medication management
- Mobility and safety

- Support clients and families in navigating the healthcare system and accessing community resources
- Monitor, evaluate, and adjust care plans to ensure best practices and client safety
- Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation
- Communicate effectively with clients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team
- Promote safe,



client- and family-centered care within each individual’s home environment
- Use mobile and electronic applications for documentation and communication (e.g., AlayaCare, phone, email)

Reporting & Collaboration

- Reports to: Care Designer
- Collaborates with: Care Designers and interdisciplinary care team

Key Performance Indicators

- Attendance and reliability
- Compliance with Attendance Monitoring System (AlayaCare)
- Quality of client care and documentation

Qualifications & Requirements

- Current registration in valuable standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as an RN or RPN
- 3-5 years of nursing experience in a clinical or community setting (home care experience is an asset)
- Demonstrated excellence in health teaching and client-centered communication
- Two professional references
- Valid CPR and First Aid Certification
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Ability to travel independently throughout Ontario
- Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Comfort using mobile technology and electronic documentation systems
- (This posting does not require Canadian experience as a condition of employment.)

What We Offer

- One-on-one care - Build meaningful relationships with clients
- 24/7 support - Ongoing operational support
- Onboarding & training - eLearning, shadow shifts, and mentoring
- Career development opportunities
- Benefits plan - Option to join our Health Spending

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