Directing Registered Nurse (DRN), eHomecare, Days/Evenings/Weekends - Part-time 0.6 - Remote

Overview

The Registered Nurse, Directing (DRN) role manages pediatric, palliative and/or acute medically complex clients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) by directing Personal Support Workers (PSWs), also known as Health Care Technicians (HCT).

In Short

• Provide remote assessment and management of care services to clients in their homes
• Provide clinical direction and assignment of tasks within the unregulated care provider's (PSW/HCT) practice statement
• Maintain accurate client clinical records, in digital and paper format
• Work collaboratively with all team members to ensure all patient care needs are met
• Utilizes effective communication in daily huddles and with response to emails/phone calls
• Participate as a valued member of the multi-disciplinary health care team
• Provide clinical leadership, direction and mentorship within the health care team
• Demonstrate adaptability in managing change in a fast-paced virtual environment
• Must have high-speed internet access and computer skills
• Must have access to a personal vehicle for business use

Requirements

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Must hold a CNA Certificate in Palliative Care or have completed specific training
• 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
• Digital and electronic health experience, EMR and mobile technology
• Critical thinking, problem-solving and multi-tasking skills are mandatory
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary virtual team setting
• Must have valid CPR C / First Aid certification

Benefits

• Work from home flexibility
• Opportunity to work with a diverse patient population
• Engagement in ongoing improvement initiatives
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive team environment