Nurses (RPN or RN) needed for Complex Paediatric Clients - Durham Region

RN/RPN – Pediatric Home & Community Care

Durham Region | Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Courtice & Bowmanville

The Care Company is a home healthcare company whose purpose is to create A Better Life for Those at Home. We help individuals remain safely and comfortably in their homes for as long as they choose, and our real talent is helping people Make Each Day Count. We are a company that puts People First and strives to get Better Today.

We are currently looking for compassionate, dependable, and self-driven Registered Nurses (RNs) and Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) to support pediatric and young adult clients throughout Durham Region, including Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Courtice, and Bowmanville.

Our nurses provide one-to-one nursing care in home, school, and community settings to clients with varying levels of medical complexity.

Pediatric nursing experience is required, and previous complex-care experience is a strong asset. We are willing to provide additional training to the right candidates who have a strong pediatric or community nursing foundation and are interested in developing their complex-care skills.

We are currently seeking nurses to support two of our community-based paediatric clients:

1) School support for 10 y/o female in Oshawa Mondays-Fridays (must commit to all days) 8am-4pm (client requires bus accompaniment to and from school)

2) Home care for 2 y/o male client in Pickering Wednesdays-Sundays day shifts 12pm-4pm; also seeking overnight coverage 11pm-7am Mon/Tues/Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun *Must be able to do at least 3 shifts/week to be considered*

Scheduling

• Consistent, ongoing weekly availability is required. Nurses must be able to commit to the same agreed-upon shift(s), on the same day(s), each week.
• Continuity of care is extremely important to our clients and families, and we prioritize nurses who are interested in developing long-term relationships with their clients.
• Opportunities may include daytime, evening, overnight, weekday, and weekend shifts depending on current client needs and nurse availability.

Requirements

What You'll Do

• Provide safe, compassionate, one-to-one nursing care in accordance with each client's individualized care plan and medical orders.
• Complete ongoing nursing assessments and monitor clients for changes in respiratory, neurological, physical, cognitive, and overall clinical status.
• Provide complex nursing interventions within your scope of practice and demonstrated competency, which may include tracheostomy care, suctioning, respiratory support, enteral feeding, seizure management, medication administration, and other client-specific interventions.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in client condition and promptly escalate concerns when required.
• Respond appropriately to urgent or emergency situations in the home, school, or community setting.
• Support clients with activities of daily living, mobility, transfers, personal care, and other needs outlined in their individualized care plans.
• Safely operate client-specific medical and mobility equipment in accordance with training and the client's plan of care.
• Collaborate with clients, families, school personnel, physicians, Ontario Health atHome, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation in accordance with CNO standards and The Care Company policies.
• Practice safely and competently within your individual knowledge, skill, judgment, training, and professional scope of practice.

Pediatric & Complex Care Experience

Candidates must have pediatric nursing experience, ideally with hands-on experience in one or more of the following:

• Tracheostomy care and suctioning
• Ventilator support
• G-tube and J-tube feeding and care
• BiPAP or CPAP
• Cough assist
• Oxygen therapy and respiratory monitoring
• Seizure monitoring and management

Don't have experience with every intervention listed above? We are willing to train the right candidates!

We encourage nurses with a strong pediatric or community nursing background to apply, even if they are still developing some of their complex-care competencies. Client-specific orientation and training may be provided based on the needs of the assignment.

Previous experience working in home and community care or supporting Ontario Health atHome (formerly HCCSS) clients is also a strong asset.

Other Requirements

• Current registration and good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as an RN or RPN.
• Valid nursing certificate/registration.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Valid WHMIS 2015 certification completed within the past 12 months.
• Negative TB test completed within the past 12 months.
• Valid Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening completed within the past 12 months.
• COVID-19 vaccination documentation, subject to accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong nursing assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and clinical judgment skills.
• Ability to identify and promptly report client care concerns and changes in condition to the appropriate Care Coordinator or healthcare provider.
• Ability to work independently in home, school, and community environments while collaborating with the broader healthcare team.
• A valid driver's licence and reliable access to a vehicle is an asset but not required.

Benefits

Why Join The Care Company?

• Competitive hourly rates:
• RPN: $36.25/hour-$40.25/hour
• RN: $47.75/hour-$50.75/hour
• Opportunities for consistent, ongoing client assignments.
• One-to-one nursing care, allowing you to focus on the individual needs of your client.
• 24/7 nursing oversight and clinical support.
• Client-specific orientation and training opportunities.
• Educational and professional development opportunities.
• PPE provided.
• Employee Recognition Program.
• Health and Wellness Program.
• Opportunities to further develop your pediatric and complex-care nursing skills.

The Care Company is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and onboarding process. Please let us know if you require accommodation or additional assistance.

Thank you to everyone who applies. Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.