Original job description
Make ‘Being the Difference’ your Career - Join our Amazing team at Bayshore Home Care Solutions!
Bayshore HealthCare is one of Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore HealthCare is proud to showcase its achievement as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. In 2015, Bayshore achieved the designation for Best Practice Spotlight Organization from the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. Bayshore Healthcare is also recognized as Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes 2023 list.
Bayshore Home Care Solutions, Kitchener Branch is looking for a Skin Wellness Associate Nurse (SWAN) Nurse. RN to join our dedicated clinical team. In this role you will provide comprehensive and specialized wound care for clients. You will utilize your clinical expertise to ensure our clients receive the highest quality nursing care, tailored to their unique needs and preferences. Delivered with empathy, excellence, and reliability, our care prioritizes the comfort and safety of our clients in their own care setting.
Skin Wellness Associate Nurse (SWAN) Nurse
Registered Nurse (RN)
Community Visit Nursing
Casual position
Wage: $37.00 - $43.15 per hour + travel pay
Location of Work: Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Wellington County
Hours of Work: Home care visits between 9a-9p, with flexibility for evenings and weekends
Role Description
Provide comprehensive and specialized wound care for our clients to ensure they receive the highest quality health care they deserve in the comfort and safety of their homes
This position requires travel throughout the branch service area for client visits.
This position utilizes a wide range of clinical skills, including but not limited to palliative, pediatric, wound care, intravenous therapy, and health teaching towards chronic disease prevention.
You will teach and delegate tasks and functions to various levels of staff and client family members while maintaining our industry’s highest level of practice.
You are the nursing care expert for your community. With our efficient work schedules, you will be more focused on care time and less travel time.
Why Join Our Team? We offer:
Full and Part-Time Career Opportunities: We offer flexible career options to suit your lifestyle, whether you’re looking for full-time stability or part-time flexibility
Competitive Industry Wages: Earn top wages for the critical work you do, reflecting your skills and dedication
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy company-sponsored health and dental benefits for you and your family, ensuring your well-being
Retirement Savings Plan: Benefit from a company-contributed retirement savings plan to secure your financial future
Paid Time Off: Receive paid sick days, orientation, and training to support your health and professional development
Travel Compensation: Get competitive compensation for your travel, recognizing the importance of your time and effort
Efficient Work Schedules: Experience work schedules designed to maximize care time and minimize travel, enhancing your work-life balance
Career Growth Opportunities: Take advantage of numerous opportunities for professional development and career advancement within our organization
Modern Technology: Utilize company-provided mobile devices for seamless documentation and effective communication
Supportive Management: Enjoy easy access to managers and schedulers who are committed to listening and supporting the important work you do.
RN graduate from an accredited School of Nursing (evidence required)
Current registration, in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Completion of CNA-accredited SWAN Program
Two years previous experience in the application of wound care management programs in hospital or community setting
Previous visiting nursing experience will be considered an asset
Must have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
Current CPR certification required
Candidates who have been offered a position are required to provide:
A clear criminal background check with vulnerable sector screening
Proof of being free from TB
Two supervisory references
“At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individuals purpose, potential and wellbeing.”
At Bayshore Healthcare Ltd., and its subsidiaries, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and operate in full compliance with all Provincial and Territorial legislation pertaining to Human Rights Codes and Accessibility requirements. To ensure continued compliance throughout the recruitment and selection process, we encourage candidates to disclose any accommodation needs they may have.
Primary Location
ON-Kitchener
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide specialized wound care and comprehensive nursing services to clients in their homes across the branch service area. Apply clinical skills in areas such as palliative care, pediatrics, intravenous therapy, and chronic disease prevention, while teaching and delegating care tasks to staff and family members.
Requirements
Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school, hold current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, and have completed the CNA-accredited SWAN Program. The role requires two years of wound care management experience, current CPR certification, a valid driver's license, and access to a reliable vehicle; visiting nursing experience is an asset.
Skills
- Wound Care
- Palliative Care
- Pediatric Nursing
- Intravenous Therapy
- Chronic Disease Prevention
- Health Teaching
- Nursing Care
- Care Delegation
- Client and Family Education
- Community Nursing
- Clinical Assessment
- Patient Safety
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Sick Days
- Paid Orientation
- Paid Training
- Travel Compensation
- Professional Development
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Company-Provided Mobile Device
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Skin Wellness Associate Nurse
- SWAN Program
- College of Nurses of Ontario
- Wound Care
- Wound Care Management
- Community Nursing
- Visiting Nursing
- Home Care
- Palliative Care
- Pediatric Nursing
- Intravenous Therapy
- Chronic Disease Prevention
- Health Teaching
- Care Delegation
- CPR Certification
- Client Safety
- Clinical Nursing
- Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Tuberculosis Screening
