Bayshore Home Care Solutions, Kitchener Government branch
SWAN/Visiting Nurse
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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. RPN 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 Practical Nurse (RPN)
Community Visit Nursing
Casual position
Wage: $30.15 - $36.15 per hour + travel pay
Location of Work: Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Wellington County
Hours of Work: Home care visits between 9am-9pm, 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.
Education
- Graduate from an accredited/recognized School of Nursing (evidence required)
- Current RPN or LPN registration (in good standing) with the applicable provincial licensing body
- Valid CPR certification
Requirements:
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
Excellent command of the English language (spoken and written), French language proficiency considered an asset
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, we are committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation practices. Base salary offered within an established range are determined using clearly defined criteria, including skills, experience, and overall organizational impact. All offers are thoughtfully aligned with internal equity and external market competitiveness.
We strive to create a high-quality and safe environment for both our team members and the clients and patients we serve is a top priority. Depending on provincial regulations and the nature of the role, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against certain illnesses, such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, or seasonal influenza. Recruiters will provide any role-specific requirements.
Our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion standards shape our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, collaborate with, and support within our communities. We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging, one where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, and where programs, resources, and policies are designed to support each person’s purpose, potential, and well-being.
Lastly, at Bayshore, we are equally committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace and operate in full compliance with all provincial and territorial Human Rights and accessibility legislation. To ensure an inclusive recruitment and selection process, candidates are encouraged to share any accommodation needs they may have.
