Join Our Exceptional Team of Community Visiting Nurse's at Helping Hands Healthcare!
Are you an experienced Community Visiting Nurse (RPN) looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives? We want YOU to join our compassionate team at Helping Hands Healthcare! We’re currently hiring in Peterborough, ON and surrounding areas, and we’re looking for individuals who share our passion for providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
* Please note that preference will be given to candidates with morning and evening availability.
What We Offer:
Competitive Pay – ensuring you are compensated for your skills and experience.
Flexibility – You set your own schedule for a perfect work-life balance, including casual, part-time and full-time options.
Continuous Education – Access to ongoing clinical support and self-directed learning.
A Truly Supportive Team – Work with a passionate, caring group dedicated to making a difference in the healthcare industry.
Your role:
As a Community Visiting Nurse (RPN), you’ll provide direct nursing care to clients in their own homes within the community. You’ll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and families to develop care plans and deliver compassionate, professional care tailored to each patient’s needs.
We’re Looking For Someone Who Has:
✔ Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
✔ Diploma in Practical Nursing
✔ Personal vehicle and driver’s license
✔ Basic Life Support (CPR) certification
✔ Minimum of 2 years of experience in a community nurse role
✔ Strong communication, clinical assessment, and decision-making skills
✔ Compassionate, respectful, and adaptable approach to patient care
✔ Knowledge of electronic health records (AlayaCare, HPG)
✔ Willingness and ability to participate in the on‑call rotation as required
✔ Strong interprofessional collaboration skills to support comprehensive care planning
Additional Assets:
✔ Advanced wound care or medication administration experience
✔ Competency in head-to-toe assessments and nursing documentation
✔ Delegation of tasks experience
✔ Experience with Central Venous Access Devices (CVADs)
✔ Ongoing education in palliative care competencies (e.g., LEAP certification)
✔ Ability to conduct Lower Limb Assessments (LLA)
✔ Knowledge of pediatric home care and diabetes management
Previous experience supporting chemotherapy administration and management
✔ N95 Mask Fit Test Certificate, Vulnerable Sector Police Check, and COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses)
Location:
Peterborough
Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Now!
Please note that artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used as part of our recruitment process. These tools may assist in screening applications, matching qualifications to job requirements, and supporting interview scheduling. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by human recruiters.
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Pay: $36.00-$40.00 per hour
Experience:
- Community/Home Care: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
