Victorian Order of Nurses Employer Reviews

I love to work as Home Care Dietitian. Excellent Dietitians team. and lots of time flexibility.

Community Nursing Care to people living at home and in nursing care homes

I was primary nurse for a large traveling area covering Owen Sound's East side with Annan and Leith as well as Chatsworth, Holland Centre and Williamsford included. The time allowed for visits was unreasonable considering the type of clients I encountered! There were procedures to be done as well as clients with terminal illnesses needing lots of physical – more... care ! Along with this was the care of the family caregivers. There were many grief issues to be dealt with the clients and family members, especially if the dying person was a child or young parent. The milage travelled in one day could be extensive and the remuneration for wear and tear on a nurses personal vehicle was nil!

There hardest but best part of the job were the people in my care! They inspired me with their courage and compassion and tenacity as well as their hospitality! They were generous in allowing me into their lives and personal space which my job required! – less

I spend 3-4 hours a week working with an elderly disabled person. I spend one on one time with them providing companionship and friendship. I help with day to day activities such as shopping and running errands. Hardest part of the job is wanting to do more but remembering that I am not a PSW. The most enjoyable part of the job is having a friend in – more... my client and building a relationship with them. – less

i look after client in their homes, i have learned alot thru the yrs being there , management is great ..they know what they are doing , the office staff is polite and know how to answer all of ur questions. the co worker are super people to work with , from different back ground , the hardest part of the job is getting to know them , to be there for – more... them if they need to talk ..cause they are lonely, and has no one to talk to u......just a sounding board.....i have worked there a long time their has been many changes .....thru the years for the better. – less

I worked as a coordinator and therapeutic programmer over a period of a decade with the VON. I was very proud to be part of a wonderful health care organization where they strive to enhance and perfect the way health care is delivered to the community. My views and opinions were always taken into consideration. My co-workers and i knew that we needed – more... to take on a "servant leadership " approach in our day to day operations. It was an enjoyable place to work . – less

Working with VON I learned skill's such as time manangment and organization, I learned to be confident in my skills and ablilities by working independently.

Management, was not someone you worked along side with but they were avalible if you needed to communicate with them and they were very helpful when you needed it.

Co-workers were also not people – more... you worked along side with but they were offten avalible to help support you with advice on clients and were avilable to help when needed also.

Hardest part of the job was the time allowed per client. Often feeling rushed to get every task completed to allow enough time to get to your next client.

Most enjoyable part of my job, was making someone's day! Often clients didn't have much to look forward to during the day but the time they had to spend having a bath or eating a meal with some companionship and that was a nice feeling knowing that you have made someones day and built a relationship with someone. – less

One of the greatest learning experiences of my life, they treat customers and patients with so much respect and understanding. It gave me an idea what I wanted to do in my life and everyday was new and exciting.

It is a good place to learn new tasks and expand your knowledge. You learn to multitask and work in a fast paced and everchanging environment.

A typical day at work was greeting visitors and answering the phones. Some photocopying and mail done.

I learned how to set up the board room for meetings and also, how to order the ssupplies for the office.

Everyone that I worked with were friendly and helped me when I needed it.

There was nothing difficult to do on the job.

I enjoyed the people – more... contact. – less

VON is a great place to work, I learned a lot from the home care experience and all the supporting staff was excellent.

I was on call all day everyday and often was away from home for over 10 hours a day. When confronted the management told me to deal with it.

My duties include:
Answering phone calls from clients, services providers and funders.
Data entry of nurses availability, client referrals and scheduling nurses/clients
Processing of nurses report of service
Data Entry of client referrals and updates

VON though me a lot, i enjoy doing payables and working with my co-workers

training for casual workers was good, co-workers were very helpful, well thought of in the community

Travel from clients home to do nursing care. Visits can include med admin, wound care, vitals and assessment, catheter care, staple removal, palliative care, cancer care clients, adults, children, and elderly. Respite care. Personal care, bowel care. Etc.

Enjoyed working with everyone here and had a variety of jobs which I enjoyed.