Compassionate Palliative Care Nurse

1 month ago


Cambridge, Ontario, Canada ParaMed Full time

Position Overview

$2000 Sign-on Bonus

In this vital community nursing position, you will serve as a Palliative Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), conducting scheduled visits to provide care for patients in diverse environments, supported by Registered Nurses for more intricate cases. You will engage with patients across all age groups, addressing a variety of care complexities while playing a crucial role in ensuring their comfort at home for as long as feasible. If you seek a profession that offers autonomy, independence, and a balanced lifestyle, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Work Schedule: Full-time & Part-time options available. Evening shifts only, from 2 PM to 10 PM, with every third weekend off.

Benefits of Working Here:

  • Join a supportive team of fellow nurses and supervisors
  • Flexible scheduling, including every other weekend off
  • Build long-term therapeutic relationships with patients
  • Enhance and practice complex clinical skills
  • Access to premier training and development programs, including comprehensive clinical orientation and hands-on skills labs
  • Participate in celebration and recognition programs
  • Options for part-time and full-time work with flexible scheduling
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
  • Company-provided mobile devices
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Education allowance for employees and their families
  • Opportunities for career growth
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Exclusive employee perks and offers

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct scheduled community visits to address patient needs within your professional scope
  • Deliver ethical and safe nursing care
  • Utilize appropriate assessment tools and techniques to evaluate individual patient needs
  • Implement and continuously monitor care plans, making adjustments as necessary
  • Engage patients through a collaborative approach, fostering rapport and trust
  • Maintain and update professional patient records related to encounters and care plans

Qualifications:

  • Registration with the CNO as a Registered Practical Nurse in good standing
  • Mandatory experience in palliative care
  • Preferred post-graduate education in palliative care
  • Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle required
  • Experience in community care is an asset
  • Reliability and flexibility are essential
  • Willingness to travel to patient residences within a designated area
  • Experience working with vulnerable populations
  • A passion for making a positive impact in the community
  • Required on-call coverage, including after-hours, to ensure patient safety and meet care needs

Union Information:

Union Name: UFCW
Union Local: 175
Union Classification (Title): RPN or LPN as applicable

Compensation: RPN Visit Rate + Palliative Premium
Nursing Schedule: As per collective agreement

Time Type: Full-time

Join us in our mission to provide compassionate care and support to those in need.

ParaMed Home Health Care is committed to accommodating the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.



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