Autonomous Palliative Nurse — Home Care, Flexible Shifts

ParaMed

Kitchener

On-site

CAD 3,604,000 - 4,160,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Mileage compensation

Education allowance for employees and

Company paid mobile devices

Health and dental benefit plans

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

ParaMed is seeking a Palliative Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to perform scheduled community visits, delivering high-quality nursing care and building trusting relationships with diverse patients. You will work with RNs for complex cases and travel within the Kitchener and Cambridge area.

The role offers full-time and part-time opportunities with day and evening shifts, every third weekend. A supportive team, comprehensive orientation, and career development are provided to help you grow

Qualifications

Registration with the CNO as a Registered Practical Nurse in good standing.
Palliative care experience is mandatory.
Post-graduate education in Palliative care is required.
Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.
Experience in delivering community care is an asset.
Reliability and flexibility.
Willingness to travel to and from patient residences within a designated area.

Responsibilities

Participate in scheduled visits in the community to look after patient needs within your scope of practice.
Provide ethical and safe nursing care.
Use appropriate assessment tools/techniques to assess patients’ individual needs.
Execute and continuously monitor care plans and adjust as required.
Engage patients using a collaborative approach by building rapport and trust.
Maintain and update professional patient records related to patient encounters and plans.