Clinical Planner

Extendicare; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Vacation package

Training programs

Employee assistance

Mobile devices

Mileage reimbursement

Education allowance

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

ParaMed is seeking a Clinical Planner to onboard new patients requiring Personal Support Services across the Ottawa region. You will assess care needs, develop patient-specific care plans, and implement interventions while ensuring safe environments for staff and patients.

You will also coordinate with Operations on visit scheduling, educate patients and families about policies, and maintain precise records.

Qualifications

• Registration in good standing as an RPN/LPN with provincial governing bodies.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act, Privacy / Personal Health Information Act and related laws.
• Knowledge of community health care standards and best practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Competence in patient-centered care principles.
• Access to community resources for patients and families.
• Ability to obtain VPS clearance and provide a clear background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial assessment of care needs for new patients and create care plans.
• Conduct initial safety assessment of living environments for safe work conditions.
• Provide initial personal care services for new patients.
• Advise operations on scheduling based on clinical needs.
• Inform patients and families about policies, scheduling, and expected care times.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure privacy and confidentiality.
• Stay current with practice changes affecting scope of care.

Skills

RPN/LPN Registration

Health legislation knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Patient-centered care

Critical thinking

Criminal background check VPS

Access to personal vehicle

Education

RN/LPN licensed (Ontario)

Job description

Job Description

The Clinical Planner is accountable for onboarding new patients requiring Personal Support Services within an assigned district, through the assessment, implementation, and evaluation of a wide range of clinical and personal care interventions.

Why you’ll love working here:

• Comprehensive benefits and vacation package effective upon hire
• Attractive work-life balance schedule
• Best in class training and development programs
• Recognition programs
• Company paid mobile devices
• Mileage compensation upon required travel
• Opportunities for education allowance for employees and family
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee perks and exclusive offers

What you’ll do:

• Perform the initial assessment of care needs for new patients and establishes the individual care plans for patient services.
• Complete the initial safety assessment of a new patients’ living environment to ensure employees will be working in safe and healthy work conditions.
• Perform the initial personal care services for new patients.
• Advise Operations of the appropriate parameters for scheduling the patient’s ongoing visits, based on clinically indicated service requirements.
• Inform patients and families of ParaMed policies and scheduling practices, as well as the expected time of care.
• Maintain current and accurate patient records.
• Show respect for cultural needs, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality of patients and staff.
• Stay abreast of changes in practice setting that affect scope of practice.

What you bring:

• Registration in good standing as a RPN/LPN with provincial governing bodies and minimum two years’ experience as a practicing nurse.
• Working knowledge of applicable legislation including but not limited to Mental Health Act, Substitute Decisions Act, Healthcare Consent Act, Privacy / Personal Health Information Act, Occupational Health and Safety legislation and practices.
• Knowledgeable in best practice standards for community health care and services.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated competency in patient centered care principles and practices.
• Knowledgeable of community resources available for patients and families.
• Strong independent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide a current, clear criminal back check with Vulnerable Position Screening (VPS)
• Access to a personal vehicle required

ParaMed is Canada’s leading provider of home health care services, driven by a mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our dedicated team of skilled professionals delivers a wide range of services to meet the full care spectrum of care needsincluding high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personalsupportand home support.We workhand-in-handwith health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independentlivingand relieve capacity pressures on hospitals. Today, our national reach enables expanded access to care in homes and communities across Canada, allowing us to support more people in more places than ever before.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

ParaMed is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

ParaMed is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.

Time Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.

ParaMed is Canada’s leading provider of home health care services, driven by a mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our dedicated team of skilled professionals delivers a wide range of services to meet the full care spectrum of care needsincluding high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personalsupportand home support.We workhand-in-handwith health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independentlivingand relieve capacity pressures on hospitals. Today, our national reach enables expanded access to care in homes and communities across Canada, allowing us to support more people in more places than ever before.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

ParaMed is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

ParaMed is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.