Clinical Planner - RPN

Extendicare; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits and vacation

Training and development programs

Company paid mobile devices

Mileage compensation for travel

Education allowance for employees and

Employee Assistance Program

Employee perks and exclusive offers

Job summary

ParaMed is Canada’s leading provider of home health care services, delivering nursing, therapeutic, personal care and home support across Canada. We are seeking a Clinical Planner to onboard new patients, assess needs, implement care plans, and ensure safe and compliant service delivery within the district.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, strong coordination with Operations, and adherence to applicable legislation, with a focus on quality, privacy, and safety in a home-health setting.

Qualifications

• Registered in good standing as an RPN/LPN with provincial governing bodies.
• Minimum two years of nursing experience as a practicing nurse.
• Knowledgeable of Mental Health Act, Substitute Decisions Act, Healthcare Consent Act, Privacy/HPI Act, and OH&S practices.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated competency in patient-centered care principles.
• Knowledge of community resources available for patients and families.
• Strong independent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide a current, clear criminal background check with VPS.
• Access to a personal vehicle is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform the initial assessment of care needs for new patients and establish individual care plans.
• Complete the initial safety assessment of patients' living environments.
• Perform initial personal care services for new patients.
• Advise Operations on scheduling parameters based on clinical requirements.
• Inform patients and families of policies, scheduling practices, and expected care times.
• Maintain current and accurate patient records.
• Respect cultural needs, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality of patients and staff.
• Stay abreast of changes in practice settings affecting scope of practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Patient-centered care

Knowledge of community resources

Written communication

Independent work

Education

Registered in good standing as an RPN/LPN

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 require

This is a replacement position

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.

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.