General Visiting Nurse

111013 ParaMed Inc.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Every other weekend off

Long-term relationships with patients

Clinical development and training

Mobile devices provided

Mileage reimbursement

Education allowance

Career advancement

Employee assistance program

Exclusive offers

Job summary

ParaMed Inc. is seeking a General Visiting Nurse to perform scheduled community visits across Kitchener and Cambridge. You will deliver ethical nursing care to pediatric and other patients, building trust and coordinating care plans while maintaining detailed records.

The role offers autonomy, a balanced schedule, and opportunities to develop complex clinical skills. Full-time daytime shifts are 8am–4pm (Kitchener) or 8am–5pm (Cambridge), with every third weekend on-call.

Qualifications

• Registration with the CNO as a Nurse in good standing.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.
• Experience in delivering community care is an asset.
• Willingness to travel to and from patient residences within a designated area.
• Experience working with the vulnerable population.

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.

Skills

Community nursing

Patient care

On-call availability

Travel readiness

Documentation

Education

Registered Nurse (CNO)

Tools

Mobile devices

Job description

Job Description Reason for Vacancy: Additional Headcount

In this community nursing role, you as a General Visiting Nurse will have scheduled shifts within the community to care for patients in various settings. You will work with patients of pediatric ages with differing complexity of care needs and play a key role in helping patients remain comfortable in their homes for as long as possible. If you are looking for a career that offers you autonomy, independence and a work-life balance, this position is for you!

Full-Time vacancy on our Kitchener General Visiting Team: Day Shift, 8am to 4pm on weekdays and every third weekend.

Full-Time vacancy on our Cambridge General Visiting Team: Day Shift, 8am to 5pm on weekdays and every third weekend.

Why you’ll love working here:

• Be a part of a great supportive team of fellow nurses and supervisors
• Attractive scheduling including every other weekend off
• Opportunity to develop long term therapeutic relationships with patients
• Opportunity to practice and develop complex clinical skills
• Best in class training and development programs, including a comprehensive clinical orientation and hands-on skills labs
• Celebration and Recognition programs
• Company paid mobile devices
• Mileage compensation
• Education allowance for employees and family
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee perks and exclusive offers

What you’ll do:

• 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

What you bring:

• Registration with the CNO as a Nurse in good standing
• 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
• Experience working with the vulnerable population
• Passion for making a difference in your community
• Required on-call coverage, including after hours to ensure patient safety and to meet patient care needs

Time Type Full time

Compensation Details $26.16 - $30.20

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 needs including high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personal support and home support. We work hand-in-hand with health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independent living and 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.

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 needs including high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personal support and home support. We work hand-in-hand with health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independent living and 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.

Our Mission To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

Our Vision Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives.

Our Values We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.