Home-Based Palliative Care RN – Flexible Schedule & Impact

Acclaim Health; Oakville; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Health seeks a compassionate Community Visiting Nurse (RN) specializing in palliative care to provide high-quality care to patients in their homes across the Halton area.

This full-time, twelve-month contract involves 75 hours bi-weekly, Monday to Friday with 1:3 weekends and on-call rotation; compensation is $35.90–$39.29 per hour, reflecting experience and responsibilities. The role emphasizes symptom management, comfort, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years clinical practice in a community setting preferred.
• Minimum 1–2 years nursing experience in palliative, hospice, or home health preferred.
• Current registration with the CNO is required.
• CPR certificate is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to palliative patients in patients' homes within Halton area.
• Organize daily care with priority setting based on continuity of care and patient needs.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and adjust the plan of care to achieve outcomes.
• Assess patient health status and monitor changes.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interpersonal communication

Teaching skills

Time management

Education

RN license (CNO)

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Acclaim Health seeks a compassionate Community Visiting Nurse (RN) specializing in palliative care to provide high-quality care to patients in their homes across the Halton area.

This full-time, twelve-month contract involves 75 hours bi-weekly, Monday to Friday with 1:3 weekends and on-call rotation; compensation is $35.90–$39.29 per hour, reflecting experience and responsibilities. The role emphasizes symptom management, comfort, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.