NSWOC RN

ParaMed Home Health Care; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

ParaMed Home Health Care in Ontario is seeking a NSWOC RN to advance nursing practice in home care alignment with standards and policies. A Wound Certificate is a mandatory requirement for this position, with union details where applicable.

The role focuses on assessing and coordinating resident/patient care, supervising nursing staff, and ensuring high-quality care in the home setting. Base compensation ranges from $27.88 to $33.05 per hour, with a total rewards package described during hiring.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence from the Approved Institutions (Ontario).
• Registered or eligible for registration with Ontario’s Approved Professional Institutions.
• Experience in Community or long-term care with knowledge of duties.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; prioritize urgent tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and big-picture thinking.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient care follows established nursing standards, orders, and policies.
• Assess and monitor residents while developing, implementing, and evaluating care plans.
• Supervise nursing and personal care staff; conduct orientations.
• Monitor performance; conduct appraisals and escalate issues to the Director of Care.
• Provide direction to the nursing department in the absence of the Director of Care.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Prioritization

Written communication

Problem solving

Education

Certificate of Competence (Ontario)

Job description

Job Description

The NSWOC RN will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice daily in keeping with the standards and expectations set out by governing bodies and internal policies and standards of care. A mandatory requirement for this position is a Wound Certificate. For Union Jobs, please refer to the collective agreement and provide the following additional information in the Job Description:

Union Name
Union Local:
Union Classification (Title): RN as applicable
Salary: RN Visit Rate
Nursing Schedule: Mon-Fri 0830-1630
Access to reliable vehicle in community home care is required

For both Non- Union and Union jobs, the below description will apply:

Responsibilities

• Ensuring resident / patient care is provided with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders and administrative policies
• Assisting in the assessment and monitoring of residents / patients while working to develop, implement, review and evaluate resident/patient care plans
• Managing and evaluating the work of nursing and personal care staff assigned to the unit, including orientations and other supervisory duties
• Monitoring performance, conducting performance appraisals and referring problems to the Director of Care
• Provide direction to the nursing department in the absence of the Director of Care

Qualifications

• Appropriate current certificate of competence from the Approved Institutions for the province
• Registered/eligible for registration with the Approved Professional Institutions for the province
• Previous similar experience in Community or long-term care, with comprehensive knowledge of duties
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team, to prioritize tasks in order of urgency
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and comprehension skills
• Developed creative problem-solving skills to look at the “big picture”

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Time Type

Full time

Compensation Details

$27.88 - $33.05

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, your experience, your 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.