Palliative Nurse - RN

111013 ParaMed Inc.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy and work-life balance

Comprehensive training & orientation

Health and dental benefits

Company mobile devices

Mileage reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

ParaMed is seeking a Palliative Registered Nurse to visit patients in their homes across Kitchener and Cambridge. You will provide compassionate care, assess needs, and update care plans, with opportunities for full-time or part-time roles and a signing bonus. Must travel to patient residences and hold a current RN with CNO in good standing.

Shifts run 8am–4pm or 2pm–10pm, including every third weekend. A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required to access patient homes.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with CNO in good standing.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Palliative care experience is mandatory.
• Post-graduate education in Palliative care is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients using appropriate tools and determine needs.
• Execute and monitor care plans.
• Engage patients with a collaborative approach and build rapport.
• Maintain and update patient records related to encounters and plans.

Skills

Palliative care experience

Reliability

Flexibility

Willingness to travel

Driver's license

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Post-graduate education in Palliative care

Job description

Job Description Up to $2000 Signing Bonus Offered! In this community nursing role, as a Palliative Registered Nurse (RN) you will have scheduled visits to care for patients in various settings. You will work with patients of all 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. Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities available. 8am to 4pm or 2pm to 10pm, includes every third weekend. Must be willing to travel anywhere within Kitchener and Cambridge.

Why you’ll love working here:

• Autonomy, independence, and a work-life balance
• Supportive team of peer nurses and supervisors
• Opportunity to develop long term therapeutic relationships with patients
• Best in class training and development programs, including a comprehensive clinical orientation and hands-on skills labs
• Celebration and Recognition programs
• Part time and Full-time scheduling including every other weekend off
• Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
• Company paid mobile devices
• Mileage compensation
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Employee perks and exclusive offers

What you’ll do:

• Using appropriate assessment tools/techniques to assess patients’ individualized needs
• Executing and continuously monitor care plans
• Engaging patients using a collaborative approach by building rapport and trust
• Maintaining and update professional patient records related to patient encounters and plans

What you bring:

• Registration with the CNO as a Registered Nurse in good standing
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required
• Palliative care experience is mandatory
• Post-graduate education in Palliative care 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
• 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 $36.16 - $41.57

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. 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.

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.

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.