Palliative Nurse - RPN

ParaMed; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 3,604,000 - 4,160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage compensation

Education allowance for employees and

Company paid mobile devices

Health and dental benefit plans

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

ParaMed is seeking a Palliative Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to perform scheduled community visits, delivering high-quality nursing care and building trusting relationships with diverse patients. You will work with RNs for complex cases and travel within the Kitchener and Cambridge area.

The role offers full-time and part-time opportunities with day and evening shifts, every third weekend. A supportive team, comprehensive orientation, and career development are provided to help you grow

Qualifications

• Registration with the CNO as a Registered Practical Nurse in good standing.
• Palliative care experience is mandatory.
• Post-graduate education in Palliative care is required.
• 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.

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

Palliative care

Nursing assessment

Home visits

Medical documentation

Ethical patient care

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Post-graduate education in Palliative care

Job description

Job DescriptionUp to $2000 Signing Bonus!In this community nursing role, you as a Palliative Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) will have scheduled visits within the community to care for patients in various settings with the support of RNs for more complex patients. 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. If you are looking for a career that offers you autonomy, independence and a work-life balance, this position is for you!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:Be a part of a great supportive team of fellow nurses and supervisorsAttractive scheduling including every other weekend offOpportunity to develop long term therapeutic relationships with patientsOpportunity to practice and develop complex clinical skillsBest in class training and development programs, including a comprehensive clinical orientation and hands-on skills labsCelebration and Recognition programsPart time and Full-time opportunities and flexible scheduling optionsComprehensive health and dental benefit plansCompany paid mobile devicesMileage compensationEducation allowance for employees and familyOpportunities for career advancementEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee perks and exclusive offersWhat you’ll do:Participate in scheduled visits in the community to look after patient needs within your scope of practiceProvide ethical and safe nursing careUse appropriate assessment tools/techniques to assess patients’ individual needsExecute and continuously monitor care plans and adjust as requiredEngage patients using a collaborative approach by building rapport and trustMaintain and update professional patient records related to patient encounters and plansWhat you bring:Registration with the CNO as a Registered Practical Nurse in good standingPalliative care experience is mandatoryPost-graduate education in Palliative care is requiredValid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is requiredExperience in delivering community care is an assetReliability and flexibilityWillingness to travel to and from patient residences within a designated areaExperience working with the vulnerable populationPassion for making a difference in your communityRequired on-call coverage, including after hours to ensure patient safety and to meet patient care needsTime TypeFull timeCompensation Details$26.16 - $30.20ParaMed 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] 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.