Pediatric Nurse - RPN

ParaMed; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage compensation

Education allowance for employees and 

Company paid mobile devices

On-call rotation

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

ParaMed is seeking a Pediatric Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to provide in-home care within the Waterloo Region. The role involves scheduled community visits, collaborating with RNs for higher-complexity patients, and supporting families to keep children comfortable at home.

You must hold an active CNO-registered RPN license, have a valid driver's license, and possess pediatric care experience. Travel within the region is required, with on-call shifts and weekend rotations as part of the

Qualifications

• Registration with the CNO as a Registered Practical Nurse in good standing.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Experience in Pediatric care is mandatory.
• Willingness to travel to patient residences within Waterloo Region.

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

Pediatric care

On-call experience

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Reliability & flexibility

Education

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with CNO

Job description

Job Description

This is a replacement vacancy.

In this community nursing role, you as a Pediatric Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) will have scheduled shifts 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 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!

This is a Full-Time position, requires travel anywhere within the Waterloo Region.

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• One evening on-call shift per week: 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.
• Regular weekend on-call rotation: Friday at 4:30 p.m. – Monday at 8:00 a.m.
• Care for pediatric patients with varying levels of medical complexity, including palliative care
• HPC training courses required

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 Registered Practical Nurse in good standing
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required
• Experience in Pediatric care is mandatory
• 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

Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.

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.