Registered Nurse - RN

111013 ParaMed Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Mileage compensation

Company mobile devices

Job summary

ParaMed Inc. is hiring Registered Nurses for full-time community nursing roles in Ottawa and surrounding areas. You will perform scheduled home visits, assess patient needs, and implement care plans to keep patients comfortable at home.

The role requires CNO licensure, a nursing degree, and valid English communication. Expect travel across designated locations with shifts ranging 0900–1600, 1400–2200, and 2200–0600. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree or required education mandatory for CNO licensure.
• Registration with the CNO as a Registered Nurse in good standing.
• Fluent proficiency in written and verbal English.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients using appropriate tools to identify needs.
• Execute and monitor care plans.
• Engage patients with a collaborative approach and build rapport.
• Maintain and update patient records and plans.
• Assess patients to identify nursing interventions.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary health team to plan and evaluate care.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Monitor and report changes in patient conditions.
• Operate or monitor medical equipment.
• Assist in surgery and other procedures.
• May supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff.
• May develop discharge planning on admission and counsel patients/families.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Communication

Travel to patient residences

Education

Nursing degree

CNO licensure

Job description

Job Description 15 full-time positions available Wage: $36.04 per hour Travel Locations: Ottawa, Kanata, Barrhaven, Orleans Shift Options: 0900-1600, 1400-2200 and 2200-0600

In this community nursing role, as a 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.

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
• Assess patients to identify appropriate nursing interventions
• Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and their families
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician or according to established policies and protocols
• Monitor, assess, address, document and report symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions
• Operate or monitor medical apparatus or equipment
• Assist in surgery and other medical procedures
• May supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff
• May develop and implement discharge planning process on admission of patients
• May teach and counsel patients and their families on health-related issues in collaboration with other health care providers

Job Requirements:

• Nursing degree or required education mandatory for CNO licensure
• Registration with the CNO as a Registered Nurse in good standing
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Screen
• Negative TB Test
• Fluent proficiency in written and verbal English
• Valid driver’s license (Class G or G2), access to a dedicated vehicle is required and valid car insurance
• Current and valid CPR certificate
• 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

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

#CHeast Time Type Full time Compensation Details Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.

At Extendicare, we've spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve. 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.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.

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.