Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

ParaMed Home Health Care; Ontario; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home health care is seeking a compassionate Registered Practical Nurse to join their dedicated team. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential nursing care to patients in the community, ensuring they receive the support they need to remain comfortable in their homes. With a focus on autonomy and work-life balance, this position offers the opportunity to develop long-term relationships with patients and enhance your clinical skills. The company is committed to providing comprehensive training and support, along with a range of benefits that make this a fulfilling career choice for those passionate about making a difference in their community.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans

Company paid mobile devices

Mileage compensation

Education allowance for employees and family

Opportunities for career advancement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee perks and exclusive offers

Best in class training and development programs

Celebration and Recognition programs

Flexible scheduling options

Qualifications

• Registration with the CNO as a Registered Practical Nurse in good standing.
• Experience in delivering community care is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Participate in scheduled visits to care for patients in the community.
• Provide ethical and safe nursing care while monitoring care plans.

Skills

Patient Care

Community Care

Assessment Skills

IV Skills

Wound Care

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

Registered Practical Nurse Registration

Tools

Mobile Devices

Job description

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Apply locations: North York, Ontario

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago

Job Description

In this community nursing role, you as a 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!

ParaMed is also pleased to partner with HealthForceOntario (HFO) as an approved employer for the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN) which provides a $25,000 retention bonus to eligible nurses in exchange for a 24-month, full-time commitment.

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
• Part-time and Full-time opportunities and flexible scheduling options
• Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
• 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 delivering community care is an asset.
• WCC (Wound Care Consult) certification is an asset.
• IV Skills (Insertion and Maintenance) or experienced nurses in pediatrics or wound care or mental health would be 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.

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Time Type: Full time

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