School and Community RPN

111013 ParaMed Inc.; Windsor; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy

Team support

Clinical training

Health benefits

Mobile devices

Mileage reimbursement

Career growth

Employee perks

Job summary

ParaMed is seeking a School Nurse/Community Visiting Nurse to care for patients in school and home settings. You will work with pediatric patients with varying care needs, aiming to keep patients comfortable at home and in school environments.

The role requires on-call coverage, travel within designated areas, and participation in a union position with robust training, mileage compensation, and career advancement opportunities.

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 an asset
• Experience in delivering community care is an asset
• Reliability and flexibility
• Willingness to travel to and from patient residences within a designated area
• On-call coverage, including after hours to ensure patient safety and to meet patient care needs

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Pediatric care

Community nursing

Reliability

Travel readiness

On-call ability

Education

CNO registration as RPN

Job description

Job Description

In this role as a School Nurse/Community Visiting Nurse you will care for patients in both school and home settings. You will work with patients within pediatric ages with differing complexity of care needs. During community visits 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.

Hours of Work

School hours on weekdays during the school year. Every other weekend coverage required. During March Break, Christmas Break, PA Days and all other school breaks you will be scheduled for home visits as a Community Visiting Nurse.

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

This is a Union Position – Service Employees International Union Local 1 Canada

Location

County Area, Erie St. Clair District

Salary

LHIN Funded PSS Rates as per Collective Agreement: $25.69 - $28.47

Company Overview

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.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

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.

Mission

To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

Vision

Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives.

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.