Posted:
2/2/2026, 4:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada ⋅ Cambridge, Ontario, Canada ⋅ Ontario, Canada
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Job Description
In this community nursing role, as a Palliative Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) 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.
The following opportunities are available:
Kitchener
Part-Time day shift Palliative Nurse, 8am-4pm, including every third weekend
Full-Time evening shift Palliative Nurse, 2pm-10pm, including every third weekend
Cambridge
Part-Time day shift Palliative Nurse, 8am to 4pm, including every third weekend.
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
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 Nurse in good standing
Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required
Palliative experience is mandatory
Certificate in Palliative Care 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
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
When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
As the leading home care provider in the country, ParaMed Home Health Care, has proudly been helping Canadians live better at home since 1974.
When you join ParaMed, you become part of a caring community of over 12,000 dedicated professionals committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care.
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 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.
Website: https://paramed.com/
Headquarter Location: Bancroft, Ontario, Canada
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1974
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Health Care