$2000 Full-Time & $1000 Part-Time Sign-on Bonus! 

  

In this community nursing role, you as a Palliative 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!  

This is an evening shift. 2pm to 10pm, including every third weekend. Full-time & Part-Time available.

 

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 
• Palliative care experience is mandatory
• Post-graduate education in Palliative care is strongly preferred
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle 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 
• 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  

 

 

Union Name: UFCW 
Union Local: 175 
Union Classification (Title): RPN or LPN as applicable 

Salary: RPN Visit Rate + Palliative Premium
Nursing Schedule: As per collective agreement

 

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. 

 

Time Type:

Full time