Palliative Nurse - RN

Posted:
11/20/2024, 9:56:33 AM

Location(s):
Ontario, Canada ⋅ Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Job Description 

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

In this community nursing role, as a Palliative 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.

This is an evening line. 2pm to 10pm, including every third weekend. Part-Time and Full-Time shifts available.

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 

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 care experience is mandatory
  • Post-graduate education in Palliative care is strongly preferred
  • 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  

Union Name: UFCW
Union Local: 175 
Union Classification (Title): RN as applicable 

Salary: RN 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

Join us as we continue our 40-year tradition to help people live better and provide the most compassionate care possible! Join a winning team and let’s succeed together! 

 

ParaMed Home Health Care accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.