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Registered Nurse

Extendicare · Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Full-timeOn site2-5 yrsListed as no visa sponsorshipHospitals and Health Care
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In short

Assess patients' individual needs, implement and monitor care plans, and provide nursing care to patients of varying ages and palliative care needs in their homes. Build trusting relationships with patients, maintain professional records, and provide required on-call coverage to support patient safety and care needs.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Patient AssessmentCare PlanningPalliative CarePediatric CareCommunity NursingPatient RecordkeepingTherapeutic Relationship BuildingPatient Safety

ALSO MENTIONED

Registered NurseCollege of Nurses of OntarioCommunity NursingVisiting NursingPediatric CarePalliative CareHome Health CarePatient AssessmentIndividualized Care PlansCare Plan Monitoring

Applicants must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in good standing and have experience in pediatrics and palliative care. A valid driver's license, access to a vehicle, flexibility, reliability, and willingness to travel and provide after-hours on-call coverage are required; community care experience is an asset.

About the employer

Extendicare

Helping people live better

For more than 50 years, Extendicare’s qualified and experienced teams have been helping people live better through a commitment to quality care and service that includes skilled nursing care, home health care and management and consulting services.

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We are proud to be at the forefront of senior care across Canada and work closely with government, community agencies, researchers, and our care partners, including families, to address needs, close gaps, solve problems and advance best practices. We employ thousands of people across the country who have made it their career and goal in life to care, and we have made it our priority to make sure they are trained and supported to provide the best care possible. Our Mission: Helping people live better

INDUSTRY
Hospitals and Health Care
COMPANY
Public Company
FOUNDED
1968
HEADQUARTERS
Markham, Ontario
SIZE
10,001+on LinkedIn
OFFICES
1 on LinkedIn
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7 roles

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Post-Acute CareLong-Term CareSkilled NursingRehabilitative Therapy

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Questions about this role

Is this Extendicare role remote?
Tagged on site.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 2-5 years.

The posting, in full

In this community RN Visiting Nursing role, as a 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 palliative care needs and play a key role in helping patients remain comfortable in their homes for as long as possible. Experience in Pediatrics & Palliative care is required.

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Job Description

In this community RN Visiting Nursing role, as a 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 palliative care needs and play a key role in helping patients remain comfortable in their homes for as long as possible. Experience in Pediatrics & Palliative care is required.

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
  • 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
  • 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

Time Type

Full time

Compensation Details

$27.88 - $33.05

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. Today, our national reach enables expanded access to care in homes and communities across Canada, allowing us to support more people in more places than ever before.

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 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. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at careers@paramed.com.

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.

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