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Nurse - RN

Kitchener, ON
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

$25,000 retention bonus for eligible nurses
Autonomy, independence, and a work-life balance
Supportive team of peer nurses and supervisors

About the role

Job Description

In this community nursing role, as a 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 a Full Time position, 8am-5pm, including every other weekend.

ParaMed is also pleased to partner with HealthForceOntario (HFO) as an approved employer for the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN) which provides a $25,000 retention bonus to eligible nurses in exchange for a 24-month, full-time commitment.

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 monitoring 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

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.

About ParaMed Home Health Care

Hospitals and Health Care
5001-10,000

ParaMed has been providing home care and wellness solutions across Canada since 1974 and is a nationally accredited provider with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada.

We ensure our care providers access to ongoing opportunities to hone their skills and upgrade their credentials, are supported with regular management and supervisory resources and regularly coached on best practices.

ParaMed is a place to grow. Our commitment to our team members and the work they do means that you can expect exceptional care providers who are well trained, supported, and engaged.

When you choose ParaMed, you access our qualified personnel and gain from our more than 50 years of proven experience providing clinical, therapeutic and home support services and a 10,000 member strong workforce.