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Palliative Nurse - RPN

Company:
Extendicare
Location:
Kitchener, ON, Canada
Posted:
May 16, 2024
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Description:

2000 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!

Full-time & Part-time opportunities available. 8am to 4pm OR 2pm to 10pm with every third weekend.

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

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.

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