Palliative Registered Nurse

Job Description

Up to $2000 Signing Bonus Offered!

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.

Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities available. 8am to 4pm or 2pm to 10pm, includes every third weekend. Must be willing to travel anywhere within Kitchener and Cambridge.

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 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

$36.16 - $41.57

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 [email protected].

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.