Sobre este puesto de Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) en Extendicare
Job Description
In this community nursing role, you as a Licensed Practical Nurse will have scheduled visits within the community 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. If you are looking for a career that offers you autonomy, independence and a work-life balance, this position is for you!
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 NSCN as a Licensed Practical 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
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.
We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Time Type
Full timeAs the leading home care provider in the country, ParaMed Home Health Care, has proudly been helping Canadians live better at home since 1974.
When you join ParaMed, you become part of a caring community of over 12,000 dedicated professionals committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care.
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 committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.
