Posted 6 months ago
Community Palliative Care Nurse
@ CareKW
Ontario
Overview
CareKW is hiring registered nurses and registered practical nurses for casual or part-time in-home palliative care across Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph. The role involves physical assessments, medication administration, patient and family teaching, and care planning with an inter-professional team. Pay is $34.85 to $37.95 per hour, and training is provided.
Pay:
$34.85–$37.95 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Administer medications and provide tracheostomy, oral suctioning and G-tube feeding support
- Perform head-to-toe physical assessments each shift
- Provide patient and family health teaching
- Monitor, assess and document changes in patient condition
- Collaborate with the inter-professional team on the plan of care
Requirements summary:
- Current CNO registration in good standing
- Valid Palliative Education Certificate
- Current CPR/First Aid certification
- Complete immunization record (MMR, TDAP, Varicella, Hep B)
- Clean Vulnerable Sector Screen within 3 months of hire
- Strong documentation, clinical and interpersonal skills
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Source type not verified · applicantstack
- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | CNO registration, Palliative Education Certificate, CPR/First Aid, Immunization record |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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CareKW
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 32 |
Registered Nurse (RN) and Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
Attention all RN/RPNs we have a position for you! We are looking for qualified palliative nursing professionals to provide in-home support. Training will be provided.
CareKW is focused on creating a team of qualified individuals to enhance the health of the community and our clients. We are open to Nurses with a variety of backgrounds and training expertise.
Shift Details:
Location: Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph
Pay Range: $34.85 - $37.95 per hour
We are searching for candidates that would be available for:
- Casual/Part Time hours
The CareKW Difference:
- Continuous training and career development. Offering new graduate mentorship program and on-going support
- Offering orientation and professional development workshops
- Offering in person shadow shifts with experienced Nurses to enhance competencies related to patient care
- Competitive wage
- Healthcare benefits program (Healthcare Spending Account)
- Group Retirement Savings Program
- Reimbursement for renewal of annual nursing license for full-time nurses
- Company vehicle program (Upon Approval)
Responsibilities:
- Routine shift activities may include: Medication administration, tracheostomy or oral suctioning, enteral feeding support (g-tube feeds), assist with activities of daily living
- Perform physical patient assessments each shift (head-to-toe, respiratory, GI/GU, abdominal, cardiac)
- Perform patient and family health teaching regarding client condition
- Monitor, assess, and document changes in the patient’s condition
- Collaborate with the inter-professional healthcare team to determine and implement the patient plan of care
- Provide patient and family-centred care
- Additional tasks as assigned by Community Nursing Manager
Role Requirements:
- Current registration with the CNO, candidate must be in good standing
- Valid work/study permit (if applicable)
- Current CPR/First Aid Certification
- Complete immunization record (MMR, TDAP, Varicella, Hep B)
- Clean Vulnerable Sector Screen (within 3 months of hire)
- Strong documentation and clinical skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Access to a vehicle is considered an asset
- Must hold a valid Palliative Education Certificate
While we thank all applicants that apply, only qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
CareKW is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.
Your application will be reviewed by our HR team. We do not use AI or automated systems to screen, assess, or make hiring decisions.
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