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Who is Partners In Community Nursing (PICN) and what services does PICN (PROVIDES_SERVICE / PROVIDES_SERVICE_CATEGORY) in Durham Region?

TL;DR: Partners In Community Nursing (PICN) is a community nursing and home care organization that PROVIDES_SERVICE_CATEGORY community nursing and PROVIDES_SERVICE home care across Durham Region, offering services such as palliative care, pediatric nursing, wound care, IV therapy, foot care, ostomy care, oncology nursing, gerontological nursing and health teaching. PICN (SERVES_REGION Durham Region, ESTABLISHED_IN 1998) delivers community-based nursing through its Role_NursingTeam and Role_VisitingNurses who DELIVER_SERVICE in Setting_Home, Setting_School and Setting_Community. The Contact page lists core Service nodes and short descriptions for Gerontological Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Palliative Care, Shift Nursing, Intravenous (IV) Therapy, Post-Operative Surgical Care, Oncology Nursing, Foot Care, Ostomy Care, Wound Care and Health Teaching so visitors can understand PICN’s scope before contacting the organization.

How do I contact PICN or start a nursing care request (HAS_CONTACT_POINT / MAINTAINS_CHANNEL)?

TL;DR: Call PICN at 905.665.1711 or toll-free 1.800.564.9534, email info@picn.ca or use PICN’s online Service Request Form (Channel_ServiceRequestForm) to start care. The Contact page shows PICN HAS_CONTACT_POINT phone 905.665.1711 and Contact_TollFreePICN 1.800.564.9534, mailto info@picn.ca, and the office address at Location_WhitbyOffice. PICN MAINTAINS_CHANNEL an online Service Request Form (https://form.jotform.com/252364620546052) which is listed as the access path (HAS_ACCESS_PATH) for initiating palliative, oncology, IV therapy, foot care and other services. For employment inquiries the page lists hr@picn.ca and a Careers/Career Opportunities channel linking to Program_VisitingNurseProgram and related employment programs.

Does PICN provide home-based palliative care and how do visiting nurses coordinate with hospitals and Ontario Health at Home (DELIVERS_SERVICE / COORDINATES_WITH_SETTING / FUNDS_OR_COORDINATES_SERVICE)?

TL;DR: Yes — PICN PROVIDES_SERVICE Palliative Care delivered by Role_VisitingNurses in clients’ homes (DELIVERED_IN_SETTING Setting_Home) and coordinates with hospitals and Org_OntarioHealthAtHome for transitions and funding/assessment pathways. PICN’s palliative program is described on the Contact and blog content and is supported by CAPCE training (Program_CAPCE ENHANCES_COMPETENCY_OF Role_VisitingNurses). The knowledge graph notes that Service_PalliativeCare COORDINATES_WITH_SETTING hospitals for transitions and that Org_OntarioHealthAtHome can FUNDS_OR_COORDINATES_SERVICE or provide referral pathways to access PICN palliative care. For urgent medical emergencies PICN MAINTAINS_POLICY the Emergency Protocol that instructs callers to use Contact_Emergency911; non-urgent referrals can be started via the Channel_ServiceRequestForm or by calling the listed PICN phone numbers.

What pediatric nursing services does PICN (PROVIDES_SERVICE Service_PediatricNursing) offer, and where are they delivered (Setting_Home / Setting_School / Setting_Community)?

TL;DR: PICN PROVIDES_SERVICE Pediatric Nursing for clients birth to 21 (Stakeholder_PediatricClientsBirthTo21) and DELIVERS_SERVICE pediatric care in homes, schools and community settings via Role_VisitingNurses and Program_SchoolNursingProgram. The Contact page lists Pediatric Nursing as a core service and the knowledge graph shows Service_PediatricNursing REQUIRES_SKILL such as Skill_EnteralFeeding, Skill_TracheostomyVentilatorCare, Skill_CentralVenousLineManagement and Skill_HomeInfusionTherapy. PICN’s Program_VisitingNurseProgram and Program_SchoolNursingProgram employ Role_VisitingNurses and Role_SchoolNurses who PRACTICE_IN Setting_Home and Setting_School to support children and youth with complex needs. If you need school-based nursing support or home-based pediatric care you can request services via the Channel_ServiceRequestForm or contact PICN directly.

What is Shift Nursing at PICN and who benefits from the Program_ShiftNursingProgram and Role_ShiftNurses (PROVIDES_SERVICE / HAS_EMPLOYMENT_PROGRAM)?

TL;DR: Shift Nursing at PICN (Service_ShiftNursing) provides extended or block coverage delivered by Role_ShiftNurses for clients with complex or high-support needs; families and caregivers benefit from respite and continuity of care. The Contact page describes Shift Nursing as respite and extended coverage; the knowledge graph links Service_ShiftNursing to Program_ShiftNursingProgram and Role_ShiftNurses who DELIVER_SERVICE in home and community settings. Value_Flexibility and Principle_StaffWellbeing support flexible scheduling for nurses and families, and the Channel_CareerOpportunitiesPage presents Shift and Visiting programs for nurses interested in these roles. For referrals or to inquire about availability, use the Channel_ServiceRequestForm or call PICN’s contact numbers.

How does PICN address accessibility and compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (Program_AODAPlan / Law_AODA / Principle_Accessibility)?

TL;DR: PICN publishes an AODA Plan (Program_AODAPlan) and commits to following the AODA (Law_AODA) and Principle_Accessibility so services, settings and documents are designed to remove barriers for People with Disabilities. The knowledge graph shows PICN PUBLISHES_DOCUMENT a Program_AODAPlan under Channel_PICNUpdates which OPERATIONALIZES_PRINCIPLE Principle_Accessibility. The Contact page and service descriptions note that services delivered in Setting_Home and Setting_School apply Principle_Accessibility. If you need a specific accommodation or want a copy of the AODA Plan, the PICN Contact page and PICN Updates channel are the listed access points; specific accessibility requests are not itemized on the contact page and should be raised by phone or email.

What qualifications and safety measures do PICN nurses have for specialized care like ostomy, wound care and oncology nursing (ENHANCES_COMPETENCY_OF / SUPPORTS_SERVICE / REQUIRES_SKILL)?

TL;DR: PICN nurses include Role_VisitingNurses supported by specialized programs and partnerships — for example Org_NSWOCC supports Service_OstomyCare, CAPCE supports Service_PalliativeCare, and oncology nursing follows evidence-based practice for safe chemotherapy, post-radiation and side-effect management. The knowledge graph links Service_OstomyCare to Org_NSWOCC which SUPPORTS_SERVICE and indicates Role_VisitingNurses DELIVER_SERVICE across ostomy, wound and oncology care. Service_OncologyNursing REQUIRES_SKILL such as Skill_ChemotherapyAdministration, Skill_PostRadiationCare and Skill_OncologySideEffectManagement and Principle_EvidenceBasedPractice APPLIES_TO_SERVICE_OncologyNursing. CAPCE training ENHANCES_COMPETENCY_OF visiting palliative nurses. The Contact page does not list specific credential documents or individual nurse certifications; for detailed qualification questions the page suggests contacting PICN by phone, email, or the service request form.

Does PICN serve cities like Oshawa, Pickering, Whitby and Ajax (SERVES_CITY / SERVES_REGION)?

TL;DR: Yes — PICN SERVES_REGION Durham Region and specifically SERVES_CITY Oshawa, Pickering, Whitby and Ajax; nursing services are delivered locally in homes, schools and community settings. The knowledge graph explicitly connects PICN to City_Oshawa, City_Pickering, City_Whitby and City_Ajax and notes the Whitby office location at Location_WhitbyOffice. Service delivery is via Role_VisitingNurses PRACTICING_IN Setting_Home, Setting_School and Setting_Community. For service availability in your neighbourhood, use the Channel_ServiceRequestForm or call PICN’s listed phone numbers.

How can I apply for nursing roles at PICN and what employment programs are available (Channel_CareerOpportunitiesPage / HAS_EMPLOYMENT_PROGRAM)?

TL;DR: PICN MAINTAINS_CHANNEL a Career Opportunities Page that presents Program_VisitingNurseProgram, Program_ShiftNursingProgram and Program_SchoolNursingProgram; contact hr@picn.ca or use the Careers links to apply or request job details. The Contact and Careers information lists hr@picn.ca and a Career Opportunities channel that PRESENTS_PROGRAMS for visiting, shift and school nursing. PICN’s organizational values (Value_ProfessionalDevelopment, Value_CareerGrowth, Value_Innovation) and Principle_StaffWellbeing are emphasized in recruitment messaging. Many “See Full Job Description” links on the page are placeholders; for up-to-date job postings and application paths use the Channel_CareerOpportunitiesPage or email the HR contact shown on the Contact page.