Shift Nursing

Respite Care When You Need It Most

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Partners in Community Nursing provides a variety of nursing services to provide respite care to families in Durham Region. Our nurses provide caregivers relief during the day, evening, and night to support a variety of needs. Care is provided both in home and at school.

Our shift nurses work independently once oriented to your home and the specific care requirements, allowing families the peace of mind they need to rest and recharge.

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Services: Shift Nursing

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. Once the nurse has been oriented to your home and knows the care that is required, the nurse will be independent.

  • No. The nurse in your home is responsible for the one child that he/she has been contracted to provide care for.

24/7 Availability Our nursing care is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call us at 905.665.1711 or toll-free at 1.800.564.9534.

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Phone: 905.665.1711

Toll-Free: 1.800.564.9534

E-Mail: info@picn.ca

We're here to assist you with any inquiries.

Contact Information:

General Inquiries & Service Requests

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PICN provides nursing services throughout Durham Region, including Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa, Brooklin, Courtice, Bowmanville, Newcastle, and surrounding communities.

Service Area

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Partners in Community Nursing

1001 Burns St. E, Unit 2 Whitby, ON L1N 6A6

Office Location

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For nursing positions and career inquiries, visit our careers page or call our main number to speak with our recruitment team.

Career Opportunities

PICN Information

Partners in Community Nursing - Serving Durham Region families with excellence, compassion, and expertise since 1998.

  • Nursing Care:

    • Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    Administrative Support:

    • Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

    • Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM

    After-hours support:

    • 24/7 on-call nurse available for urgent concerns

  • Most services are funded at no cost through Ontario Health at Home (OHaH) for eligible clients. Inquire with your doctor today.

    Self Referral:

    Anyone can make a referral to us on your behalf and with your consent – a family doctor, friend, family member, caregiver, neighbour and even you, yourself.

    Simply give us a call at 310-2222 (no area code required).

    or online at: https://ontariohealthathome.ca/document/central-east-request-for-assessment-form/

    Private Insurance

    We also accept private insurance and private payment arrangements. Contact us to discuss funding options for your specific care needs.

  • PICN is committed to accessibility and follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) guidelines. Our office and services are designed to accommodate individuals with diverse accessibility needs.

  • We provide 24 hour/day service. In an emergency situation, please call 911, Otherwise please call 905.665.1711 and carefully listen to the voice message as it will provide you with the appropriate options.