Visiting Program

Who is Partners In Community Nursing (PICN) and what is the Visiting Program?

TL;DR: Partners In Community Nursing (PICN) is a community nursing and home care organization serving Durham Region since 1998; the Visiting Nursing Program employs visiting nurses who provide in-home, school, and retirement-community care across the region. PICN operates the Visiting Nursing Program and employs visiting nurses (Role_VisitingNurses) to deliver community nursing and home care in settings such as homes, schools, and retirement communities across Durham Region. The Visiting Program page highlights PICN’s focus on professional development, family-centred care, and practical contact points including the Whitby office and main phone numbers.

What nursing employment programs does PICN offer and how do they differ (Visiting, Shift, School)?

TL;DR: PICN offers the Visiting Nursing Program, a Shift Nursing Program, and a School Nursing Program—each is an employment pathway that employs different roles (Role_VisitingNurses, Role_ShiftNurses, Role_SchoolNurses) to deliver services across Durham Region. The Channel_CareerOpportunitiesPage and hiring pages describe Program_VisitingNurseProgram (home and community visits), Program_ShiftNursingProgram (extended or block shifts for complex care), and Program_SchoolNursingProgram (school-based pediatric care). Each program emphasizes Value_ProfessionalDevelopment, flexibility, and opportunities to specialize; full job descriptions and application instructions are on the careers and hiring pages.

What benefits, incentives, and supports are available to nurses joining PICN?

TL;DR: PICN lists a retention incentive bonus ($5,000), an Ontario Health CCPN Grant (up to $25,000 for eligible nurses), paid travel and administrative time and education reimbursement. The Visiting Program page details tangible supports including the Retention Incentive Bonus, Ontario Health CCPN Grant, paid travel time and mileage reimbursement, education reimbursement and paid training, and for full-time staff. These supports align with PICN’s stated values of professional development and career growth; specific eligibility details should be confirmed with recruitment.

What are the requirements to apply to PICN’s Visiting Program?

TL;DR: Applicants need current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), valid CPR certification, a valid Ontario driver’s license and reliable vehicle, and availability for varied shifts; new graduates are welcome. The landing page lists Requirements including CNO registration, CPR certification, and a driver’s license with reliable vehicle, plus the expectation to work days, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and some holidays. New graduates are explicitly invited to apply. These requirements reflect the travel and clinical responsibilities of Role_VisitingNurses and Role_ShiftNurses who work in homes, schools, and retirement communities across Durham Region.

How do I apply or get in touch about Visiting Program roles?

TL;DR: Apply via the external online apply form (JotForm) linked on the page, or contact PICN by Phone (905.665.1711), Toll-Free (1.800.564.9534), or email (info@picn.ca); the careers page also lists programs and openings. The page provides the external apply form URL (https://form.jotform.com/252364620546052), links to the Channel_CareerOpportunitiesPage and specific hiring pages (/hiring-visiting-program, /hiring-shift-program, /hiring-school-program), and direct contact points including Contact_MainPhone, Contact_TollFreePICN, and the Whitby office address for in-region inquiries.

Where in Durham Region would I work as a PICN nurse?

TL;DR: PICN delivers care across Durham Region including Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa and surrounding communities; nurses practice in homes, schools, and retirement communities. The landing page and knowledge graph state that PICN serves DurhamRegion and specific locations such as City_Whitby, City_Ajax, City_Pickering, City_Oshawa and additional communities like Brooklin, Courtice, Bowmanville, and Newcastle. Role_VisitingNurses and Role_ShiftNurses primarily work in Setting_Home, Setting_School, and Setting_RetirementCommunity; the Whitby office (Location_WhitbyOffice) is listed as a contact point.

What does the Shift Program involve—what kinds of pediatric skills are required?

TL;DR: The Shift Nursing Program involves providing flexible, often block or overnight pediatric care—skills commonly used include enteral feeding, tracheostomy support, seizure management, and palliative care; Role_ShiftNurses deliver these services under the Program_ShiftNursingProgram. The Shift Program description emphasizes pediatric-focused home shift care that supports families with enteral feeding and nutrition support (Skill_EnteralFeeding), tracheostomy and ventilator care (Skill_TracheostomyVentilatorCare), seizure management, and palliative needs (Service_PalliativeCare). Role_ShiftNurses provide extended coverage so families have reliable relief; exact shift schedules are detailed in the Shift Program job posting.

What does the School Shift Program involve and what skills are needed for school-based nursing?

TL;DR: The School Shift Program places Role_SchoolNurses in Durham Region schools to provide pediatric nursing including enteral feeding, airway management, seizure support, and diabetes care for students in need. The School Shift Program description on the landing page explains that Program_SchoolNursingProgram nurses support pediatric clients (Stakeholder_PediatricClientsBirthTo21) in Setting_School with skills such as Skill_EnteralFeeding, airway and seizure support, and diabetes management. These nurses coordinate with families and school staff to provide safe, family-centred care during the school day; specific posting details are on the hiring-school-program page.

How does PICN ensure safety, qualifications, and specialized training for palliative and complex care?

TL;DR: PICN uses trained Role_VisitingNurses supported by programs like CAPCE and partnerships such as NSWOCC and Ontario Health at Home; specialized skills include home infusion, central venous line management, and pediatric palliative competencies. The knowledge graph indicates Program_CAPCE enhances competency for Role_VisitingNurses and supports Service_PalliativeCare, Org_NSWOCC supports Service_OstomyCare, and Org_OntarioHealthAtHome can fund or coordinate services like Service_IVTherapy and palliative care. PICN’s approach emphasises Principle_EvidenceBasedPractice, Principle_CommunityPartnerships, and ongoing professional development; exact certification requirements for specialty tasks are provided in role postings and training materials.

What accessibility and emergency supports does PICN provide for applicants and clients?

TL;DR: PICN commits to AODA-aligned accessibility and invites applicants to request accommodations during recruitment; for emergencies PICN’s protocol directs callers to 911 and provides a main phone for non-emergencies. The landing page includes an Accessibility Statement referencing the Program_AODAPlan and PICN’s commitment to Principle_Accessibility and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (Law_AODA). The Policy_EmergencyProtocol specifies that clients should call Contact_Emergency911 for urgent situations and use Contact_MainPhone (905.665.1711) or the toll-free number for non-urgent matters; accommodation requests during hiring should be communicated in advance.