Registered Nurse (Permanent or Casual Position)

  • Status : Permanent or Casual Position
  • Schedule : Jour, Soir, Nuit
  • Location : Ville de Montréal
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Join the Aux trois sentiers team and help advance innovative approaches to managing complex end-of-life symptoms at home through our Rapid Response Unit (RRU). Together, we provide specialized, compassionate care 24/7 to individuals who wish to die at home.

Reporting to the Clinical Care Coordinator, the Registered Nurse contributes to improving the quality of care and services provided to patients receiving end-of-life care at home and to their loved ones. Through comprehensive health assessments, care planning, and the delivery of nursing and medical treatments, the incumbent supports patients experiencing intensified symptoms during the final stages of life (approximately the last four to six weeks).

Qualifications

  • Current license to practice from the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec (OIIQ).
  • Valid driver’s licence.
  • Experience in palliative care, home care, and/or acute care.
  • Strong communication skills in both French and English, spoken and written.

Desired Profile

  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Strong autonomy and ability to manage stress in a dynamic and unpredictable environment.
  • Up-to-date clinical knowledge and technical competencies.
  • Reliable, dependable, and punctual.
  • Comfortable using healthcare technologies, including electronic medical records (EMRs), smart infusion pumps, and other clinical tools.

Benefits

  • Salary comparable to the public healthcare sector.
  • Five to six weeks of vacation upon hiring, depending on experience.
  • Supportive, healthy, and stimulating work environment.
  • Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.
  • Comprehensive specialized orientation and training program.
  • Accredited 7.5-hour ultrasound-guided vascular access training.
  • Field-based orientation with mentorship and support.
  • Team-building and organizational events.

Responsibilities

  • Use clinical judgment to collect and analyze data, assess objective and subjective clinical signs and symptoms, and relate observations to the patient’s health status and underlying conditions.
  • Assess patients’ health status, identify healthcare needs, and develop individualized care plans.
  • Plan and prioritize interventions while applying evidence-based nursing practices with autonomy and sound clinical judgment.
  • Collaborate closely with the medical team to ensure optimal symptom management and patient comfort.
  • Coordinate patient care with licensed practical nurses and personal support workers.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and adjust care plans as needed to achieve established goals and desired outcomes.
  • Contribute to a respectful, supportive, and learning-oriented work environment.

About Aux trois sentiers

Aux trois sentiers is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a continuum of personalized home-based care and services to individuals at the end of life and to their loved ones.

Our services are organized around three complementary pathways:

Path 1 | Rapid Response Unit (RRU)
A specialized team providing an alternative to hospitalization by delivering intensive end-of-life care at home during the last four to six weeks of life.

Path 2 | Support for Family Caregivers
Programs and services designed to support loved ones throughout the end-of-life journey and beyond.

Path 3 | End-of-life Home and Learning Centre (planned for 2029–2030)
A future palliative care home and centre of excellence dedicated to clinical practice, education, and innovation in palliative and end-of-life care.

At Aux trois sentiers, we envision an end-of-life experience rooted in humanity and compassion, while offering meaningful alternatives to hospitalization. To bring this vision to life, we are seeking dedicated professionals who are passionate about improving access to end-of-life care and making a tangible difference in the lives of patients and families.
We are looking for individuals who are inspired by innovation, energized by meaningful challenges, and eager to help build a transformative model of care alongside colleagues who share a deep commitment to caring for people at the end of life and those who love them.

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