Partners in Community Nursing

02/09/2026

What does supportive leadership actually look like in community nursing?

Dillon is one of the Nurse Managers at Partners in Community Nursing, and in this video he speaks to a core value at PICN: taking the time to recognize strong work, offer positive feedback, and genuinely lift up the nurses on the team.

He shares how consistent acknowledgement, encouragement, and open communication are key to supporting nurses in the field, not just clinically, but as people, and how that kind of leadership shows up day-to-day at PICN.

💬 What does good leadership look like to you in nursing?

02/03/2026

We see this search all the time: “PICN certification.”
So let’s clear it up properly.

PICN does not issue nursing certifications.

We’re not a regulatory body or school.

What we do offer is:
• Employment opportunities
• Paid orientation and onboarding
• Real-world community nursing experience across Durham Region

If you’re licensed with the College of Nurses of Ontario and curious about community nursing, this post is for you.

💬 Have you ever searched “PICN certification” yourself?
🔗 Read our blog to learn what’s actually required to work with PICN.
https://www.picn.ca/picn-blog/picn-requirements-explained-how-nurses-work-with-partners-in-community-nursing

12/30/2025

Simple Winter Prep = Safer Home Care ❄️

After 27 Durham winters, we know what makes the biggest difference for families receiving home nursing:

✔️ Clear a safe, salted path to the door
✔️ Keep house numbers visible for night visits
✔️ Stock two weeks of essential meds before holiday closures
✔️ Update emergency contacts if family is traveling
✔️ Keep masks + sanitizer handy for visitors
✔️ Don’t feel guilty limiting holiday visits to protect medically fragile loved ones

Winter is unpredictable. Your care shouldn’t be.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed this season, you’re not alone—PICN is here for you.
📞 905.665.1711
📞 Ontario Health at Home: 310-2222

12/23/2025

For Some Families, the Holidays Are Heavy ❤️‍🩹

Not every December is joyful.

Some families are navigating palliative care.
Some are adjusting to a new diagnosis.
Some are grieving, exhausted, or just trying to get through the next hour.

At PICN, we see you.

What helps:
- Quiet, simple holidays (permission granted)
- Respite support so caregivers can rest
- Understanding that sadness is okay—even when your loved one is still here

This season isn’t about picture-perfect moments.
It’s about dignity, safety, and being supported at home.
If you need help this December, we’re here.

💛 Community Care Durham (respite)
💛 Ontario Caregiver Organization (24/7 helpline)
💛 Lakeridge Health (after-hours questions)

12/18/2025

Winter Care, Warm Hearts ❄️❤️

Fresh snow looks pretty… until you’re trying to get a nurse up an icy driveway at 11 p.m.
At PICN, December in Durham Region means one thing:
keeping families safely at home, even when winter makes everything harder.

From Oshawa to Pickering, our nurses show up through:
- Snowstorms
- Flu season
- School break chaos
- Holiday visitors (and germs)
- Complex care that can’t wait

Because medical needs don’t take a holiday—and neither do we.
Home is where dignity lives. Even in December. Especially in December.
👉 Need support this winter? Call 905.665.1711
👉 Thinking about community nursing? picn.ca/careers

12/16/2025

We honour those who care, parents, spouses, nurses, and families who show up every single day.

Our Nurse Manager, Dillon, reminds us:
“Don’t chase the grind. You’re not behind. Life doesn’t go how you plan, and that’s okay.”

At Partners in Community Nursing, we build flexibility and respect into every role, so nurses and families can breathe, rest, and regroup.

💚 If you’re a caregiver in Durham Region, know that you’re not alone.
💙 And if you’re a nurse looking for meaningful, flexible work, there’s a place for you here.

👉 Learn more at picn.ca

12/11/2025

Kindness isn’t a policy, it’s how we show up.

PICN nurse Sarah says it best:

“I used to knock so softly I was afraid to disturb someone. Now I walk in and yell, ‘Honey, I’m home!’”
That’s what care feels like, warmth, confidence, and connection.

Our nurses bring that energy into homes every day across Durham Region, from Pickering to Bowmanville, helping families feel seen, safe, and supported.

💛 Looking for care that feels like family?
💙 Or a nursing role that lets you make a real impact?
You’ll find both at PICN.
👉 picn.ca

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12/09/2025

Every visit starts with one thing: listening.

“Most of the kids I care for are non-verbal,” says Angela, one of our PICN night-shift nurses. “You learn to read everything, the eyes, the breath, the smallest signs.”

That’s what trust looks like in community care, being there when families need you most, often when words aren’t enough.

Since 1998, PICN has been providing personalized nursing care across Durham Region, from in-home visits to school-based support.

Because real care is more than a service, it’s a relationship.
💙 Learn more about our flexible community care or apply to join our team:
👉 picn.ca/join-our-team

11/24/2025

At Partners in Community Nursing, our promise is simple:
Take care of your people, and they’ll take care of your community.

For over 25 years, we’ve supported families and nurses across Durham Region from west Pickering, north to Beaverton, east to Newtonville and south to Lake Ontario with care that adapts to real life.

Because when nurses feel trusted and supported, families receive the best version of care, flexible, compassionate, and consistent.

Explore how our approach makes a difference: https://www.picn.ca/picn-blog/rest-easy-how-flexible-nursing-supports-families-at-picn

Why Flexibility Matters for Families Every family’s rhythm is unique. Some parents need overnight care so they can finally sleep through the night. Others need help during school hours or after work, when days feel longest and energy runs low. By offering flexible scheduling and part-time roles

11/13/2025

Behind every visit is a nurse who’s supported to do their best work.

At PICN, flexible scheduling isn’t just a perk, it’s how we build consistency and trust for families across Durham Region.

When nurses can create sustainable schedules, families see the same faces week after week. That stability helps children thrive and parents breathe a little easier.

💬 “We make sure the same faces walk through that door week after week. That’s how trust grows.” — Dillon, Nurse Manager

If you’re a nurse looking for a career that values your balance and impact, join our team.

Join Our Team → https://www.picn.ca/careers

11/05/2025

Real life doesn’t run on a perfect schedule, and neither do we.

Whether it’s wound care, IV therapy, or helping parents through long nights, PICN’s Visiting Nurse Program is designed to adapt to your family’s rhythm.

💬 “Every visit is different. What families remember is that someone showed up, on their schedule, in their space, with respect.” — Sarah, Clinical Resource Lead

Since 1998, we’ve been providing trusted home care in Durham Region, meeting families where they are, with flexibility, compassion, and understanding.

Discover care that fits your life → https://www.picn.ca/services

10/30/2025

At Partners in Community Nursing (PICN), flexibility isn’t just for our nurses, it’s for the families we serve.

Since 1998, our team has been providing expert in-home nursing care across Durham Region, from Oshawa to Pickering, Whitby, and Ajax.

Families tell us the biggest difference they feel is consistency, familiar faces, reliable care, and nights where parents can finally sleep knowing someone is there.

💬 “For me, night-shift nursing means families can finally rest.” — Angela, PICN Nurse
That’s what flexible care looks like: peace of mind, right at home.

👉 Learn more about how flexible nursing supports families: https://www.picn.ca/picn-blog/rest-easy-how-flexible-nursing-supports-families-at-picn

Why Flexibility Matters for Families Every family’s rhythm is unique. Some parents need overnight care so they can finally sleep through the night. Others need help during school hours or after work, when days feel longest and energy runs low. By offering flexible scheduling and part-time roles