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Position: Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)/Infirmier(ère) auxiliaire autorisé(e) 026-004

This posting is intended to fill a vacant position

Position Summary:

A staff nursing RPN position of 0.30 FTE in our community-based residence hospice. This position includes six (6) eight (8) hour regularly scheduled shifts at May Court Hospice. The current schedule consists of night shifts, including alternating scheduled weekends.

Based on staffing needs, the successful applicant can pick up extra shifts up to a 1.0 FTE. Picked up shifts will not increase the FTE. The rate of pay is your current Hospice Care Ottawa RN rate based on the wage schedule in the collective agreement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans, coordinates, delivers and supports a team to provide day to day end‑of‑life palliative care for the residents in the Hospice and their families and/or significant others.

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• CNA Certification in Hospice Palliative Care or willingness to obtain
• LEAP Certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months
• A strong sense of dedication to the mission, vision and values of Hospice Care Ottawa
• Knowledge and experience in Hospice Palliative Care
• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Understands Ethics as they relate to Hospice Palliative Care
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to give and take direction
• Physically able to assist bedridden and disabled patients
• Current CPR

Key Performance Indicators:

• Provides guidance and direction to Personal Support Worker (PSW)
• Provides guidance and direction to Residence Volunteers as necessary
• Ensures that personal care to patients is carried out appropriately
• Administers medications to residents as prescribed
• Administers treatments to residents as prescribed
• Provides emotional support to residents and families/significant others as appropriate.
  
  Refers family members to the Family Support Program as necessary
• Maintains records through appropriate charting, ensuring confidentiality
• Reports routinely to the Team Lead/Manager of Care
• Carries out the appropriate procedures when a resident dies
• Carries out duties and responsibilities as designated by the Team Leads in his/her absence.
• Participates in daily Resident Team meetings (Rounds).
• Liaises with physicians as necessary
• Liaises with Pharmacies as necessary
• Liaises with and mentors’ medical residents as necessary
• Mentors new staff
• Participates in Student mentorship as required
• Participates in education opportunities (providing and receiving)
• Participates in annual Hospice Health and Safety Update(s) and Skills Week
• Participates regularly in residence team meetings
• Participates on committees as required
• Participates in Hospice activities (i.e. Hike, Volunteer appreciation)

Reporting Relationship:

• Reports to the Reports to the Team Leader(s) and/or the Director of Residence Care.
• Under the direction and supervision of the Team Leader(s), Supervises the care team, including volunteers, provides end‑of‑life palliative care to the residents in the Hospice, and provides support to their families and/or significant others.

Position Status:

Permanent, Part‑time

Position

Schedule:

0.30 FTE, 6 shifts in 4 week rotation

Compensation:

$28.13 to $33.85 an hour as outlined in Collective Agreement. This position is not eligible for Group Benefits however is eligible for paid personal/sick leave

Location of Work:

May Court Hospice

Travel:

May be required able to travel to all Hospice Care Ottawa locations

Language of Work:

Bilingualism (French and English) is considered an asset

Vulnerable Sector Check:

Required

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this role. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Hospice Care Ottawa does not utilize any artificial intelligence systems (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

Employment Equity

Hospice Care Ottawa is an equal opportunity employer welcoming application from individuals with diverse backgrounds. Accommodation is available during all…