Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Hospice (Casual Permanent)

Who We Are

Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit, with over 1,200 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. The founding chapter of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been helping seniors and people living with disabilities in Eastern Ontario live with choice and dignity since 1897.

For our staff, we are proud to help them be the best they can be both now and into the future. Through comprehensive onboarding and continual training, you are continuously improving your professional practice with Carefor; and with the HOOPP pension plan, great benefits and a flexible schedule, we’re looking out for you and your family. At Carefor, we know our work matters, and we’re proud of the impact we have in people’s lives

Overview

The Hospice RPN is responsible for the provision and management of cost-effective nursing care to the clients at Carefor Hospice Cornwall. Care is provided within the framework of quality & risk management and the standards and scope of practice set by Carefor and the College of Nurses of Ontario. The nurse is responsible to teach and delegate tasks to different levels of workers, including Personal Support Workers and volunteers. The nurse creates an environment of practical, psychosocial and spiritual support for the clients of the Carefor Hospice Cornwall.

Responsibilities

• Provides complete, relevant assessment of the client, following pre-set procedures
• Implements the care plan based on the nursing assessment in collaboration with the Hospice RN or physician
• Implements nursing strategies or interventions according to the established care plan
• Performs technical nursing skills at a safe level in accordance with scope of practice, nursing principles and Carefor policies and procedures
• Describes, evaluates and documents client’s responses to the care plan utilizing the electronic record
• Utilizes appropriate interviewing and communication skills to obtain information from the client/family
• Describes and documents nursing processes clearly, concisely, accurately and appropriately, according to Carefor standards
• Evaluates client’s responses to care plan for the achievement of realistic client-centered outcomes. Revises plan as required
• Demonstrates respect for client’s choices and decisions
• Utilizes adult learning principles and established teaching materials to provide health teaching to clients, unregulated care providers and volunteers
• Reports and discusses client's status on a regular basis with other members of the health care team
• Liaises with the Hospice staff.
• Works closely with the PSW’s and volunteers, providing them with direction, teaching and support
• Orders and checks new medications from the pharmacy and lists the medications on the MAR sheets

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Practical Nurse in the province of Ontario
• Clinical practice experience mandatory
• Experience in community health preferred
• Palliative Care mandatory
• Excellent skills in assessment, risk identification and management
• Collaboration, consultation and counselling to resolve issues
• Enhanced chronic disease monitoring and management
• Health teaching
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal relationship building
• Ability to work with regulated and unregulated care providers and volunteers
• Strong commitment to and empathy with palliative clients and appreciation for the physical, social, psychosocial and spiritual aspects of end of life

What We Offer

• Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Employee Group Benefit Plan (Full-Time Permanent Employees Only)
• Premiums for evening and weekend shifts
• Paid Travel and time
• Paid Orientation
• Paid professional development and training
• Employee Assistance Program

EDI Statement

Carefor values equity, diversity and inclusion in all its forms and recruits qualified individuals at all occupational levels that reflect the diversity of our clients and our community. We are committed to providing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and a work environment that supports our diverse workforce. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know when contacted. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.