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Hospice Care Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Ottawa seeks a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to provide end-of-life palliative care. Responsibilities include coordinating care, supervising a care team, and offering emotional support to residents and families. Candidates should be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and possess communication and leadership skills, as well as a dedication to the organization's mission.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in Hospice Palliative Care.
• Ability to assist clients who are bedridden or have mobility care needs.
• Ability to give and take direction.

Responsibilities

• Plans and delivers end-of-life care.
• Supervises the care team under the direction of team leaders.
• Provides emotional support to residents and families.

Skills

Dedication to mission

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Teamwork

Bilingualism (English and French)

Education

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

Current CPR

Job description

As part of our Residence Care Team you will be working as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, volunteers and staff providing care to our residents according to their care plan, providing support and assistance to the resident and their families and/or caregivers and contributing to provide a home-like, peaceful environment.

Staff may be required to transfer to an alternate site. The rate of pay is your current Hospice Care Ottawa RPN rate based on the wage schedule in the collective agreement.

This posting is intended to fill a vacant position.

This position is not eligible for group benefits or paid personal/sick leave

Your Qualifications:

We are looking for RPN’s who possess the following:

Casual Availability:

• Work 4 shifts/month minimum
• Able to work Days, Evenings, Nights and Weekends

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.

Reporting relationship

1. Reports to the Team Leader(s) and/or the Director of Residence Care.
2. Supervises, under the direction and supervision of the Team Leader(s), the care team, including volunteers, responsible for providing end-of-life palliative care to the residents of the Hospice, as well as support to their families and/or significant others.

Qualifications & Background

1. Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
2. CNA Certification in Hospice Palliative Care or willingness to obtain
3. LEAP Certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months
4. A strong sense of dedication to the mission, vision and values of Hospice Care Ottawa
5. Knowledge and experience in Hospice Palliative Care
6. Excellent communication skills
7. Leadership skills
8. Understands Ethics as they relate to Hospice Palliative Care
9. Ability to work as part of a team
10. Ability to give and take direction
11. Physically able to assist clients who are bedridden or have mobility care needs
12. Current CPR
13. Bilingualism (English and French)

COVID-19: All employees of Hospice Care Ottawa are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and continue to comply with our vaccination policy.

Key Performance Indicators

1. Quantitative and measurable results expected
2. Qualitative results to be achieved contributing to the success of the incumbent.

• 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)

We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming application from individuals with diverse backgrounds. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.