Hh05-26 Registered Practical Nurse, Temporary Part-time, Huron Hospice (opens in a new tab)

Huron East; Clinton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Huron Hospice Bender House in Clinton, Ontario, seeks a Part Time Registered Practical Nurse for a one-year term (with option to become permanent) from November 2, 2026 to November 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will provide compassionate, person-centered palliative care, collaborating with a dedicated team and supporting residents and families on the journey at the end of life.

Qualifications

• RPN in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Minimum of one year of RPN experience within the last five years.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Computer literacy (Outlook, Microsoft Word).

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage palliative symptoms and provide person-centered care.
• Collaborate with the nursing team to support residents and families.
• Adapt to varied clinical situations and work both independently and in a team.

Skills

RPN License

One year experience

BCLS

Outlook/Word

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Part Time Registered Practical Nurse

One Year Term (with the option to become permanent)

November 2nd, 2026 to November 1st, 2027

Are you passionate about helping people live well throughout their palliative care journey? Do you have a desire to ensure that people in hospice are treated with compassion, dignity and respect? Do you value person and family centered care? Are you looking for an opportunity to practice in a supportive and unique environment as a valued member of the nursing team? If these statements resonate with you, we welcome you to consider applying to a temporary part time Registered Practical Nurse position at Huron Hospice Bender House.

Huron Hospice Bender House is a small, residential hospice on 12 acres of land, just outside Clinton, ON. Our outside grounds are beautiful, but it is the inside of the house that makes it special. Bender House is an intimate space where families gather to create as many memories as possible, as their loved ones come to their end of their lives. Our team of skilled RNs and RPNs, along with our compassionate volunteers and committed Leadership group, ensure that all feel well cared for when they enter though the doors.

The successful candidate for this position will have excellent communication skills, be able to quickly establish meaningful relationships, be skilled in the assessment and management of palliative symptoms and ensure that all domains of person-centered care are addressed. The candidate will demonstrate an ability to work with a variety of people and in a variety of clinical situations. They will be comfortable working independently and as well as being part of a team and will be able to adapt to the varied and changing needs of the residents in our care. The successful candidate will be committed to ongoing learning and growth opportunities

Required Qualifications

• • Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• • Minimum of one year registered practical nursing experience, in the past 5 years
• • Current BCLS certification
• • Computer literacy (outlook, Microsoft word)

Preferred Qualifications

• • Previous experience working at Huron Hospice
• • Previous experience working with a palliative care team and/or hospice environment in the past 5 years
• • Previous experience working with palliative clients in long term care and/or other settings in the past 5 years
• • Fundamentals of Palliative Care (must be willing to complete within 12 months of employment with Huron Hospice)
• • Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education (CAPCE) (must be willing to obtain within 18 months of employment with Huron Hospice)
• • Learning Essentials Approaches to Palliative Care (LEAP) course(s)
• • Demonstration of continuous professional development (courses, conferences etc)
• • Previous committee involvement
• • Experience with Info Anywhere (our client management system)

The rotation is built on a 9 week cycle and currently follows the waterfall rotation (day,day, night,night with 5 days off). The part time rotation is day, off, night, with 6 days off. All shifts are 12 hours in length.

The salary range of this position is between $30.84/hour to $36.19/hour which includes 12% in lieu of vacation and benefits. Salary is dependent on experience and supplemental education.

This position will close at 1600 on Friday October 16th, 2026. If you have any questions about the posting or position, please feel free to contact us at [e-mail].

Huron Hospice is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. We know that we are strengthened by a
diverse workforce and encourage applications from all equity-seeking groups, including
but not limited to: Indigenous persons, visible minorities, persons with visible and/or
invisible disabilities, and persons of marginalized sexual orientation and gender identities.
Upon individual requests, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to
accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation
through the application, interview, or selection process, please contact
[e-mail] for assistance.