Registered Nurse (RN), Temporary Full-Time, Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance; Stratford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a temporary full-time position at Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth. In this role, the RN will provide compassionate hospice and palliative care, emphasizing comfort and quality of life for residents and their families. The ideal candidate will have recent palliative care experience, exemplary communication skills, and a passion for end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• Registered member with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current BCLS certification required.
• 1-2 years recent palliative care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized hospice and palliative care focusing on comfort and quality of life.
• Responsible for care planning, assessment & pain and symptom management.
• Collaborate with the interprofessional team for psychosocial care.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to meet physical demands

Passion for palliative/end-of-life care

Team player

Education

Current registered member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

BCLS certification

Completion of palliative care courses (Core and Advanced Fundamentals, LEAP, CAPCE)

Job description

ROTARY HOSPICE STRATFORD PERTH (HOSPICE CARE AVON MAITLAND)

NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION: REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Temporary Full-time position, Approx. July 2025-Sept 2026 1

12hr shifts on a rotating schedule

POSITION SUMMARY: As a member of the interprofessional collaborative team, the nurse is responsible for individualized hospice and palliative care that focuses on comfort and quality of life, care planning, assessment & pain and symptom management, and psychosocial care for the resident and their family.

REPORTS TO: Director of Resident Care (DRC)

DATE REQUIRED: This position will remain posted until filled.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current registered member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current BCLS certification
• Completion of established palliative care courses such as Core and Advanced Fundamentals, LEAP, CAPCE,
  
  

preferred, or willingness to enrol.

Experience

• One-two (1-2) years of recent palliative care experience with demonstrated expertise in pain and symptom management; experience in a hospice residence setting or a palliative unit/community assignment preferred. Willing to train suitable candidates.
  
  

Requirements

• Two Step TB test and Vulnerable Sector Check
  
  

Abilities

• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.
• Passion for palliative/end-of-life care
• Good team player, able to build positive rapport with
  
  

residents, families, and community partners

• An interest in ongoing professional development
  
  

More information about Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth can be found at www.rotaryhospice.ca or by calling us at [phone] ext. 550.

Please submit a complete resume to [e-mail].

Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources for assistance.