Registered Practical Nurse - Hospice

Providence Care; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading palliative care provider in Kingston is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to join their inter-professional team. The RPN will deliver exceptional care to hospice patients and families, ensuring compliance with the College of Nurses of Ontario standards. Candidates should possess a Registered Practical Nurse diploma and have at least 2 years of palliative care experience. This crucial role involves contributing to patient care plans and promoting a supportive environment, aligned with the mission of the organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Group Retirement Pension Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Education and mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have Registered Practical Nurse diploma.
• Required LEAP Core Certification or willingness to pursue.
• Must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification is necessary.
• At least 2 years of palliative care experience required.
• Must have experience in pain management.
• Experience in working with interdisciplinary teams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of patient care per Ontario Standards.
• Contributes to care plan assessments and evaluations.
• Involves patients and families in care discussions.
• Encourages patient participation in decision making.
• Maintains a home-like environment for patients.
• Collaborates with care team and reports to Care Manager.

Skills

Registered Practical Nurse diploma

LEAP Core Certification

Unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current CPR and First Aid certification

Experience in hospice palliative care

Pain or symptom assessment and management

Interdisciplinary team experience

Education

Registered Practical Nurse diploma

Job description

Job Code: 19272

Status: Casual

Location: Hospice Kingston

Union: Non Union

Wage: $28.84 - $31.93

Posting Period: September 18, 2025 - September 24, 2025

As a member of an inter‑professional team reporting to the Care Manager, the role of the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is to ensure the provision of excellent care and support to the patients of hospice house, their families and caregivers, as outlined by hospice house policies and procedures and the Standards of Nursing Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario. The RPN will liaise with the interdisciplinary team to support patients and families and will provide supervision to the PSW, and support to volunteers if required. The RPN supports the efficient operation of the house through continuous quality improvement and fulfills their duties in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values of Providence Care Centre.

Skills & Qualifications Required

• Registered Practical Nurse diploma
• LEAP Core Certification (Learning Essential Approaches in Palliative Care), or willingness to pursue.
• Unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• At least 2 years of demonstrated experience providing hospice palliative care in community, hospice, hospital or long‑term care setting.
• Prior experience in pain or symptom assessment and management.
• Prior experience working with an interdisciplinary team including volunteers.

Position Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for all aspects of patient care in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards & Providence Care policy and procedures.
• Contributes to the assessment, development, evaluation and on‑going review of the patient’s care plan and responds to patient health status changes using the hospice philosophy.
• Invites, facilitates and respects the involvement of the patient, their family/caregiver in discussions regarding the plan of care and shares knowledge as appropriate to assist them in determining health care needs and making informed decisions.
• Identifies opportunities for patient’s participation in decisions that affect the patient’s rights and lifestyle and assists staff in encouraging the patient’s participation in the decision‑making process.
• Recognizes the importance of maintaining a home‑like environment.
• Follows the care plan, collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team as appropriate, and reports any requirements to the Care Manager.

Why Work At Hospice

• As the region's leading provider for palliative care, making a profound difference in the lives of others at a time when care matters most
• State of the art 10 bed Facility with a comfortable home‑like environment
• Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
• Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation
• Group Retirement Pension Plan
• Corporate and Service specific orientation for new hires
• Focus of Healthy Workplace and Culture of Quality
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
• Located in Providence Village, 152 Phillips St., Kingston

Disclosure: We do not use Artificial Intelligence to screen, assess, or make selection decisions in our recruitment process.