Registered Practical Nurse, Casual, Hospice

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

Job summary

A leading palliative care provider in Kingston seeks a Registered Practical Nurse to ensure excellent care for hospice patients. The role involves liaising with an interdisciplinary team, supporting patients and families, and providing supervision to PSWs. Required qualifications include an RPN diploma and 2+ years in palliative care. Competitive salaries and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Group Retirement Pension Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Education and mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nurse diploma required.
• LEAP Core Certification or willingness to pursue required.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification mandatory.
• 2+ years of experience in hospice palliative care necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for all aspects of patient care.
• Contribute to the assessment and development of care plans.
• Facilitate patient and family involvement in care discussions.
• Recognize the importance of maintaining a home-like environment.

Skills

Registered Practical Nurse diploma

LEAP Core Certification

Unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current CPR and First Aid certification

2+ years experience in hospice palliative care

Experience in pain or symptom assessment

Experience working with an interdisciplinary team

Education

Registered Practical Nurse diploma

Job description

Overview

Job Code: 19141
Status: Casual
Location: Hospice Kingston
Union: Non Union
Wage: $28.84 - $31.93
Posting Period: September 4, 2025 - September 10, 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

• 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 excellent full-time and part-time benefits
• 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