Registered Practical Nurse, Part Time, Hospice

Talent Pool Builder; Kingston; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Group retirement plan

Education and bursary opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Providence Care Centre in Kingston, Ontario is seeking a part-time Registered Practical Nurse to support hospice care. You will work with an inter-professional team and liaise with patients, families, and caregivers to ensure high-quality nursing care.

The role requires an RPN diploma, CCNO registration, CPR/First Aid, and LEAP Core Certification (or willingness to pursue). Previous hospice or palliative care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• RPN diploma required.
• LEAP Core Certification or willingness to pursue.
• Unrestricted registration with the CNO.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care per standards and policies.
• Contribute to assessment, planning, evaluation and updates of care plans.
• Involve patient and family in care discussions and decisions.
• Support and supervise PSWs and volunteers as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to maintain home-like environment.
• Report care needs to Care Manager and ensure quality improvement.

Education

Registered Practical Nurse diploma

LEAP Core Certification

Unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

Job Code: 27938

Status: Part Time

Location: Hospice Kingston

Union: Non Union

Wage: $35.12 - $37.89

Posting Period: October 21, 2026 - October 27, 2026

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 Workplaceand 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.

Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care.