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

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance; Stratford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Ontario is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for a temporary full-time position at Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth from July 2025 to September 2026. This role involves providing personalized hospice and palliative care with a focus on comfort, quality of life, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team. Candidates are expected to have a strong background in palliative care and a passion for end-of-life services.

Qualifications

• Registered member with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• BCLS certification is necessary.
• Experience in palliative care (1-2 years) preferred, with training for suitable candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized hospice and palliative care focusing on comfort and quality of life.
• Involve in care planning, assessment, and pain management.
• Work as part of an interprofessional collaborative team.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to meet physical demands

Passion for palliative/end-of-life care

Team player

Education

Registered member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current BCLS certification

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

Job description

ROTARY HOSPICE STRATFORD PERTH (HOSPICE CARE AVON MAITLAND)

NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION: REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE (RPN)

Temporary full-time positions, approx. July 2025-Sept 2026

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: 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 directly 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.