RPN, Temporary Part-time, Huron Hospice

Temporary Part-Time RPN Position with Huron Hospice
If you love nursing and want to work in a setting where nurses feel appreciated and supported, where you have the time to really get to know the residents and families you're caring for, we would like to meet you. Our small rural hospice is located on beautiful grounds in the farming community of Huron County. We care for residents who are nearing end of life and their families as well as providing excellent symptom management for those whose goals of care include transition to other settings. For more information about Huron Hospice, please visit our website at https://www.huronhospice.ca/
Position Information
You will be responsible for providing individualized hospice and palliative care to promote comfort and quality of life for residents in your care. Responsibilities include pain and symptom management, psychosocial care for the resident and family, expert assessment and care planning, and working in partnership with an interdisciplinary team that includes a strong volunteer component. The shifts are 12 hours with required availability for both day and night shift coverage. The part time schedule is 1 day on, 1 day off, 1 night on, and 7 days off. This position goes until August 31, 2023 with the option to transition into a casual position and availability to apply for internal postings.
A minimum of 1 year's palliative care experience is preferred. Experience in geriatrics and/or care for those with chronic life-limiting illness is an asset. If you are an RPN with limited experience in hospice and palliative care and a desire to explore this specialty, we welcome your application and will work with you to gain training and experience.
Skills and Qualifications

Must be an RPN in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
Must have a current BCLS certification
Fundamentals of Palliative Careis essential within 3 months of starting
Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education (CAPCE)preferred or willing to obtain within 12 months
LEAP Core is considered an asset
Demonstrate good communication skills, both written and oral, with residents, families, colleagues, and community care partners
Have the ability practice according to facility policies, procedures, and the CNO Standards of Practice
Demonstrate an active interest in education and professional development
Demonstrate good interpersonal and interdiscplinary practices when working with colleagues, volunteers, and community partners
Engage in reflective practice and independently identify learning needs
Have computer literacy in Microsoft applications
Maintain an awareness of current trends and best practices in Hospice and Palliative Care
Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position including using computers, using mechanical lifts, and providing full body care to residents
Support and promote values compatible with the organization's mission, vision and values
Have received up to date COVID 19 vaccinations

Key Relationships
Internal: Residents, Families, Volunteers, Colleagues, Resident Care Coordinator, Executive Director and members of the Leadership Team, Medical Director
External: Community Group Participants, Community Partner Organizations, Community Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
Reports To: Resident Care Coordinator
This position closes March 9th, 2023. While we are grateful to all who apply, only those who will be interviewed will be contacted. If you have any questions about the posting or position, please feel free to contact us at erin.donald@huronhospice.ca
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to: Erin Donald, RN, MSN Resident Care Coordinator erin.donald@huronhospice.ca