Casual Registered Practical Nurse; RPN

Position: Casual Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
485 Windermere Road
3rd Floor
London, ON , CAN

Description
Job Posting
Casual Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
Hourly rate is between $31.52 and $32.12 per hour

About Us
St. Joseph's Hospice aims to create a community that honours people as they journey to life's end and provide a haven where the palliative, the caregiver, and the bereaved experience compassion, hope, and healing. Our ten resident suites offer warm and inviting spaces where friends and family can gather together and spend meaningful time in the last hours, days, or weeks of their loved ones' lives.

Hospice provides wrap‑around care for the palliative individual and their family, supporting physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

The compassionate, patient‑centred care that Hospice provides is made possible by a multidisciplinary team of nurses, personal support workers, counselors, spiritual care providers, housekeeping staff, and a chef, supported by a group of loyal and empathetic volunteers.

About the Role
In this casual role, you will fill in for vacationing staff and for other staff absences. The open shift may be offered on short notice.

The RPN is 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 which includes days, nights, week‑ends and holidays in a waterfall schedule.

The successful candidate will be eligible to join the Hospice Pension Plan, HOOPP, from first day of employment.

What you will do in this role:

Assist in all aspects of resident care in accordance with the Regulated Health Professionals Act and the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards

Utilize the nursing process to provide Palliative Care to the residents and support for the family

Collaborate with the RN and the Director, Resident Care to dissolve any resident and family issues

Works with the PSW to provide personal care for all residents, as well as assists with preparing meals, light housekeeping and laundry as required

Perform pain and symptom assessments on an ongoing basis and reports to the Registered Nurse

Follow the plan of care and report any resident care requirements to the Team Leader

Consult with the resident, family members, and /or the substitute decision maker regarding needs, wishes and preferences for care

Assist in the implementation and coordination of medical interventions as ordered by the attending physician

Provide leadership to PSWs and Volunteers

Document accurately and in a timely manner

Delegate and /or teach skills and techniques to other staff and/or resident family as appropriate and in accordance with RHPA

Review, evaluate and/or revise the Resident Care Plan daily.

Qualifications & Requirements
We are looking for someone with the following:

Practical Nurse graduate of a College or University Program

Current registration and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Demonstrated experience working in hospice palliative care, with expertise in pain and symptom management

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

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos

Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group settings

Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care, CAPCE, and LEAP Certificate of Completion or commitment to obtain within 2 years of start date

Vulnerable sector check and proof of COVID‑19 vaccination required

Next Step
If you are passionate, lead with your heart and are enthusiastic about being part of an awesome team, then we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter by April 30, 2026 to:

Nancy Tyndall
nanc

While we truly appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

St. Joseph’s Hospice is an inclusive employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, who embrace our core values, and will accommodate applicants’ needs throughout all stages of the selection process. Please liaise with HR to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

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