Registered Practical Nurse; RPN​/nfirmier; ère auxiliaire autorisé; e; IAA

Position Overview

A staff nursing RPN position of 0.55 FTE in our community-based residence hospice. This position includes eleven (11) regular eight (8) hour shifts at May Court Hospice. The current schedule consists of night shifts, including every other weekend.

Based on staffing needs, the successful applicant can pick up extra shifts up to a 1.0 FTE. Picked up shifts will not increase the FTE. The above line has regularly scheduled shifts at May Court Hospice. Staff may be required to transfer to an alternate site. The rate of pay is your current Hospice Care Ottawa RN rate based on the wage schedule in the collective agreement.

This posting is intended to fill a vacant position.

This position is not eligible for group benefits, however, is eligible for paid personal/sick leave.

Plans, coordinates, delivers and supports a team to provide day-to-day end-of-life palliative care for the residents in the Hospice and their families and/or significant others.

COVID-19:
All employees of Hospice Care Ottawa are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and continue to comply with our vaccination policy.

• Provides guidance and direction to Personal Support Worker (PSW).
• Provides guidance and direction to Residence Volunteers as necessary.
• Ensures that personal care to patients is carried out appropriately.
• Administers medications to residents as prescribed.
• Administers treatments to residents as prescribed.
• Provides emotional support to residents and families/significant others as appropriate. Refers family members to the Family Support Program as necessary.
• Maintains records through appropriate charting, ensuring confidentiality.
• Reports routinely to the Team Lead/Manager of Care.
• Carries out the appropriate procedures when a resident dies.
• Carries out duties and responsibilities as designated by the Team Leads in his/her absence.
• Participates in daily Resident Team meetings (Rounds).
• Liaises with physicians as necessary.
• Liaises with Pharmacies as necessary.
• Liaises with and mentors’ medical residents as necessary.
• Mentors new staff.
• Participates in Student mentorship as required.
• Participates in education opportunities (providing and receiving).
• Participates in annual Hospice Health and Safety Update(s) and Skills Week.
• Participates regularly in-Residence team meetings.
• Participates on committees as required.
• Participates in Hospice activities (i.e. Hike, Volunteer appreciation).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this role. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming application from individuals with diverse backgrounds. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.

Un poste d'infirmière autorisée (IAA) à 0,55 ETP…