Job Description

About Hill House Hospice

For 25 years, our little red brick bungalow, on a quiet street in Richmond Hill has offered comfort and medical care to residents in their final weeks of life and support to their families. It is a home-like alternative to institutional care and in-home care. Hill House is a special place filled with love, hugs, laughter, and tears.

Hill House operates with a high staff-to-resident ratio, with at least one nurse and one personal support worker (PSW) working day and night caring for three residents, exceeding the current staffing model of most other hospices in the Greater Toronto Area. Looking beyond the traditional medical approach, we incorporate a variety of alternative therapies to promote holistic wellness.

Nurse Duties and Responsibilities (Overview)

(Full nursing job description will be provided to successful applicants)

In accordance with the College of Nurses and the Regulated Health Professions Act, the Hill House Hospice staff nurse will provide professional nursing care to the residents cared for by the hospice. The nurse will assume a lead role and will liaise with other health care providers and volunteers to develop and maintain a resident-centered, goal-oriented plan of care.

The nurse will be aware, promote and follow Hill House Hospice's Mission Statement and adhere to the Hospice Philosophy of Care.

Consult with residents, family members and other health care professionals to develop a comprehensive care plan which meets the expectations of the resident while being respectful of the resident's culture, values, and beliefs.

Acts as a resource for residents and their families, providing teaching, guidance, and support.

Sets and maintains appropriate boundaries within the therapeutic nurse-client relationship,

Performs pain and symptom management assessments and treatments on an on-going basis. The nurse will recognize, respond, and support the resident's changing needs.

Documents health status changes, assessments, interventions, evaluations and teaching/education provided according to the guidelines of The College of Nurses.

Monitors and maintains a safe, healthy, and respectful environment for residents, their families and other team members.

Delegates responsibilities, teaches skills and mentors other Hill House Hospice team members.

Maintains on-going professional growth and development through in-service education sessions, enrollment in nursing related courses and memberships in professional services.

Assists with household duties, upkeep, and maintenance.

The nurse will adhere to the policies and procedures as set forth in the Policy and Procedure Manual of Hill House Hospice.

Qualifications

Current registration with the College of Nurse of Ontario and in good standing.

2 years dedicated experience providing hospice palliative care in community, palliative care unit, or hospice.

Certificates of completion in LEAP, Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care, Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education (CAPCE) or a commitment to obtain. Certification in Hospice Palliative Care Nursing from CNA preferred).

Valid CPR certification and mask fit test.

Vulnerable Sector Background Check.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $29.00-$39.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care On-site parking Paid time off Vision care Wellness program
Experience:

hospice palliative care: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

RN/RPN license to practice in Ontario (required)
Work Location: In person