Carefor is Eastern Ontario's largest home care and community support services not-for-profit, with over 1,200 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. The founding chapter of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been helping seniors and people living with disabilities in Eastern Ontario live with choice and dignity since 1897.
For our staff, we are proud to help them be the best they can be both now and into the future. Through comprehensive onboarding and continual training, you are continuously improving your professional practice with Carefor; and with the HOOPP pension plan, great benefits and a flexible schedule, we're looking out for you and your family. At Carefor, we know our work matters, and we're proud of the impact we have in people's lives.
Job Summary:
The Hospice RN is responsible for the provision and management of cost effective nursing care to individuals and/or families in the Hospice. Care is provided within the framework of quality & risk management and the standards and scope of practice set by Carefor and the provincial regulatory body (Ontario College of Nurses). Is responsible to teach and delegate tasks to different levels of workers.
What You Will Do:
Provides complete, relevant assessment of the client/family and their environment utilizing pre-set procedures.
Develops a care plan with the client and family based on the nursing assessment
Incorporates discharge planning into the care plan
Implements nursing strategies or interventions according to the established care plan
Performs technical nursing skills at a safe level in accordance with nursing principles and Carefor policies and procedures
Describes, evaluates and documents client's/family's responses to care plan utilizing established procedures
Utilizes appropriate interviewing and communication skills to obtain information from the client/family
Describes and documents nursing processes clearly, concisely, accurately and appropriately, according to Carefor documentation standards (utilizes the various documents tools)
Evaluates client's/families responses to care plan for the achievement of realistic client-centered outcomes and revises plan as required
Demonstrates evidence of negotiation with client/family during delivery of care
Demonstrates respect for client's choices and decisions
Utilizes adult learning principals and established teaching materials to provide health teaching to clients and families
Analyses and incorporates current research findings into clinical practice (e.g. best practices, products & procedures)
Reports and discusses client's status on a regular basis with other members of the health care team
Refers clients to appropriate levels of nursing providers, support providers and to other disciplines (e.g. RN, RPN, ET, Leg Ulcer...)
Documents rationale for referrals, for increase/decrease in visits and for discharge based on relevant, sound data and established guidelines
Provides cost-effective, organized, outcome directed care on an ongoing basis (e.g. supplies, visit utilization)
Demonstrates effective time management, planning and organizing of days work activities
Delegates care appropriately (e.g. family member, RPN)
Promotes client-directed care, self care and independence through teaching
Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and acts as a clinical resource and mentor for other care providers, staff and students
Shares knowledge, enabling clients, family and community to make informed choices in determining health and service needs
Promotes involvement of client/family in determining health and service needs
In the absence of the Hospice Manager, acts as a Team Leader to supervise and direct Hospice staff
Practices in accordance with the quality and risk management framework of the organization (e.g. universal precautions, ergonomics)
Demonstrates knowledge of components of quality and risk management (e.g. infection control, client safety, medication, incident reports)
Plans, implements, evaluates and adjusts care in accordance with customer focused expectations
Seeks input from clients to assure that service meets expectations (e.g. to ensure client satisfaction)
Functions as an effective team member (e.g. Collaborating with members of interdisciplinary team, attending team time).
Participates in decision-making and follows up to promote continuous quality improvement.
Functions in accordance with the Standards of Nursing Practice from the appropriate provincial regulatory body (College Of Nurses)
Functions in accordance with the Carefor policies, procedures and strategic directions (e.g. health care manual, new technology initiatives)
Functions in accordance with applicable legislation (e.g. informed consent, client Bill of Rights)
Maintains competence through continuing education (e.g. In services, CPR, high tech training, palliative initiative)
Collaborates with management staff and colleagues in the evaluation of own practice (e.g. CNO Reflective practice)
Functions and reports in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and Carefor policies and procedures
Demonstrates and applies knowledge of WHMIS in the workplace (e.g. biohazard)
Wears or uses any/all protective equipment or clothing provided by Carefor as per guidelines.
Reports the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which he/she is aware and which may endanger him/herself or another worker
Recognize and Reports any Health and Safety issue and / or hazards
Does not use or operate any equipment, machine or device, or work in a manner that may endanger him/herself or any other worker
Ensures all workplace incidents are reported in a timely manner in accordance with legislation, and Carefor policies and procedures for workplace injuries and incidents (e.g. WSIB injuries).
Qualifications:
Certificate of Competence/License as a Registered Nurse in the province of Ontario
Certificate in Palliative Care preferred
Clinical practice experience mandatory
Experience in Palliative Care mandatory
Experience in Community Health preferred
Excellent skills in assessment, risk identification and management
Collaboration, consultation and counseling to resolve issues
Enhanced chronic disease monitoring and management
Health teaching
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Interpersonal relationship building and ability to lead and direct a multidisciplinary team
Ability to work with regulated and unregulated care providers and volunteers
Strong commitment to and empathy with palliative clients and appreciation for the physical, social, psychosocial and spiritual aspects of end of life
What We Have to Offer You:
Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Professional Development Opportunities
Leadership team who values innovation, continuous improvement, quality and service excellence while appreciating work-life boundaries
A collaborative, diverse and inclusive team culture
Wellness program
Company events
Work-life balance
The hiring range for this position is $71,506.50- $85,722.00/per hour which reflects the expected starting salary based on qualifications and experience. Please note, this is not the full salary range for the position. Opportunities for growth within the full salary range are available in alignment with organizational policies and performance.
Carefor is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please let us know in your application if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.
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Job Types: Full-time, Casual, Permanent
Pay: $71,506.50-$85,722.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision care
Wellness program
Licence/Certification:
Registered Nurse (RN) License (required)
Work Location: In person
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Job Detail
Job Id
JD2742191
Industry
Not mentioned
Total Positions
1
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary:
Not mentioned
Employment Status
Permanent
Job Location
Cornwall, ON, CA, Canada
Education
Not mentioned
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