Job Description

Position Overview:
A staff RPN or RN position of 0.75 FTE in our community-based hospice residence. This position has regularly scheduled shifts at May Court Hospice. It includes fifteen (15) eight (8) hour shifts in the four-week rotation. Based on staffing needs, the successful applicant can pick up extra shifts up to full-time hours. Picked up shifts will not increase FTE. All staff may be required to transfer to the alternate site for a shift urgency in rare circumstances. This position is not eligible for group benefits however is eligible for paid personal/sick leave.
Schedule:
Week 1 - Monday Day, Wednesday and Thursday Night
Week 2 - Tuesday and Wednesday Evening and Saturday Night
Week 3 - Sunday Night, Wednesday Evening and Thursday Night
Week 4 - Monday Night, Friday and Saturday Day
Key Responsibilities:
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.
Reporting relationship:
1. Reports to the Team Leader(s) and/or the Director of Residence Care.
2. Supervises - Under the direction and supervision of the Team Leader(s), the care team, including volunteers, provides end-of-life palliative care to the residents in the Hospice, and provides support to their families and/or significant others.
Qualifications & Background: * Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

• CNA Certification in Hospice Palliative Care or willingness to obtain
• LEAP Certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months
• A strong sense of dedication to the mission, vision and values of Hospice Care Ottawa
• Knowledge and experience in Hospice Palliative Care
• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Understands Ethics as they relate to Hospice Palliative Care
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to give and take direction
• Physically able to assist bedridden and disabled patients
• Current CPR
• Bilingualism an asset

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.
Key Performance Indicators:
1. Quantitative and measurable results expected
2. Qualitative results to be achieved contributing to the success of the incumbent.

• 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 residents 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)

Disclaimer
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.