Rpn, Full-time, Huron Hospice

**Full Time RPN Position with Huron Hospice**

If you love nursing and want to work in a setting where nurses are appreciated and
supported, where you have the time to really get to know the residents and families you're
caring for, we would like to meet you. Our small rural hospice is located on beautiful
grounds in the farming community of Huron County. We care for residents who are nearing
end of life and their families as well as providing excellent symptom management for those
whose goals of care include transition to other settings. For more information about Huron

**Position Information**
You will be responsible for providing individualized hospice and palliative care to promote
comfort and quality of life for residents in your care. In partnership with an RN and
supported by volunteers and other staff, you will provide care for four to six residents and
the important people in their lives. Responsibilities include pain and symptom management,
psychosocial care for the resident and family, expert assessment and care planning, and
working in partnership with an interdiscplinary team that includes a strong volunteer
component.

At Huron Hospice, we value our nurses. Full time positions include access to benefits, three
weeks of paid vacation (increases with years worked), and an Employee and Family
Assistance Program. We have recently revised our pay scale to bring nursing pay above the
average for hospices in Ontario. We provide ongoing opportunities through support for
education and professional development.

Shifts are 12 hours with required availability for both day and night shift coverage. The fulltime
schedule is 2 days on, 2 nights on, and 5 days off.

Salary Range: $26.47 to $31.06. This position is approved for the Community Commitment
Program for Nurses (CCPN). Please see here to learn more.

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. If you are an RPN with
limited experience in hospice and palliative care and a desire to explore this specialty, we

**Skills and Qualifications**
- Must be an RPN in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
- Must have a current BCLS certification
- Fundamentals of Palliative Care is essential within 3 months of starting (employerreimbursed

tuition)
- Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education (CAPCE) preferred or willing to

obtain within 12 months of starting (employer-reimbursed tuition)
- LEAP Core is considered an asset but is not required
- Demonstrate good communication skills, both written and oral, with residents,

families, colleagues, and community care partners
- Have the ability practice according to facility policies, procedures, and the CNO

Standards of Practice
- Demonstrate an active interest in education and professional development
- Demonstrate good interpersonal and interdiscplinary practices when working with

colleagues, volunteers, and community partners
- Engage in reflective practice and independently identify learning needs
- Maintain an awareness of current trends and best practices in Hospice and Palliative

Care
- Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position including using

computers and smartphones, using mechanical lifts, and providing full body care to

residents
- Support and promote values compatible with the organization's mission, vision and

values
- Have received up to date COVID-19 vaccinations

**Key Relationships**
Internal: Residents, Families, Volunteers, Colleagues, Director of Care, Executive Director
and members of the Leadership Team, Medical Director

External: Community Group Participants, Community Partner Organizations, Community
Physicians, Pharmacists, and Nurse Practitioners

Reports To: Director of Care

This position is open until filled. Interviews are ongoing. While we are grateful to all
who apply, only those who will be interviewed will be contacted. If you have any questions

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to:
Erin Donald, RN, PhD
Director of Clinical Services

Huron Hospice is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respec4ul, accessible
and inclusive work environment. We know that we are strengthened by a diverse workforce and
persons, visible minorities, persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities, and persons of
marginalized sexual orientation and gender identities. Upon individual requests, hiring
processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should
assistance.