Registered Nurse - Hospice

Who We Are

Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not‑for‑profit, with over 1,200 employees serving Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke‑Renfrew County. As the founding chapter of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been supporting seniors and vulnerable populations since 1897. 

We are committed to supporting our staff through comprehensive onboarding, continual training, and ongoing professional development. With the HOOPP pension plan, strong benefits, and a supportive work environment, we help our employees grow both personally and professionally. At Carefor, our work matters — and we are proud of the impact we have in people’s lives. 

Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the provision and management of cost‑effective nursing care to individuals and families in the hospice setting. Care is delivered within Carefor’s quality and risk management framework and in accordance with the standards and scope of practice established by the Ontario College of Nurses. The RN provides clinical leadership, teaches and delegates tasks to regulated and unregulated care providers, and ensures high‑quality, client‑centred care.

Vehicle access is a condition of employment for Full‑Time positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete and relevant assessments of clients and families using established procedures. 

• Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with clients and families. 

• Incorporate discharge planning into the care plan. 

• Implement nursing interventions according to the established care plan. 

• Perform technical nursing skills safely and in accordance with nursing principles and Carefor policies. 

• Evaluate and document client and family responses to care using established documentation tools. 

• Utilize effective interviewing and communication skills to obtain client information. 

• Clearly and accurately document nursing processes according to Carefor standards. 

• Revise care plans based on client outcomes and changing needs. 

• Demonstrate negotiation skills and respect for client choices and decisions. 

• Provide health teaching using adult learning principles and established materials. 

• Integrate current research and best practices into clinical care. 

• Communicate client status regularly with the interdisciplinary team. 

• Refer clients appropriately to other nursing providers and disciplines. 

• Document rationale for referrals, changes in visit frequency, and discharge decisions. 

• Provide cost‑effective, organized, outcome‑focused care. 

• Demonstrate effective time management and planning. 

• Delegate care appropriately to family members, RPNs, and other providers. 

• Promote client‑directed care, self‑care, and independence. 

• Act as a clinical resource and mentor for staff and students. 

• Support clients and families in making informed decisions about health and service needs. 

• Act as Team Leader in the absence of the Hospice Manager. 

• Practice in accordance with Carefor’s quality and risk management framework, including infection control and client safety. 

• Demonstrate knowledge of WHMIS, universal precautions, and safe work practices. 

• Report equipment defects, hazards, and health and safety concerns promptly. 

• Ensure all workplace incidents are reported according to legislation and Carefor procedures. 

• Participate in decision‑making and continuous quality improvement initiatives. 

• Maintain competence through ongoing education, including CPR, high‑tech training, and palliative care initiatives. 

• Collaborate with management and colleagues in evaluating personal practice (e.g., CNO reflective practice). 

• Function in accordance with Carefor policies, procedures, strategic directions, and applicable legislation. 

Qualifications

• Certificate of Competence/License as a Registered Nurse in Ontario. 
• Vehicle access is a condition of employment for specific Full‑Time positions 

• Certificate in Palliative Care (preferred). 

• Clinical practice experience (mandatory). 

• Experience in Palliative Care (mandatory). 

• Experience in Community Health (preferred). 

• Strong assessment, risk identification, and risk management skills. 

• Skills in collaboration, consultation, and counselling. 

• Enhanced chronic disease monitoring and management skills. 

• Strong health teaching abilities. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead a multidisciplinary team. 

• Ability to work effectively with regulated and unregulated care providers and volunteers. 

• Strong commitment to and empathy for palliative clients, with an understanding of the physical, psychosocial, social, and spiritual aspects of end‑of‑life care. 

What We Offer

• Competitive wages (in addition to the Provincial government $3/hr. wage enhancement) 

• Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) 
• Employee Group Benefit Plan (Full-Time Permanent Employees Only)
• Paid Travel and time 

• Paid Orientation 

• Paid professional development and training 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Smartphone 
• All necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 
• Convenience to work in an area that is close to your home 

• 24/7 on-call Supervisors’ support 

• Opportunities for growth 

EDI Statement

Carefor values equity, diversity and inclusion in all its forms and recruits qualified individuals at all occupational levels that reflect the diversity of our clients and our community. We are committed to providing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and a work environment that supports our diverse workforce. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know when contacted. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity. 

Compensation: 36.67 to 52.7 (CAD)