2026-005RH Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), Casual, Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth

ROTARY HOSPICE STRATFORD PERTH

NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION:                            REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE (RPN)

      Casual position (12hr shifts) 

       $29.55 - $36.30/HOUR   

POSITION SUMMARY:        As a member of the interprofessional collaborative team, the nurse is responsible for individualized hospice and palliative care that focuses on comfort and quality of life, care planning, assessment & pain and symptom management, and psychosocial care for the resident and their family.

REPORTS TO:                        Director of Resident Care (DRC) 

DATE REQUIRED:                  As soon as possible 

QUALIFICATIONS:                                         

• Current registered member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario


• Current BCLS certification


• Completion of established palliative care courses such as Core and Advanced Fundamentals, LEAP, CAPCE, preferred, or willingness to enrol.

 EXPERIENCE:                                                      

• One-two (1-2) years of recent palliative care experience with demonstrated expertise in pain and symptom management; experience in a hospice residence setting or a palliative unit/community assignment preferred. Willing to train suitable candidates.

 REQUIREMENTS:         

• Two Step TB test and Vulnerable Sector Check                                  

 ABILITIES:                                                             

• Good communication skills both written and verbal


• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.


• Passion for palliative/end-of-life care


• Good team player, able to build positive rapport with residents, families, and community partners


• An interest in ongoing professional development

More information about Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth can be found at www.rotaryhospice.ca or by calling us at (519) 508-4900 ext. 551.  

Interested applicants please submit a complete resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview, or selection processes, please contact Human Resources for assistance.