Under the direction of the Clinical Care Lead, and in collaboration with the other members of the Hospice team, including volunteers, the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing end-of-life care and support to residents and families admitted to Lionel Kelland Hospice. The expectations of this role include maintaining strict confidentiality of all resident information in accordance with the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA); conducting ongoing comprehensive nursing assessments on all residents while meeting their ever changing physical, emotional and spiritual needs; and engaging in a therapeutic relationship with all residents and families while delivering the best possible care experience. As required, the Registered Nurse position provides support to Licensed Practical Nurses, Personal Care Attendants and Volunteers involved in direct and indirect patient and family care.
Key responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with the Hospice team to develop a plan of care with the residents and families.
- Provides direct nursing and palliative care to residents according to the established care plan, ensuring that the emotional, spiritual and physical comfort needs, and safety of residents and their families are met to the greatest possible extent on an ongoing basis.
- Performs routine nursing duties in accordance with Lionel Kelland Hospice policies and procedures and Standards of Nursing Practice as defined by the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Maintains the highest standards of accurate and complete documentation regarding all elements of resident care.
- Participate in the admission of new residents.
- Administers and records medication as prescribed.
- Receives and transcribes physicians’ orders.
- Follows the appropriate process upon the death of a resident.
- Provides direction, support and delegation to Licensed Practical Nurses, Personal Care Attendants and Volunteers as appropriate.
- Assumes other related duties as assigned by the Clinical Care Lead.
Other Skills and Abilities:
- A strong sense of dedication to the mission, values, and goals of Lionel Kelland Hospice and be a dedicated staff team member.
- Ability to handle difficult situations in a caring, empathetic manner with good judgement.
- Comfortable discussing death and dying with residents and families, and able to work with residents living with and dying from advanced illness.
- Tact and discretion in dealing with and handling confidential information.
- Highly developed problem-solving and conflict management skills.
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team; able to perform and prioritize multiple functions and tasks.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Ability to work both 12-hour day and night shifts.
- Demonstrated computer skills and experience with electronic information systems.
- Positive attitude and a willingness to “go the extra mile.”
*See the attached Position Description for a more detailed list of responsibilities.
Our Ideal Candidate
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing, with a Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.
- Current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Current Basic Life Support BLS certificate and commitment to renewal.
- Experience working in palliative care and/or have training in the principles, practices, and methods of Palliative Care Nursing.
- Demonstrated competency in relevant clinical skills.
- Demonstrated experience in pain and symptom management.
- Experience in wound care an asset.
- Palliative Care education, i.e., LEAP and/or The Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care are considered an asset.
Hours of Work
12-hour shifts, for a total of 84 hours biweekly.
Hourly Rate Range
$45 – $50 per hour, commensurate with experience and education.
How to Apply
Please email a detailed cover letter and resume to: humanresources@lionelkellandhospice.ca.
Deadline for applications: Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 4 pm NST.