About us:
Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit, with over 1,200 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. The founding chapter of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been helping seniors and people living with disabilities in Eastern Ontario live with choice and dignity since 1897.
For our staff, we are proud to help them be the best they can be both now and into the future. Through comprehensive onboarding and continual training, you are continuously improving your professional practice with Carefor; and with the HOOPP pension plan, great benefits and a flexible schedule, we’re looking out for you and your family. At Carefor, we know our work matters, and we’re proud of the impact we have in people’s lives.
Job Summary:
The Hospice RN is responsible for the provision and management of cost effective nursing care to individuals and/or families in the Hospice. Care is provided within the framework of quality & risk management and the standards and scope of practice set by Carefor and the provincial regulatory body (Ontario College of Nurses). Is responsible to teach and delegate tasks to different levels of workers.
What You Will Do:
- Provides complete, relevant assessment of the client/family and their environment utilizing pre-set procedures.
- Develops a care plan with the client and family based on the nursing assessment
- Incorporates discharge planning into the care plan
- Implements nursing strategies or interventions according to the established care plan
- Performs technical nursing skills at a safe level in accordance with nursing principles and Carefor policies and procedures
- Describes, evaluates and documents client’s/family’s responses to care plan utilizing established procedures
- Utilizes appropriate interviewing and communication skills to obtain information from the client/family
- Describes and documents nursing processes clearly, concisely, accurately and appropriately, according to Carefor documentation standards (utilizes the various documents tools)
- Evaluates client’s/families responses to care plan for the achievement of realistic client-centered outcomes and revises plan as required
- Demonstrates evidence of negotiation with client/family during delivery of care
- Demonstrates respect for client’s choices and decisions
- Utilizes adult learning principals and established teaching materials to provide health teaching to clients and families
- Analyses and incorporates current research findings into clinical practice (e.g. best practices, products & procedures)
- Reports and discusses client's status on a regular basis with other members of the health care team
- Refers clients to appropriate levels of nursing providers, support providers and to other disciplines (e.g. RN, RPN, ET, Leg Ulcer…)
- Documents rationale for referrals, for increase/decrease in visits and for discharge based on relevant, sound data and established guidelines
- Provides cost-effective, organized, outcome directed care on an ongoing basis (e.g. supplies, visit utilization)
- Demonstrates effective time management, planning and organizing of days work activities
- Delegates care appropriately (e.g. family member, RPN)
- Promotes client-directed care, self care and independence through teaching
- Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and acts as a clinical resource and mentor for other care providers, staff and students
- Shares knowledge, enabling clients, family and community to make informed choices in determining health and service needs
- Promotes involvement of client/family in determining health and service needs
- In the absence of the Hospice Manager, acts as a Team Leader to supervise and direct Hospice staff
- Practices in accordance with the quality and risk management framework of the organization (e.g. universal precautions, ergonomics)
- Demonstrates knowledge of components of quality and risk management (e.g. infection control, client safety, medication, incident reports)
- Plans, implements, evaluates and adjusts care in accordance with customer focused expectations
- Seeks input from clients to assure that service meets expectations (e.g. to ensure client satisfaction)
- Functions as an effective team member (e.g. Collaborating with members of interdisciplinary team, attending team time).
- Participates in decision-making and follows up to promote continuous quality improvement.
- Functions in accordance with the Standards of Nursing Practice from the appropriate provincial regulatory body (College Of Nurses)
- Functions in accordance with the Carefor policies, procedures and strategic directions (e.g. health care manual, new technology initiatives)
- Functions in accordance with applicable legislation (e.g. informed consent, client Bill of Rights)
- Maintains competence through continuing education (e.g. In services, CPR, high tech training, palliative initiative)
- Collaborates with management staff and colleagues in the evaluation of own practice (e.g. CNO Reflective practice)
- Functions and reports in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and Carefor policies and procedures
- Demonstrates and applies knowledge of WHMIS in the workplace (e.g. biohazard)
- Wears or uses any/all protective equipment or clothing provided by Carefor as per guidelines.
- Reports the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which he/she is aware and which may endanger him/herself or another worker
- Recognize and Reports any Health and Safety issue and / or hazards
- Does not use or operate any equipment, machine or device, or work in a manner that may endanger him/herself or any other worker
- Ensures all workplace incidents are reported in a timely manner in accordance with legislation, and Carefor policies and procedures for workplace injuries and incidents (e.g. WSIB injuries).
Qualifications:
- Certificate of Competence/License as a Registered Nurse in the province of Ontario
- Certificate in Palliative Care preferred
- Clinical practice experience mandatory
- Experience in Palliative Care mandatory
- Experience in Community Health preferred
- Excellent skills in assessment, risk identification and management
- Collaboration, consultation and counseling to resolve issues
- Enhanced chronic disease monitoring and management
- Health teaching
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Interpersonal relationship building and ability to lead and direct a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work with regulated and unregulated care providers and volunteers
- Strong commitment to and empathy with palliative clients and appreciation for the physical, social, psychosocial and spiritual aspects of end of life
What We Have to Offer You:
- Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Leadership team who values innovation, continuous improvement, quality and service excellence while appreciating work-life boundaries
- A collaborative, diverse and inclusive team culture
- Wellness program
- Company events
- Work-life balance
Carefor is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please let us know in your application if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.
Job Types: Full-time, Casual, Permanent
Pay: $71,506.50-$102,765.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Licence/Certification:
- Registered Nurse (RN) License (required)
Work Location: In person
