About Bethell Hospice
Bethell Hospice is a non-profit organization, located in the beautiful village of Inglewood, in the Town of Caledon, that provides exceptional and accessible hospice palliative care services to individuals and families facing life-limiting illnesses. Our person-centered approach to care fosters dignity, respect and comfort for our clients and their loved ones in the Caledon, Brampton, Dufferin County and West Woodbridge regions of Ontario. Bethell Hospice provides both exceptional end of life care in their 10-bed residential hospice, as well as community programs that include in-home palliative, bereavement and grief counselling for children and adults. At Bethell Hospice our services and community programs are provided at no cost.
Our Mission
To provide excellent, person-centered, palliative care through partnerships with our community
Our Vision
Leaders in building a community that enables quality living and dying
Our Values
Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence, Teamwork, Courage, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Overall Summary of Duties:
As a member of a trans-disciplinary team, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) provides direct nursing care to clients of Bethell House based on the organization’s values and according to established policies and procedures including: assessing all domains of issues – physical, disease management, psychological, spiritual psychosocial practical, end of life and loss, grief needs, information sharing and decision making, planning, documenting and implementing care plans, evaluating effectiveness of care plans and making recommendations for changes where necessary.
The RPN will be assigned duties and responsibilities in line with the scope of practice determined by the College of Nurses of Ontario for this position.
As a member of an interdisciplinary team, this position will work collaboratively with the clients, their families and all other team members towards the achievement of identified palliative care goals and the optimizing quality of life as defined by the resident/client.
Benefits of Becoming a Bethell Team Member
Our employees enjoy competitive wages and flexible scheduling, in addition to working in a highly collaborative and supportive work environment. Support for staff to increase their knowledge, skill and judgement in relation to palliative care competencies.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRIMARY DUTIES
Client and Family Care
- participates in all aspects of client care with in a team environment
- assesses, shares the information, and then plans, implements and evaluates nursing care of assigned clients with team input; identifies actual or potential challenges in addition to strengths of the client and family
- collects information from a variety of sources using skills of observation, communication and physical assessment to enable the provision of appropriate nursing care
- communicates and consults with members of the trans-disciplinary care team regarding client and family care, recognizes deviations from predicted client responses and consults appropriately with the trans-disciplinary care team participates in trans-disciplinary team meetings, including family conferences
- advocates to protect and promote the client and family rights to autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity, and access to information
- elicits client’s needs, wishes and preferences regarding care, responsible to coordinate the development of a plan of care along with the client and those that care for them,
- documents timely and accurate reports of relevant observations including client and family teaching and evaluation of nursing care
- provides support to the RN, PSW and the volunteers, assumes other related duties as assigned
Quality Assurance
- participates in continuous quality improvement and program evaluation activities
- identifies self-learning needs and attends educational programs to maintain and enhance clinical competency
Risk Management
- assists in maintaining a safe environment for clients and families, employees and volunteers by adhering to established safety and emergency practices as well as policies and procedures of the hospice and by following the regulation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Maintains competencies as outlined by the Bethell Hospice leadership team
Education Required
- currently registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse
- completed Fundamentals in Palliative Care or Equivalent
- certified in Hospice Palliative Care Nursing (Canada) (CHPCHN(C)) or willingness to pursue CHPCHN(C) or completion of Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education (CAPCE)
- current B.C.L.S. certification
Knowledge and Experience
- minimum of one year related work experience in hospice palliative care
- knowledgeable about, and committed to, the hospice philosophy of care knowledgeable about, and committed to, equity, diversity and inclusivity
Hours of Work:
- 12-hour shifts (7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.)
- Available to work weekends, nights, days and holidays
Working Conditions:
- Comfortable with a number of different stances: stand, bend, squat, kneel and reach
- Requirement to safely lift 10 kilograms
- Able to safely assist clients with standing, walking, sitting and positioning in bed
- Comfortable with discussions relating to end of life care
We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Bethell Hospice offers reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes, in accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you are contacted by Bethell regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation. Please note, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Bethell is committed to diversity, inclusion and equity, and encourages all qualified candidates to apply including persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation.
Reference ID: RN-CAS
Job Type: Casual
Benefits:
Schedule:
COVID-19 considerations:
Bethell has implemented strict COVID-19 protocols, training and PPE to protect the safety our our team members, volunteers, residents, and family members.
Experience:
- registered practical nurse: 1 year (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)
Licence:
