Registered Practical Nurse, Part Time, Hospice

Job summary

Provide and coordinate patient care in accordance with nursing standards, hospice policies, and the patient’s care plan, responding to changes in health status. Support patients and families in care decisions, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, supervise PSWs, and contribute to quality improvement and the operation of the hospice house.

Job details

Job Code: 27938 Status: Part Time Location: Hospice Kingston Union: Non Union Wage: $35.12 - $37.89 Posting Period: October 21, 2026 - October 27, 2026 As a member of an inter-professional team reporting to the Care Manager, the role of the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is to ensure the provision of excellent care and support to the patients of hospice house, their families and caregivers, as outlined by hospice house policies and procedures and the Standards of Nursing Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario. The RPN will liaise with the interdisciplinary team to support patients and families and will provide supervision to the PSW, and support to volunteers if required. The RPN supports the efficient operation of the house through continuous quality improvement and fulfills their duties in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values of Providence Care Centre. Skills & Qualifications Required Registered Practical Nurse diploma LEAP Core Certification (Learning Essential Approaches in Palliative Care), or willingness to pursue. Unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario Current CPR and First Aid certification At least 2 years of demonstrated experience providing hospice palliative care in community, hospice, hospital or long-term care setting. Prior experience in pain or symptom assessment and management. Prior experience working with an interdisciplinary team including volunteers. Position Responsibilities Assume responsibility for all aspects of patient care in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards & Providence Care policy and procedures Contributes to the assessment, development, evaluation and on-going review of the patient’s care plan and responds to patient health status changes using the hospice philosophy. Invites, facilitates and respects the involvement of the patient, their family/caregiver in discussions regarding the plan of care and shares knowledge as appropriate to assist them in determining health care needs and making informed decisions. Identifies opportunities for patient’s participation in decisions that affect the patient’s rights and lifestyle and assists staff in encouraging the patient’s participation in the decision-making process. Recognizes the importance of maintaining a home-like environment. Follows the care plan, collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team as appropriate, and reports any requirements to the Care Manager Why Work At Hospice As the region's leading provider for palliative care, making a profound difference in the lives of others at a time when care matters most State of the art 10 bed Facility with a comfortable home-like environment Committed to people centred approach to care delivery Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation Group Retirement Pension Plan Corporate and Service specific orientation for new hires Focus of Healthy Workplace and Culture of Quality Employee and Family Assistance Program Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions Located in Providence Village, 152 Phillips St., Kingston Disclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or make selection decisions in our recruitment process. Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care.

What you’ll do

Provide and coordinate patient care in accordance with nursing standards, hospice policies, and the patient’s care plan, responding to changes in health status. Support patients and families in care decisions, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, supervise PSWs, and contribute to quality improvement and the operation of the hospice house.

Requirements

Requires a Registered Practical Nurse diploma, unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, and current CPR and First Aid certification. Candidates need at least two years of hospice palliative care experience, experience with pain or symptom assessment and management, and experience working with interdisciplinary teams; LEAP Core Certification is required or must be pursued.

Benefits

• Percentage in Lieu of Benefits and Vacation
• Group Retirement Pension Plan
• Orientation for New Hires
• Healthy Workplace
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Education Opportunities
• Mentorship Opportunities
• Bursary Opportunities

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Palliative Care
• Hospice Care
• Patient Care
• Pain Assessment and Management
• Symptom Assessment and Management
• Care Planning
• Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
• Patient and Family Support
• Clinical Assessment
• Volunteer Collaboration
• PSW Supervision
• Continuous Quality Improvement
• CPR
• First Aid

Job areas

• Healthcare

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