13 Aug
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At-Home Hospice
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Ottawa
13 Aug
At-Home Hospice
Ottawa
Are you a mature, skilled nurse looking for a fulfilling change of pace?
We're seeking dedicated nurses who want to provide high-quality, one-on-one care to a single client. This role provides the stability and consistency often missing from hospital work, with a focus on building a robust rapport with your patient and their family.
Schedule will be:
- Day & evening shifts, including every 2nd weekend.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients in home settings, focusing on individualized treatment plans.
- Conduct thorough assessments of patients' health status and develop appropriate nursing interventions.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity of services.
- Educate patients and their families on health management, medication administration, and home care practices.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as necessary based on clinical evaluations.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient care activities using electronic health record systems, such as Epic.
- Provide support for laboratory tests and procedures as needed,
ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
What we look for in our candidates:
- Experience with central venous catheters and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN).
- Competency in G-tube care and gastric aspiration.
- Experience providing ostomy care and recording/monitoring output.
- Experience assisting with ADLs while promoting client independence: could include personal care such as toileting and dressing.
- Strong communication skills and ability to manage age-appropriate behaviours.
- Familiarity with home medical equipment (CADD pump).
- Knowledge of emergency procedures.
- Minimum of 2 years of Home and Community Care experience
- Minimum of 2 years Pediatric Experience.
Pay: $32.00-$35.00 per hour
Benefits
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Pediatrics: 2 years (preferred)
- Home & community care: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- CNO Membership (required)
Work Location: In person
📌 Full time Community Nurse (Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse) (Ottawa)
🏢 At-Home Hospice
📍 Ottawa