ABOUT THE HOSPICE OF WINDSOR AND ESSEX COUNTY Founded to provide compassionate, clinical, end-of-life care, The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County Inc. (Hospice) has been caring for our community since 1979. Hospice believes in equitable access to care for all. We provide specialized wrap-around services to adults, children, and their caregivers, in the setting of their choice – whether it be in our Residences or in their home. With only partial government funding, it has been through the generous support of our volunteers and our community that we have continued to provide memorable care, meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their loved ones. The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is dedicated to Hospice’s vision, mission, and values. The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is a front-line staff member with clinical expertise who will ensure the delivery of high quality, patient-centered care. They are a vital member of the interdisciplinary team, supporting the Hospice Residence Manager, Physicians, Registered Nurses, Personal Support Workers (PSW), Coordinator of Volunteers, Social Workers and volunteers at the Hospice Residence. The RPN provides direct, compassionate end-of-life care by assessing patient needs, developing and implementing care plans and coordinating with an interdisciplinary team. The focus is on enhancing comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients and their families during their final stages. Hospice Nursing Conduct comprehensive and ongoing assessments of the patients and their families using the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association’s (CHPCA) 8 domains of care (physical, psychological, social, spiritual, practical, end-of-life/death management, loss/grief and disease management). Develop, implement and evaluate individualized care plans,



ensuring alignment with the patient’s goals of care, focusing on comfort, dignity, and quality of life and accounting for demographic needs such as social determinants of health, age, gender or gender identity, race, cultural, ethnic and linguistic needs, personal or religious values and beliefs, developmental needs, education and literacy, and abilities/disabilities. Provide direct, hands‑on‑care, including medication administration and advanced wound care/treatments as prescribed; Proactively identify, assess and manage palliative care emergencies including, but not limited to biliary, bowel and urinary obstruction, catastrophic bleed, delirium, hypercalcemia, pain crisis, seizures, spinal cord compression and superior vena cava obstruction. manage hydration and nutrition concerns aligning with the Ontario Palliative Care Network (OPCN) Palliative Care Competency Framework. Interpret medical information and educate patients and families about their condition, the end‑of‑life process, and what to expect, addressing questions and concerns with clarity and compassion. Assist the Hospice Residence Manager with daily management of the residences. Welcome and orientate new residents and families into the Hospice residence, to achieve a fulsome understanding of the environment and support system available within the home. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians,



social workers, and other health professionals. Communicate, implement and ensure that Hospice’s responsive and holistic culture is maintained and evident within the Hospice residences. Develop and nurture professional and therapeutic relationships with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless transitions and continuity of care. Communicate and implement Hospice’s support services as appropriate for families and patients admitted to the residence. Demonstrate openness and sensitivity to social, spiritual and cultural values and practices that influence end‑of‑life preferences. Demonstrate knowledge of best practices for expected death, including organizational policies and processes. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of and proficiency with relevant legislation and policies, including the Health Care Consent Act, 1996, the Substitute Decisions Act, Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) protocols, etc. Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive documentation in accordance with skilled standards, CNO guidelines, and organizational policies. Actively collect statistical and clinical quality improvement data, under the direction of the Hospice Residence Manager, thereby meeting the required timelines for monthly, quarterly, and annual report needs. Actively contributes to maintaining a safe environment for residents, family, visitors, staff and volunteers, through ongoing environmental surveying and prompt issue resolution. Quality and Process Improvement, Special Projects Participate in planning with the Hospice Residence Manager, by providing suggestions related to education and support needs of patients/families, residence personnel, volunteers, and other employees, with a focus o

📌 Registered Practical Nurse (Leamington)
🏢 The Hospice of Windsor & Essex County
📍 Leamington