REGISTERED NURSE OR REGISTERED PRACTICE NURSE – CASUAL, ON CALL

Maison McCulloch Hospice (MMH) is a Centre of Excellence committed to the collaborative delivery of high-quality hospice palliative care in both official languages. We are expanding and seeking passionate individuals who wish to build their careers in a supportive and vibrant community.

POSITION SUMMARY

RN The Registered Nurse (RN) provides leadership and delivers expert, compassionate palliative care to residents in accordance with MMH policies and procedures. The RN assesses and anticipates physical, emotional, spiritual, and psycho-social needs; develops, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans; and provides pharmacological and/or non-pharmacological interventions as required. As a clinical role model, the RN contributes and endorses a culture of excellence among staff, volunteers, families, and community partners.

RPN The RPN delivers direct nursing care to residents in accordance with MMH policies and procedures by assessing and anticipating their physical, emotional, spiritual, and psycho-social needs; planning, documenting, and implementing individualized care plans; and evaluating plan effectiveness—recommending interventions, as necessary. The RPN assumes the care of residents who are stable and have predictable outcomes and assists the Registered Nurse (RN) with the care of those residents who are unstable and have unpredictable outcomes.

The successful candidate will participate in a rotating on-call schedule, with an expected commitment of approximately every third weekend. The RN or RPN will be on call from Friday at 4:30 p.m.



until Monday at 8:30 a.m. and must remain available and able to respond to any calls and present to the Hospice for shift coverage call-ins throughout the weekend. The frequency of call-ins will vary based on resident and program needs and may range from no call-ins to multiple 12-hour shifts during an assigned weekend.

An on-call stipend is provided, and any call-ins will be paid at 1.5 overtime (OT) rate.

Additional weekday, weekend, and ·statutory holiday shifts may be available based on program needs and employee availability.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

· Resident and Family Care

· Quality Assurance

· Risk Management

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Necessary:

· Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

· RN only - Certified Hospice Palliative Care Nurse [CHPCN(C)] or willingness to pursue certification with the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA)

· Certified in LEAP Core (Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative Care) or willingness to complete within 1 year of hire

· Certified in Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care and Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education (CAPCE)

· Police Vulnerable Sector Check (current)





· Demonstrated expertise in pain and symptom management for advanced-illness patients

Preferred:

· Recent clinical experience in hospice/palliative care (HPC) is preferred

· Bilingualism (English/French), written and verbal, (or willingness to pursue) is an asset

Other Skills / Abilities:

· Deep commitment to the Hospice philosophy of care

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization abilities

· Physical ability to perform all duties of the role

· Highly developed problem-solving and conflict management skills

· Compassionate interpersonal style, adept at supporting residents and families through end-of-life care

· Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

SALARY RPN: Starting at $32.41 (commensurate with experience)

SALARY RN: Starting at $37.46 (commensurate with experience)

ADVANTAGES: HOOPP Pension Plan

Interested candidates apply by sending a cover letter and detailed resume, referring to P8675309-E by 3:00 PM on November 12, 2026.

This posting is to fill a vacant position.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Maison McCulloch Hospice welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, please inform us of any accommodations you may require. Reasonable accommodations are available, and we encourage applicants to share how we can best support their needs.

Pay: From $32.41 per hour

Benefits

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse (Greater Sudbury)
🏢 Maison McCullogh Hospice
📍 Greater Sudbury