2026-008RHRegistered Nurse (RN), Temporary Full-Time , Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth
The Registered Nurse provides individualized hospice and palliative care, focusing on comfort, quality of life, and pain and symptom management. They work within an interprofessional team to deliver care planning and psychosocial support to residents and their families.
- On-site
- Perth East, ON
- Posted Aug 5, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
ROTARY HOSPICE STRATFORD PERTH NOTICE OF VACANCY POSITION: REGISTERED NURSE (RN) TEMPORARY FULL-TIME POSITION, APPROX. OCT 2026-NOV 2027 12HR SHIFTS ON A ROTATING SCHEDULE Compensation: Starting $38.75-$48.75 based on experience POSITION SUMMARY: As a member of the interprofessional collaborative team, the nurse is responsible for individualized hospice and palliative care that focuses on comfort and quality of life, care planning, assessment & pain and symptom management, and psychosocial care for the resident and their family. REPORTS TO: Director of Resident Care (DRC) DATE REQUIRED: This position will remain posted until filled. QUALIFICATIONS: * Current registered member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario * Current BCLS certification * Completion of established palliative care courses such as Core and Advanced Fundamentals, LEAP, CAPCE, preferred, or willingness to enrol. * EXPERIENCE: * One-two (1-2) years of recent palliative care experience with demonstrated expertise in pain and symptom management; experience in a hospice residence setting or a palliative unit/community assignment preferred. Willing to train suitable candidates. REQUIREMENTS: * Two Step TB test and Vulnerable Sector Check ABILITIES: * Good communication skills both written and verbal * Ability to meet the physical demands of the position. * Passion for palliative/end-of-life care * Good team player, able to build positive rapport with residents, families, and community partners * An interest in ongoing professional development More information about Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth can be found at www.rotaryhospice.ca [http://www.rotaryhospice.ca] or by calling us at (519) 508-4900 ext. 550. Please submit a complete resume to humanresources@rotaryhospice.ca [humanresources@rotaryhospice.ca]. Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources for assistance.
What you’ll do
The Registered Nurse provides individualized hospice and palliative care, focusing on comfort, quality of life, and pain and symptom management. They work within an interprofessional team to deliver care planning and psychosocial support to residents and their families.
Requirements
Candidates must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and hold current BCLS certification. Preference is given to those with palliative care experience and relevant certifications like LEAP or CAPCE.
Listed skills
- TeamworkPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Palliative care
- Pain management
- Symptom management
- Care planning
- Psychosocial care
- Assessment
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- End-of-life care
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Workplace Inclusivity
- End-of-Life Care
- Symptom Management
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Care Planning
- Communication
- Hospice
- Pain Management
- Palliative Care
Job areas
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Hospice Registered Nurse
- Registered Nurse (General)
- Nursing Professionals
- Registered Nurses
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week