The Hospice at May Court offers a dynamic as well as a caring and compassionate environment in which to work. There are opportunities for nurses (full time, part time and shift) as well as administrative positions. If you are interested in putting your talents to work for the Hospice, we invite you to apply for any of the job opportunities that are posted on this site.

Registered Nurse [RN]
Registered Practical Nurse [RPN]
Caregiving Assistant [PSW]

Registered Nurse (part time and casual)

Qualifications:

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
A strong sense of dedication to the mission, goals and objectives of the Hospice at May Court
Knowledge and experience in palliative care
Excellent communication skills
Leadership skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to give and take direction
Physically able to assist bedridden and disabled patients
Current CPR

Responsible to:

The Residential Care Program Coordinator

Role and responsibilities:

Under the direction and supervision of the Residential Care Program Coordinator the staff nurse, in conjunction with other members of the care team, including volunteers, provides palliative care to the patients residing in the Hospice, and provides support to their families and/or significant others.

Specific functions:

As team leader makes up daily assignment sheet for RPN and Caregiving Assistant
Provides guidance and direction to Residence Volunteers as necessary
Ensures that personal care to patients is carried out appropriately
Administers medications to patients as prescribed
Administers treatments to patients as prescribed
Provides emotional support to patients and families/significant others as appropriate. Refers family members to the Family Support Program as necessary
Maintains records through appropriate charting, ensuring confidentiality
Reports routinely to the Residence Coordinator and pages the On-Call Coordinator when necessary (See policy RP 2-600)
Carries out the appropriate procedures when a patient dies
Carries out duties and responsibilities as designated by the program coordinator in her absence.
As Team Leader, participates in daily Resident Team meetings (Rounds) Monday-Friday.
Liaises with physicians as necessary
Liaises with and mentors medical residents as necessary
Mentors new staff
Participates in Student mentorship as required
Participates in education opportunities (providing and receiving)
Participates in annual Hospice at May Court Health and Safety Update(s)
Participates on committees as required
Participates in Hospice activities (i.e. Hike, Volunteer appreciation)

Please direct all applications to:: Janet Douglass; 114 Cameron Ave; Ottawa, K1S 0X1; Fax: (613) 260-5510; Email: Janet Douglass

Applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Registered Practical Nurse (part time and casual)

Qualifications:

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
A strong sense of dedication to the mission, goals and objectives of the Hospice at May Court
Knowledge and experience in palliative care
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to give and take direction
Ability to provide Leadership
Excellent communication skills
Physically able to assist bedridden and disabled patients
Current CPR

Responsible to:

The Residential Care Program Coordinator

Role and responsibilities:

Under the direction and supervision of the Residential Care Program Coordinator and the Team Leader, the staff nurse, in conjunction with other members of the care team, including volunteers, provides palliative care to the patients residing in the Hospice, and supports their families and/or significant others.

Specific functions:

Works collaboratively with other members of the care team
Provides guidance and direction to Caregiving Assistance as necessary
Provides guidance and direction to Residence Volunteers as necessary
Ensures that personal care to patients is carried out appropriately
Administers medications to patients as prescribed
Administers treatments to patients as prescribed
Provides passive, gentle range of motion (ROM) to patients unable move extremities
Provides emotional support to patients, families and/or significant others as appropriate. Refers family members to the Family Support Program as necessary
Maintains records through appropriate charting, ensuring confidentiality
Reports routinely to the Residence Coordinator and Team Leader. Pages the On-Call Coordinator when necessary (See policy RP 2-600)
Carries out the appropriate procedures when a patient dies
Liaises with physicians as necessary
Liaises with and mentors medical residents as necessary
Mentors new staff
Provides mentorship to Students as required
Participates in annual Hospice at May Court Health and Safety Update(s)
Seeks and participates in ongoing education
Participates on committees as able
Participates in Hospice activities (i.e. Hike, Volunteer Appreciation)

Please direct all applications to:: Janet Douglass; 114 Cameron Ave; Ottawa, K1S 0X1; Fax: (613) 260-5510; Email: Janet Douglass

Applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Caregiving Assistant (PSW) (part time and casual)

Qualifications:

A strong sense of dedication to the mission, goals and objectives of the Hospice at May Court
Knowledge and experience in palliative care
Ability to work as part of a team
Strong communication skills
Ability to receive direction
Physically able to assist bedridden and disabled patients
Current CPR an asset

Responsible to:

The Residential Care Program Coordinator or her designated replacement.

Role and responsibilities:

Under the direction and supervision of the Residential Coordinator or her designated replacement, the Caregiving assistant, in conjunction with other members of the care team, including volunteers, provides care to patients residing in the Hospice and ensures a safe environment for patients and families and/or significant others.

Specific functions:

Provides personal care to patients, including bathing,(includes shave daily for men, and hair care , comb shampoo PRN ) changing(includes clean nightie or P J daily ), toileting, mouth care, repositioning and straightening bed linen and clothing
Records BMs on Care Plan
Empty foley cath bags Q shift and mark on flow sheer and daily work sheet
If patients using leg bags- must remember to empty during day- and mark on flow sheet-( also check with nurse re care of bag )
Changes bed linen as required
Completes careflow sheet in bathroom Q shift
Prepares small meals and snacks for patients as required
Immediately reports any changes in a patient's condition to the nurse in charge
Provides appropriate comfort measures to patients
Provides passive, gentle range of motion (ROM) to patients unable move extremities
Provides emotional support to patients, families and/or significant others as appropriate
Ensures that all patient rooms and Residence areas are kept tidy, safe and uncluttered
O2 tanks- check tanks- and nasal prongs and change as needed-
Ensures that vacated rooms are emptied out according to Hospice procedures. See Policy RP 2-740 "When a Room is Vacated" and memo of December 14/05 Re: Pillows and Pillow Covers.
Inform co ordinator of supplies needed for personal care
Adjust air in air pressure mattress after each patient- - if unsure how- ask -
Counts and stores clean linen when received from the Linen Supply Service
Restocks linen and medical supplies as required in patient bathrooms- NB
Disposes of soiled laundry. See Policy RP 2-410 "Disposal of Soiled Laundry".
Changes towels as required. See Policy RP 2-850 "Towel Use".
Works with Volunteers as part of the team
Mentors new staff
Seeks and participates in ongoing education
Participates in annual Hospice at May Court Health and Safety Update(s)
Participates on committees as able
Participates in Hospice activities (i.e. Hike, Volunteer Appreciation)

Please direct all applications to:: Janet Douglass; 114 Cameron Ave; Ottawa, K1S 0X1; Fax: (613) 260-5510; Email: Janet Douglass

Applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted.


	The Hospice at May Court offers a dynamic as well as a caring and compassionate environment in which to work. There are opportunities for nurses (full time, part time and shift) as well as administrative positions. If you are interested in putting your talents to work for the Hospice, we invite you to apply for any of the job opportunities that are posted on this site. Registered Nurse [RN] Registered Practical Nurse [RPN] Caregiving Assistant [PSW] Registered Nurse (part time and casual) Qualifications: Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario A strong sense of dedication to the mission, goals and objectives of the Hospice at May Court Knowledge and experience in palliative care Excellent communication skills Leadership skills Ability to work as part of a team Ability to give and take direction Physically able to assist bedridden and disabled patients Current CPR Responsible to: The Residential Care Program Coordinator Role and responsibilities: Under the direction and supervision of the Residential Care Program Coordinator the staff nurse, in conjunction with other members of the care team, including volunteers, provides palliative care to the patients residing in the Hospice, and provides support to their families and/or significant others. Specific functions: As team leader makes up daily assignment sheet for RPN and Caregiving Assistant Provides guidance and direction to Residence Volunteers as necessary Ensures that personal care to patients is carried out appropriately Administers medications to patients as prescribed Administers treatments to patients as prescribed Provides emotional support to patients and families/significant others as appropriate. Refers family members to the Family Support Program as necessary Maintains records through appropriate charting, ensuring confidentiality Reports routinely to the Residence Coordinator and pages the On-Call Coordinator when necessary (See policy RP 2-600) Carries out the appropriate procedures when a patient dies Carries out duties and responsibilities as designated by the program coordinator in her absence. As Team Leader, participates in daily Resident Team meetings (Rounds) Monday-Friday. Liaises with physicians as necessary Liaises with and mentors medical residents as necessary Mentors new staff Participates in Student mentorship as required Participates in education opportunities (providing and receiving) Participates in annual Hospice at May Court Health and Safety Update(s) Participates on committees as required Participates in Hospice activities (i.e. Hike, Volunteer appreciation) Please direct all applications to: Janet Douglass 114 Cameron Ave Ottawa, K1S 0X1 Fax: (613) 260-5510 Email: Janet Douglass Applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted. Registered Practical Nurse (part time and casual) Qualifications: Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario A strong sense of dedication to the mission, goals and objectives of the Hospice at May Court Knowledge and experience in palliative care Ability to work as part of a team Ability to give and take direction Ability to provide Leadership Excellent communication skills Physically able to assist bedridden and disabled patients Current CPR Responsible to: The Residential Care Program Coordinator Role and responsibilities: Under the direction and supervision of the Residential Care Program Coordinator and the Team Leader, the staff nurse, in conjunction with other members of the care team, including volunteers, provides palliative care to the patients residing in the Hospice, and supports their families and/or significant others. Specific functions: Works collaboratively with other members of the care team Provides guidance and direction to Caregiving Assistance as necessary Provides guidance and direction to Residence Volunteers as necessary Ensures that personal care to patients is carried out appropriately Administers medications to patients as prescribed Administers treatments to patients as prescribed Provides passive, gentle range of motion (ROM) to patients unable move extremities Provides emotional support to patients, families and/or significant others as appropriate. Refers family members to the Family Support Program as necessary Maintains records through appropriate charting, ensuring confidentiality Reports routinely to the Residence Coordinator and Team Leader. Pages the On-Call Coordinator when necessary (See policy RP 2-600) Carries out the appropriate procedures when a patient dies Liaises with physicians as necessary Liaises with and mentors medical residents as necessary Mentors new staff Provides mentorship to Students as required Participates in annual Hospice at May Court Health and Safety Update(s) Seeks and participates in ongoing education Participates on committees as able Participates in Hospice activities (i.e. Hike, Volunteer Appreciation) Please direct all applications to: Janet Douglass 114 Cameron Ave Ottawa, K1S 0X1 Fax: (613) 260-5510 Email: Janet Douglass Applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted. Caregiving Assistant (PSW) (part time and casual) Qualifications: A strong sense of dedication to the mission, goals and objectives of the Hospice at May Court Knowledge and experience in palliative care Ability to work as part of a team Strong communication skills Ability to receive direction Physically able to assist bedridden and disabled patients Current CPR an asset Responsible to: The Residential Care Program Coordinator or her designated replacement. Role and responsibilities: Under the direction and supervision of the Residential Coordinator or her designated replacement, the Caregiving assistant, in conjunction with other members of the care team, including volunteers, provides care to patients residing in the Hospice and ensures a safe environment for patients and families and/or significant others. Specific functions: Provides personal care to patients, including bathing,(includes shave daily for men, and hair care , comb shampoo PRN ) changing(includes clean nightie or P J daily ), toileting, mouth care, repositioning and straightening bed linen and clothing Records BMs on Care Plan Empty foley cath bags Q shift and mark on flow sheer and daily work sheet If patients using leg bags- must remember to empty during day- and mark on flow sheet-( also check with nurse re care of bag ) Changes bed linen as required Completes careflow sheet in bathroom Q shift Prepares small meals and snacks for patients as required Immediately reports any changes in a patient's condition to the nurse in charge Provides appropriate comfort measures to patients Provides passive, gentle range of motion (ROM) to patients unable move extremities Provides emotional support to patients, families and/or significant others as appropriate Ensures that all patient rooms and Residence areas are kept tidy, safe and uncluttered O2 tanks- check tanks- and nasal prongs and change as needed- Ensures that vacated rooms are emptied out according to Hospice procedures. See Policy RP 2-740 "When a Room is Vacated" and memo of December 14/05 Re: Pillows and Pillow Covers. Inform co ordinator of supplies needed for personal care Adjust air in air pressure mattress after each patient- - if unsure how- ask - Counts and stores clean linen when received from the Linen Supply Service Restocks linen and medical supplies as required in patient bathrooms- NB Disposes of soiled laundry. See Policy RP 2-410 "Disposal of Soiled Laundry". Changes towels as required. See Policy RP 2-850 "Towel Use". Works with Volunteers as part of the team Mentors new staff Seeks and participates in ongoing education Participates in annual Hospice at May Court Health and Safety Update(s) Participates on committees as able Participates in Hospice activities (i.e. Hike, Volunteer Appreciation) Please direct all applications to: Janet Douglass 114 Cameron Ave Ottawa, K1S 0X1 Fax: (613) 260-5510 Email: Janet Douglass Applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted.
The Hospice at May Court, 114 Cameron Avenue, Ottawa ON K1S 0X1