Job opportunity
Palliative Care Registered Nurse Vernon
North Okanagan Hospice Society
Provide palliative nursing care at Hospice House in Vernon, using assessment and symptom management skills onsite. This regular, part-time role is 0.8 FTE.
North Okanagan Hospice Society seeks a Registered Nurse for its 12-bed Hospice House. The role delivers direct care through comprehensive assessments, care planning, medication administration, and monitoring physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. The nurse supports residents, families, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities:
Assess residents and develop individualized palliative care plans
Manage symptoms and administer medications safely
Document care and communicate with physicians
Participate in care conferences and team collaboration
Support families, volunteers, and quality improvement initiatives
Requirements:
Current Registered Nurse registration in good standing
Experience in palliative, hospice, or oncology nursing
Strong pain and symptom management skills
Competence with assessment, documentation, and electronic health records
CPR/BLS certification considered an asset
Support dignified end-of-life care through clinical assessment, symptom management, communication, and compassionate interdisciplinary practice at Hospice House.
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Apply on source site North Okanagan Hospice Society seeks a Registered Nurse for its 12-bed Hospice House. The role delivers direct care through comprehensive assessments, care planning, medication administration, and monitoring physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. The nurse supports residents, families, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities:
Assess residents and develop individualized palliative care plans
Manage symptoms and administer medications safely
Document care and communicate with physicians
Participate in care conferences and team collaboration
Support families, volunteers, and quality improvement initiatives
Requirements:
Current Registered Nurse registration in good standing
Experience in palliative, hospice, or oncology nursing
Strong pain and symptom management skills
Competence with assessment, documentation, and electronic health records
CPR/BLS certification considered an asset
Support dignified end-of-life care through clinical assessment, symptom management, communication, and compassionate interdisciplinary practice at Hospice House.
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