Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Overview

You will be responsible for providing individualized hospice and palliative care to promote comfort and quality of life for residents in your care. Responsibilities include pain and symptom management, psychosocial care for the resident and family, expert assessment and care planning, and working in partnership with an interdisciplinary team that includes a strong volunteer component. The shifts are 12 hours which includes days, nights, weekends and holidays in a waterfall schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of resident care in accordance with the Regulated Health Professionals Act and the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards.
• Utilize the nursing process to provide Palliative Care to the residents and support for the family.
• Collaborate with the RN and the Director, Resident Care to dissolve any resident and family issues.
• Works with the PSW to provide personal care for all residents, as well as assists with preparing meals, light housekeeping and laundry as required.
• Perform pain and symptom assessments on an ongoing basis and reports to the Registered Nurse; follow the plan of care and report any resident care requirements to the Team Leader.
• Consult with the resident, family members, and / or the substitute decision maker regarding needs, wishes and preferences for care.
• Assist in the implementation and coordination of medical interventions as ordered by the attending physician.
• Provide leadership to PSWs and Volunteers.
• Document accurately and in a timely manner.
• Delegate and / or teach skills and techniques to other staff and / or resident family as appropriate and in accordance with RHPA.
• Review, evaluate and / or revise the Resident Care Plan daily.

Qualifications & Requirements

Next Step

If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter no later than January 30, 2026.

Nancy Tyndall

Human Resources Coordinator

nancy.tyndall@sjhospicelondon.com

St. Joseph's Hospice of London

P.O. Box 1449, Station B

485 Windermere Rd 3rd floor

London, ON, N6A 5M2

519-438-2102

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Job Details

Position Type Full Time

Job Categories Nursing

Experience Minimum 1 year of palliative experience

Education Practical nurse graduate of college or university

Salary $30.91 to $31.49

Date Posted January 16, 2026

How To Apply cover letter, resume

Contact Name Nancy Tyndall

Email Nancy Tyndall

Application Deadline Sunday, February 15, 2026

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