April 2025

Three (3) casual positions

Must be available to work varying shifts, on weekends and on statutory holidays

Maison McCulloch Hospice (MMH) is a Centre of Excellence dedicated to the collaborative delivery of quality hospice palliative care in both official languages. We are looking to hire interested candidates who want to pursue their career in a wonderful community. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application to the Human Resources Manager.

 POSITION SUMMARY

The PSW is responsible for providing assistance with all activities of daily living, as well as providing end-of-life care to residents and their families. The PSW will foster an environment that is safe and home-like, and will work in accordance with established policies and procedures of MMH.  While performing any and all duties of this position, the PSW will work in a safe and healthy manner and follow the regulations in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

 MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Resident and Family Care ● Work Environment ● Physical Demands ● Risk Management

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Necessary:

• Graduation and Certification from an accredited Personal Support Worker Program
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position: lifting objects over 25 lbs., frequent standing, bending, constant walking
• Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative Care (LEAP Personal Support Worker) or to obtain certification within three (3) months of hire date

 Preferred:

• Completion of Level 1 HPC course an asset
• The Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care (or working to achieve this course)
• Recent medical/Hospice Palliative Care (HPC) experience an asset
• Bilingualism (English/French), written and verbal, (or willingness to pursue) is an asset

Other Skills / Abilities:

• Knowledgeable about, and committed to, the Hospice philosophy of care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Basic Computer skills
• Ability to apply reasoning skills to work situations
• Time management skills
• Ability to complete repetitive tasks
• Ability to work with a team environment and take direction from your supervisor or acting supervisor (RN/ RPN)
• Demonstrated decision making skills

SALARY: Starting at $24.36 per hour
PENSION PLAN: Casual employees are eligible to participate in the HOOPP Defined Benefit Pension Plan.

Interested candidates need to apply by sending a cover letter and detailed resume by 3:00 PM on April 30, 2025

Attn: Human Resources Manager

Maison McCulloch Hospice

1028 South Bay Road, Sudbury, ON P3E 6J7

careers@maisonsudburyhospice.org

www.maisonsudburyhospice.org

Part-time Position (averaging 30 hours / 4 shifts bi-weekly)

Working alternate Monday & Thursday (8:30 am to 4:30 pm)

& every second weekend (Saturday & Sunday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)

POSITION SUMMARY

As part of the Hospice Palliative Care Team (HPCT), the Registered Nurse is responsible for providing telephone support / consultation to clients that have a life limiting illness and are in the last year of life, and their caregivers.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Provides comprehensive telephone assessments with a holistic approach, to address pain and symptoms experienced during multiple illness trajectories of life limiting illness
• Performs assessments, care plan development and ongoing monitoring of each client in accordance with the established Maison McCulloch Hospice (MMH) Policies and Procedures
• Reports all findings to the assigned Most Responsible Provider (MRP) whether this is the Physician or Nurse Practitioner
• Schedules home visits for these providers so that client’s ongoing needs are met
• Collaborates with the North East Cancer Centre, “Ontario Health atHome” and their contracted nursing providers

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Necessary:

• BScN in Nursing with a certificate of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Minimum of 5 years full-time equivalent nursing experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and family in person or via telephone and troubleshoot any of their concerns
• Receptive to ongoing education in Hospice Palliative Care
• Must have valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• Clear Vulnerable Person Check

 Preferred:

• Recent minimum of 2 years full-time equivalent in Hospice Palliative Care (HPC) experience
• Certified or receptive toward achieving certification in Hospice Palliative Care with the Canadian Nurses Association (CHPCN(C) designation)
• Proficiency in French, (verbal and written)
• Experience providing telephone nursing in a sensitive and compassionate manner
• Ability to develop a plan of care with clients, primary caregivers and community providers
• Strong knowledge of community resources and ability to refer as needed for various community services

 Personal Skills:

• Demonstrates at all times clinical autonomy
• Working knowledge of computer software applications Microsoft Office, (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Self-directed with exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills
• Professionalism in all work settings (community in home setting and Maison McCulloch Hospice)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when sharing and discussing personal client information with the inter-professional team

SALARY: From $36.54 per hour

Interested candidates need to apply by sending a cover letter and detailed resume by 3:00 PM on April 11, 2025

Attn: Human Resources Manager

Maison McCulloch Hospice

1028 South Bay Road, Sudbury, ON P3E 6J7

careers@maisonsudburyhospice.org