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Summary of the Role Responsibilities 

Rotary Hospice House (RHH)/ Home Hospice Registered Nurses assess, identify, plan, implement, and evaluate the nursing care required to assist clients living in the community in meeting their physical, social, spiritual, and psychological needs. RNs work within an interdisciplinary clinical framework in accordance with the BCCNP Standards of Practice and consistent with the mission, vision, and values of The Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society.

Functional Reporting Relationships

• Reports to Nurse Lead and/or Operations Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Liaise with Home and Community Care.
• Reviews client status through methods such as reviewing documentation, care plan, client observation, collateral information, and consultation with other members of the health care team.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for clients using a framework for nursing practice. Administers medications, manages basic to complex wounds, catheter insertion (and manages feeding tubes, ostomies, and other medically provided devices). Documents in electronic charting program.
• Contributes to individual care plans through methods such as assessing client problems and needs, planning and prioritizing nursing interventions, implementing interventions and reassessing if goals are not met and modifying plan of care based on evaluation.
• Provides nursing care according to identified policies and procedures, technology and PHC standards and evaluates outcomes, records observations and reports problems and/or changes to designated staff.Provides care according to the BC Centre for Palliative Care symptom guidelines.
• Identifies client and family learning needs and incorporates teaching and counseling into the care plan and nursing interventions and/or makes referrals to other identified resources.
• Responsibilities include but are not limited to collegial sharing of information, demonstrating and/or providing guidance on related tasks
• Provides direct nursing interventions for management of crisis and life threatening situations.
• Documents information including assessments, nursing care plans, medication administration, client status and progress, and discharge plans in a computerized environment.
• Participates in nursing orientation and shares clinical knowledge.
• Actively participates in direct patient care.
• Direct Care Aides workflow.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Required Licences, Certificates, and Education

• Registered Nurse with current practicing registration with the BC College of Nursing Professionals BCCNP.
• Pallium Canada LEAP Training is required.
• Minimum one (1) year’s recent, related palliative nursing care experience in an acute care facility or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Level 1 First Aid
• Ongoing orientation/training as required.

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to carry out the duties of the position.

Skills Required

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work as a member in an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to apply decision making and analytical skills.
• Ability to build relationships and work in a friendly, approachable manner.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to teach and be a positive role model.
• Ability to provide clinical and operational direction.

Salary: $37.69 – 49.50 per hour

Please send resume to info@pghpcs.ca

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Summary of the Role Responsibilities

Rotary Hospice House (RHH)/Hospice at Home Licensed Practical Nurses assess, identify, plan, implement, and evaluate the nursing care required to assist clients living in the community in meeting their physical, social, spiritual, and psychological needs. LPNs work within an interdisciplinary clinical framework in accordance with the BCCNP Standards of Practice and consistent with the mission, vision, and values of the Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society.

Functional Reporting Relationships

• Reports to Nurse Lead and/or Operations Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Liaise with Home and Community Care.
• Reviews client status through methods such as reviewing documentation, care plan, client observation, collateral information and consultation with other members of the health care team.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for clients using a framework for nursing practice. Administers medications, manages basic to complex wounds, catheter insertion (and manages feeding tubes, ostomies and other medically provided devices). Documents in electronic charting program.
• Contributes to individual care plans through methods such as assessing client problems and needs, planning and prioritizing nursing interventions, implementing interventions and reassessing if goals are not met and modifying plan of care based on evaluation.
• Provides nursing care according to identified policies and procedures, technology and PHC standards and evaluates outcomes, records observations and reports problems and/or changes to designated staff.
• Provides care according to the BC Centre for Palliative Care symptom guidelines.
• Identifies client and family learning needs and incorporates teaching and counseling into the care plan and nursing interventions and/or makes referrals to other identified resources.
• Responsibilities include but are not limited to collegial sharing of information, demonstrating and/or providing guidance on related tasks.
• Provides direct nursing interventions for management of crisis and life threatening situations.
• Documents information including assessments, nursing care plans, medication administration, client status and progress and discharge plans in a computerized environment.
• Participates in nursing orientation and shares clinical knowledge.
• Actively participates in direct patient care.
• Directs Care Aides workflow.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Required Licences, Certificates, and Education

• Licensed Practical Nurse with current practicing registration with the BC College of Nursing Professionals BCCNP.
• Pallium Canada LEAP Training is required.
• Minimum one (1) year’s recent, related palliative nursing care experience in an acute care facility or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Level 1 First Aid
• Ongoing orientation/training as required.

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to carry out the duties of the position.

Skills Required

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work as a member in an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to apply decision making and analytical skills.
• Ability to build relationships and work in a friendly, approachable manner.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to teach and be a positive role model.
• Ability to provide clinical and operational direction.

Salary: $29.58 – 34.31 per hour

Job Type: Permanent

Email resume to info@pghpcs.ca

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Job Description

Care Aide (Rotary Hospice House)

The Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society is seeking a CARE AIDE for Rotary Hospice House. This is a  Part Time Temporary  position.

The Care Aide reports to the Nurse Lead and is supervised by the Operations Manager – Non-Clinical and guided by the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society. The Care Aide assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care required to assist patients in meeting their physical, social, and psychological needs per Rotary Hospice House policies and procedures and in alignment with NHA Palliative Care Guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Follows established care plans and provides personal care for facility residents
• Bathes, grooms, dresses, assists with meals and oral hygiene and performs care duties as applicable
• Responds to call bells/alarms
• Observes and monitors clients’ progress, symptoms and behavioural changes and reports significant observations
• Utilizes mechanical aides such as specialty beds and wheelchairs to transport clients and assists with lifting and transferring of clients following established lifting/safety techniques
• Complete various duties in RHH such as, but not limited to:
  • Preparing and serving meals and snacks,
  • Terminal cleans,
  • Cleaning common areas: dishes, laundry, restocking care carts, emptying garbage, bathrooms, etc.,
  • Cleaning occupied guest rooms: sweeping/mopping, tidying, wiping surfaces, bathrooms, etc.
• Communicate with volunteers.
• Communicate with care team.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from a recognized Resident Care Aide Program
• Current registration with the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry is required
• Food Safe Certification
• LEAP for health care workers following reasonable timeline after hire date

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to carry out the duties of the position.

Skills Required

• Establish and maintain rapport with guests and their families
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in guests.
• Work independently and in cooperation with others.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with guests, families and RHH team
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to operate related equipment

Why work with Hospice

Hospice provides a home-like experience with patient-centred care focused on client comfort. Benefits of working with hospice include:

• Specialized palliative care
• Personal team environment
• Close personal connections with guests
• Free coffee and baked goodies

At the Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical to our success.

We believe that diversity includes but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability, and background. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, and we are dedicated to creating an environment that encourages and celebrates diversity.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and identities to apply for our open positions, and we are committed to providing a fair and inclusive hiring process.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team, and we look forward to building a more diverse and inclusive workplace together.

Please send resume to info@pghpcs.ca

Apply Here

Summary of the Role Responsibilities

 Home Hospice Care Aides are guided by the Vision, Mission, and Values of the Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society. They plan, implement, and evaluate care required to assist clients in meeting their physical, social, and psychological needs. All care is done in accordance with Home Hospice policies and procedures and in alignment with BC Centre of Palliative Care.

Functional Reporting Relationships

• Follows direction from Nurse in-charge.
• Reports to Nurse Lead and/or RHH Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Follows established care plans and provides personal care for clients.
• Bathes, grooms, dresses, assists with meals and oral hygiene and performs care duties as applicable.
• Observes and monitors clients’ progress, symptoms and behavioural changes and reports significant observations.
• Utilizes mechanical aides such as specialty beds, wheelchairs to transport clients and provides assistance with lifting and/or transferring of clients following established safety techniques.
• Complete various duties such as, but not limited to:
  • Light meal prep for client– snacks/drinks.
  • Cleaning sweeping/mopping, tidying, wiping surfaces, laundry, in client care area.
• Communicate with volunteers.
• Communicate with care team.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Required Licences, Certificates, and Education

• Graduation from a recognized Resident Care Aide Program.
• Current registration with BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry.
• Food Safe Certification
• LEAP for health care workers following reasonable timeline after hire date.

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to carry out the duties of the position.

Skills Required

• Establish and maintain rapport with guests and their families.
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in guests.
• Work independently and in cooperation with others.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with clients, families and team.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Pay: $24.44 – $26.58 per hour

Additional government wage levelling provided

Diversity

At the Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical to our success.

We believe that diversity includes but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability, and background. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, and we are dedicated to creating an environment that encourages and celebrates diversity.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and identities to apply for our open positions, and we are committed to providing a fair and inclusive hiring process.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team, and we look forward to building a more diverse and inclusive workplace together.

Send resume to  info@pghpcs.ca

Apply Here

or Email Resume to info@pghpcs.ca

Are you outgoing, personable, reliable and like to have fun at work?

If you answered yes to all of the above then look no further!

The Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society is looking for a Part Time Store Associate, must have availability Tuesday to Friday, 9 am to 5:30 pm including weekend,  for our Thrift Shop on Domano Blvd. and Tabor in Prince George.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing customer service by greeting customers and helping them locate items.
• Running the cash register.
• Processing donations which includes cleaning, repairing, sorting, and pricing items.
• Stocking items, organizing, and cleaning the store front.
• Daily cleaning of the store.

We have a ton to offer the right candidates including:

• Training
• Annual sick pay
• Paid vacation
• Annual Wellness Plan
• Individual and family counselling

This opportunity might be for you if:

• You thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• You are energetic, hard working, reliable and have a positive attitude.
• Are able to act in a kind, respectful manner at all times.
• Meet the physical requirements: Have the ability lift a maximum of 25 lbs. without assistance, are able to be on your feet the majority of the day, and are able to execute frequent reaching, bending, handling and lifting of merchandise.
• Are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Email Resume to info@pghpcs.ca

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Summary of the Role Responsibilities

• To support the Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society (PGHPCS) fund development strategy and oversight to the Dream Home and 50/50 Lottery
• Responsible for planning, supporting and executing fundraising events for the PGHPCS

Functional Reporting Relationships

• The Special Events Coordinator reports directly to the Executive Director

Key Areas of Responsibilities

1. Fundraising

• Perform all duties according to the policies, mission, vision, and values of the Society
• Provides marketing, leadership, and oversight of Dream Home Lotto
• Plan and coordinate fundraising initiatives and events including:
  • Solicitation of donors and sponsors for events
  • Approving, reviewing, and supporting Third Party Initiatives
• Plan and support a social media marketing strategy
• Participate in budget planning for events
• Attend and promote fundraising and public awareness initiatives throughout the community
• Participate in the development and management of fundraising activities
• Engage the community and promote participation and attendance at events
• Donor and Sponsor recognition and thanks
• Sharing and engaging the public in the role of hospice in the community

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Marketing through social media, traditional media
• Relevant post-secondary education in a related field
• Excellent oral and written communications and team work skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, balancing multiple demands
• Must be 19 years of age or older
• Valid driver’s license/reliable vehicle
• Ability to manage time and diverse activities under deadlines which deliver quality results
• Competent in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Photoshop Graphic media and other media platforms
• Open availability able to work weekends and evenings

Email Resume to info@pghpcs.ca

Summary of the Role Responsibilities

• Sell lottery tickets to raise money for the Prince George Hospice Society.
• Balances daily cash receipt report against ticket sales
• Ensure ticket buyers are in compliance with Gaming Policy.

Functional Reporting Relationships

• The Ticket Seller reports directly to the Special Events Coordinator

Key Areas of Responsibilities

Must have experience in using Point of Sale (POS) machines for transactions.

Requires understanding and using business or trades vocabulary or basic arithmetic to perform stand operating procedures.

Requires obtaining and exchanging information, referring inquiries to the appropriate source, or responding to questions from members of the general public. Must have excellent customer service skills.

May display compassion and empathy for people that may share storeis and experience with Hospice

Requires sedentary work, including continuous sitting or occasional standing and walking.

May require lifting over 20kg to move equipment to sale sites outside of Dream Home

Requires performing regular job functions under good conditions in a safe working environment.  Ticket selling location may be at an outdoor spot on occasion.

Must be out going and engaging to promote engagement and ticket sale

QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of high school, GED or equivalent

Minimum one-year experience in handling large sums of money, work experience involving public contact.

Must be 19 years of age or older

Must have reliable transportation .

Working knowledge of cash transactions and records pertaining thereto.

Skill in making change.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with employees, officials, and the general public.

Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency.