Employment Opportunities
We are always interested in receiving resumes from individuals with the appropriate skills. These positions include Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Care Aides, Administration Personnel, and Retail Clerks. Please contact Human Resources at (250) 563‑2551 or by e-mail for more information, or stop by 1506 Ferry Avenue, Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm. We thank all those who apply; however, only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Hospice Mission Statement
The Mission of the Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society is to enhance the quality of life and death of individuals experiencing progressive life-threatening illness and help people work through grief and loss by providing supportive programs and services.
Diversity at PGHPCS
Diversity Statement
At the Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society, we believe that diversity is a strength and that inclusivity is critical to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace that is welcoming and supportive of all individuals, regardless of their age, gender, sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other aspect of their identity.
We recognize that our differences make us stronger and that by embracing diversity, we can better understand and serve our clients, guests, customers, partners, and communities. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, and equality, where everyone is valued, heard, and empowered to succeed.
We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels comfortable being themselves and where diversity is celebrated as a core value. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment, development, and advancement, and to ensuring that all employees are treated with fairness, dignity, and respect.
We understand that building a truly inclusive and diverse workplace is an ongoing journey, and we are committed to continuous learning and improvement. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and ideas from our employees, clients, guests, customers, and partners, and we are dedicated to working together to create a more equitable and inclusive future for all.
Current Job Opportunities
Director of Operations – Clinical and Community Programs
Director of Operations – Clinical and Community Programs
Reports to: Executive Director
Status: Excluded
Application close date: Open Until Filled
Position Summary
The Director of Operations provides strategic, operational and clinical leadership for the Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society’s Rotary Hospice House, Home Hospice and Community Hospice Programs. As the senior clinical leader, the Director of Operations ensures the delivery of safe, evidence-informed, person- and family-centred hospice palliative care across the continuum of illness, caregiving, dying, death and bereavement. The position provides leadership to nursing, grief support, community programs and interdisciplinary teams while ensuring compliance with professional standards, accreditation requirements, licensing, legislation and organizational policies.
General Accountabilities
- Provide clinical leadership for Rotary Hospice House, Home Hospice, grief and bereavement services, caregiver support and community hospice programs.
- Promote excellence in nursing practice, pain and symptom management, clinical decision-making and quality improvement.
- Provide direct leadership, mentorship, supervision and performance management to the Nurse Lead, Grief Support Team and designated community program staff.
- Ensure grief, caregiver and wellness programs are evidence-informed, trauma-informed, culturally safe and responsive to community needs.
- Oversee clinical governance, risk management, documentation standards, audits, accreditation and licensing compliance.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives using outcome measures and evaluation data.
- Develop new hospice and community programs in partnership with community agencies, Northern Health, UNBC and provincial partners.
- Support integration across Hospice House, Home Hospice and Community Programs to ensure seamless transitions for clients and families.
- Participate in strategic planning, budget development, labour relations and organizational leadership.
Community Hospice & Grief Leadership
- Provide leadership and clinical oversight for grief and bereavement services for children, youth, adults and families.
- Support staff delivering individual grief support, therapeutic groups, caregiver education, dementia initiatives and volunteer-led programs.
- Ensure appropriate intake, assessment, documentation, referral pathways and evaluation processes are maintained.
- Develop and evaluate innovative programs addressing grief, serious illness, caregiving and compassionate communities.
- Collaborate with volunteers and community partners to strengthen access to hospice services.
Clinical Leadership Responsibilities
- Provide consultation for complex hospice and palliative care situations.
- Monitor quality indicators, incident reviews, medication safety and clinical audits.
- Ensure staff competencies, orientation, education and ongoing professional development.
- Work collaboratively with the Medical Director, physicians, nurse practitioners and interdisciplinary partners.
- Ensure practice aligns with HPCO Standards, BC Centre for Palliative Care guidance and BCCNM standards.
Education & Experience
- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) with BCCNM.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum seven years progressive leadership experience in hospice palliative care, community health, home health, oncology, geriatrics or related field.
- Demonstrated experience leading interdisciplinary teams and community-based programs.
- Experience in grief, bereavement, caregiver support and volunteer services is a significant asset.
Key Competencies
- Clinical leadership and nursing excellence
- Hospice and palliative care expertise
- Grief and bereavement program leadership
- Quality improvement and accreditation
- Strategic planning and partnership development
- Human resources and labour relations
- Excellent communication and relationship building
Registered Nurse - Home Hospice/ Rotary Hospice House
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: $41.42 – $55.91
Please send resume to info@pghpcs.ca