Careers

Hospice Halifax Residence Team Members

Join our Team!

Hospice Halifax is a compassionate and supportive community of staff members, volunteers, and donors dedicated to making dying and living as comfortable and as meaningful as possible at the end of life.

Our hospice residence is an inclusive space where individuals and their families receive personalized and dignified end-of-life-care. 

Current Employment Opportunities

Registered Nurse (RN) 0.5 FTE

Compensation: $40,772.68 Annually, paid breaks, Vacation, Absence time, Group Benefits, RRSP Matching

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager and in collaboration with the other members of the Hospice team, including volunteers, the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing the highest quality of end-of-life care and support to patients/families admitted to the Hospice. A compassionate nature and excellent interpersonal skills will make you a good candidate for this position. In this role, you will be assessing patients’ medical conditions, maintaining patients’ comfort during the final stages of life, and providing loved ones with guidance and support. As required, the position provides support and direction to Licensed Practical Nurses, Care Team Assistants and Volunteers involved in direct and indirect patient and family care.

Please forward a cover letter and resume to careers@hospicehalifax.ca and reference “RN2023” in the subject line of the email.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 0.5 FTE

Compensation: $31,112.64 Annually, paid breaks, Vacation, Absence time, Group Benefits, RRSP Matching

Working in partnership/collaboration with RNs, LPNs, Care Team Assistants, and other members of the Hospice care team, this position is responsible for providing the highest quality of nursing care to patients and their families. A compassionate nature and excellent interpersonal skills will make you a good candidate for this position. In this role, you will be assessing patients’ medical conditions, maintaining patients’ comfort during the final stages of life, and providing loved ones with guidance and support.

Please forward a cover letter and resume to careers@hospicehalifax.ca and reference “LPN2023” in the subject line of the email.

Facilities and Hospitality Services Supervisor

Compensation: $54,080-$62,400 annually, paid breaks, Vacation, Absence time, Group Benefits, RRSP Matching

Reporting to the CEO, the primary role of this full-time position is for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, service, and repair of the facilities, grounds, equipment and furnishings. The Facilities and Hospitality Services Supervisor is also responsible for supervising Food Services and Housekeeping teams. They must be capable of performing general trade related tasks and repairs in accordance with industry standards and practices, such as basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, and drywall repairs as assigned. They are also responsible for participating in the preventative maintenance program, handling service requests and other work orders as assigned. In partnership with other hospice staff, this position ensures the maintenance of a healthy, safe, clean and attractive environment for patients and their families. In rare instances, some weekend or overtime work may be required.

 

Please forward a cover letter and resume to careers@hospicehalifax.ca and reference “Facilities2023” in the subject line of the email.