Victoria Hospice

The organization offers care through an inpatient unit as well as community-based services, including a Palliative Response Team (PRT) providing short-term crisis consultation and treatment 24/7 with a nurse and counsellor, plus on-call access to a palliative care physician. Bereavement services are also provided. The hospice RN role involves conducting initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments, developing and revising plans of care, performing physical assessments, and delivering professional nursing care in patients' homes and community settings. The organization's 2023-24 annual report acknowledges significant shifts in healthcare since the pandemic, noting that nurses, healthcare attendants, and counsellors are all in high demand, while praising the remarkable dedication and compassion of those who choose end-of-life care work. Note: Some search results, including the organization's website and annual report, appear to reference Victoria Hospice in British Columbia, Canada (operating at Royal Jubilee Hospital), while Indeed reviews reference Victoria, TX. Nurses should verify which entity they are applying to.

Vision: 'Quality palliative end-of-life care for all.' Mission: 'To enhance the quality of life for those facing life-limiting illness, death and bereavement through patient and family-centered care, education, research and advocacy.' Patient safety is identified as a shared priority and responsibility of all staff. The organization emphasizes a 'circle of care' approach and values compassionate, dedicated service to patients and families.