🍋Save the Date! 🍋
Amelia’s 5th Annual Lemonade for Hospice is happening Friday, July 25, 2025 starting at 8am at Hudson’s Diagnostics (formerly Paul’s Mechanical).
She’s back again, rain or shine! ☀️
All proceeds go to Hospice Prince Edward, and since 2021, Amelia has already raised over $11,000 in memory of her Bupa!
We're Hiring!
Hospice Prince Edward is looking for a part-time, self-employed Bookkeeper (approx. 30 hrs/month).
If you're detail-oriented, experienced with Sage, and passionate about supporting a meaningful cause — we want to hear from you!
Remote | Flexible Hours | Contract Role
Apply by July 30, 2025 and include your expected hourly rate.
Full details & how to apply:
hospiceprinceedward.ca/bookkeeper
Overview:
Hospice Prince Edward is seeking a compassionate RPN or RN to provide individualized end-of-life care. Working closely with residents, families, and the care team, the nurse will focus on quality of life, symptom management, and emotional support.
Key Responsibilities:
Use evidence-based practice for assessment, planning, and care delivery, especially in pain and symptom management
Respond effectively to end-of-life emergencies and psychosocial needs
Involve patients and families in care decisions
Handle tasks like admissions, discharges, and phone calls
Support lifting, turning, and repositioning residents
Share all care, housekeeping, and clinical tasks with on-shift PSWs
Work in a physically demanding environment
Qualifications:
Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Minimum 2 years’ nursing experience
Experience in hospice/palliative care preferred
CAPCE or LEAP certification an asset
How to Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to executivedirector@hospicepe.com by Monday, July 28th, 2025, or deliver to:
Executive Director, Hospice Prince Edward, 40 Downes Avenue, Picton, ON, K0K 2T0
Hospice PEC is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, let us know — we’re happy to help.
07/09/2025
🎉 Community Spirit in Action at Wellington on the Lake! 🎉
The residents of Wellington on the Lake have once again shown their incredible generosity and community spirit! Through their year-round 50/50 draws, a total of $1,207.75 was raised and donated to Hospice Prince Edward — a vital organization providing compassionate end-of-life care in our region.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated and supported this initiative. Your contributions truly make a difference. 🧡
06/16/2025
🎉 Today’s the Day! 🎉
Registration is now OPEN for the Val MacDonald Memorial Golf for Hospice Tournament, happening Friday, September 19th at Picton Golf & Country Club! 🏌️♀️⛳️
Join us in honouring Val’s incredible legacy while supporting Hospice Prince Edward. Spots fill fast, so don’t wait!
✉️ Register by emailing: residence@hospicepe.com
📞 Or call: 613-645-4040 ext. 206 (Mon–Fri, 9am–4pm)
Let’s make this 7th annual tournament the most memorable one yet! 💚
06/13/2025
New Employment Opportunity with Our Team!
Position: Fundraising & Engagement Coordinator
Hospice Prince Edward, Picton, Ontario: Picton, Prince Edward.
Part time - 6 month contract
Rate of pay: $29.70/hour
OVERVIEW: As a Fundraising & Engagement Coordinator, this position plays a key role in bringing Hospice, fundraising, and donor engagement initiatives to life. From coordinating integrated campaigns to delivering digital and print content, the coordinator will gain hands-on experience in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment. Further, this role is to seek opportunities to ‘market’ hospice programs & services, recruit event volunteers and work to enhance relationships with current Monthly Donors.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
1-3 years of experience in communications, marketing, public relations, fundraising, or a related field.
A creative storyteller with strong writing, editing, and content creation skills.
Strong organizational and project management abilities.
A team player who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
Proven communication skills in both written and verbal formats.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, adapting to changing needs and priorities.
Advanced computer skills in Google, Microsoft and general applications
At Hospice PEC, we hire skilled individuals regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, s*x, disability, age, s*xual orientation, and other protected statutes in keeping with human rights legislation.
Please notify us anytime during the hiring process if you require accommodation and we will work with you to provide a suitable accommodation solution.
06/06/2025
🎉 We Did It! And Then Some! 🎉
Thanks to YOU! Our incredible donors, walkers, sponsors, and supporters you’ve helped us blow past our goal for this year’s Hike for Hospice!
🌟 Goal: $22,000
✅ Raised: $23,632
Your generosity fuels compassionate care in our community. Whether you donated, walked, volunteered, or spread the word, you made a difference.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. 💜
06/06/2025
🏌️♀️ The Val MacDonald Memorial Golf Tournament ⛳
Val MacDonald’s legacy at Hospice lives on through one of our most cherished events, the annual golf tournament she created and led with passion and heart. In her honour, we proudly host the 7th Annual Val MacDonald Memorial Golf for Hospice Tournament on Friday, September 19th at Picton Golf Club.
This tournament continues to be a vital fundraiser for Hospice Prince Edward — and a beautiful way to remember Val’s remarkable contributions.
✨ Sponsorship opportunities are now available, including:
• Hole Sponsor
• Meal Sponsor
• Memory Lane Tribute
• Silent Auction Donations
Let’s make this another unforgettable day in support of Hospice, and in memory of Val 💛
06/03/2025
🌟 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! 🌟
Hike for Hospice 2025 wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible generosity and community spirit of our sponsors. Your support helped us raise $15,435 to support Hospice Prince Edward — even through the wind and rain, your impact shone through. 💛
🎖️ Title Sponsors
Rotary Club of Picton
Telegraph Narrows
99.3 County FM
🏘️ Local Sponsors
Agarian
C3 Solutions
Anice Jewellery
Kocherry Pharmacy
Kingston Flying Club
Runaway Rooster B&B
Picton Home Hardware
Dune Hopper Brewing Co
Green Gables of Bloomfield
Bethany Christian Reformed Church
Prince Edward County Market
Dan’s Backyard Games
Pure County Bottled Water
Kathy McAlpine
Linda Torney & Sue Desveaux
From all of us at Hospice Prince Edward — thank you for walking beside us. 💙
06/03/2025
🌧️☀️ Rain or shine you showed up.
THANK YOU to every walker, donor and volunteer who made this year’s Hike for Hospice such a meaningful day. Despite the not-so-great weather, your spirit and enthusiasm never wavered! 🎶 From amazing live music to the energy on the route, the event was truly something special.
Together, we raised $15,435.00 to support compassionate end-of-life care right here in Prince Edward County. 💛
There’s still time to donate: donations@hospicepe.com
Every bit helps us continue this vital work.
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At Hospice Prince Edward, our 3 bed residential hospice in Prince Edward County, we provide high quality, compassionate care and support to patients and their families as they deal with a life limiting illness. Since opening our doors in 2013 we have served 196 clients in our residence and 529 more through our outreach programs.
Our mission is to provide Qualify of Life, Dignity in Death and Grief and Bereavement Support for all those living with or affected by a life limiting illness. We support the journey of living with dying. All of our programs and services are provided at no cost to clients, their families or caregivers. Here is what people have to say about their experience:
“Your hospice facility provided our large family a home-like setting to gather, where we alternately cried, laughed and grieved”
“While at Hospice, he was treated so well and that gave me some peace and let me be his wife, not his caregiver”
“Thank you for making her final days so peaceful. We all felt a sense of comfort knowing she was loved by you all”
“Our visiting volunteer became part of our family. We all looked forward to the visit”
Hospice is a registered charity and provides professional care and trained volunteers to support individuals at home, in the community and in our residence, at no cost. We provide caregiver support, grief and bereavement support for all ages, both for individuals and in groups, a book club, men’s support group, volunteer training and we have a dedicated and supportive staff. Want to volunteer? Do you have questions about our services? Please contact us, you’ll be glad you did.
