Hi team, welcome to 'KCN Insider' #3!

This week, we have some extra special activities planned to celebrate our annual staff appreciation week! It will be filled with gifts, food, and activities.


Monday: Thank you gifts can be picked up in Claudia's office. They can also be picked up at our staff lunch on Wednesday, or you can email Claudia to make alternate arrangements.


Tuesday: It's 60s day! Dress up and get groovy. Here's some fashion inspiration: ponchos, love beads, peace signs, medallion necklaces, chain belts, polka dot-printed fabrics, long, puffed "bubble" sleeves, bell-bottomed jeans, tie-dyed shirts, and headbands. Prizes for the top three grooviest attire! Come and take a photo in front of the backdrop near the great room and place your votes!


Wednesday: Staff lunch is compliments of Pita Pit in Brantford, courtesy of Bruno Settimi. Lunch will be available from 12pm to 2pm in the board room.


Thursday: Self-representation day! Wear something that represents you, such as your favourite colour, sports team, hobby, or culture.


Friday: Wellness day - for all those who signed up for the yoga session from 12 pm to 1:30 pm in the great room. If you have not signed up and wish to join please email Claudia.


NOTE: For all staff on the afternoon and night shifts, your gift will be left in the nurses' station with your name on it. Dinner, provided by Pita Pit, will be waiting for you on Wednesday in the staff lunchroom fridge. There are prizes for the grooviest attire on Tuesday, so take a photo and email it to Claudia!

Join our Hike For Hospice Team!

Saturday, June 15th, 10am - 1pm


Calling all team members to sign up for the KCN Trailblazers Hike for Hospice team! It's just under six weeks away!


This is a wonderful family event with activities for all ages. Registration covers lunch and event expenses.


Date: Saturday, June 15th, 2024

Time: 10am – 1pm

Location: T.B McQuesten Community Park

1199 Upper Wentworth St, Hamilton

Register Here

Third-Party Events & Webinars

These events are not hosted by our team but are held by community partners to support our hospice financially or to educate the public. We support these events by sharing them on our social channels, adding them to our website, including them in our newsletters and attending if we are able.

For all events, click here

Webinar for Caregivers (non-clinical)

The Palliative Effect - A Care Giving Discussion is a free online webinar hosted by the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association in celebration of National Hospice Palliative Care Week (May 5-11).


Date: Tuesday, May 7th, 2024

Time: 1pm

Location: Zoom, Facebook and YouTube

Register

Community Market and Garage Sale

Hosted by Kathryn Stenhouse at Realty World Legacy Brokerage. All proceeds will be donated to KCN. (Note: we are not collecting items at the hospice).


Date: Saturday, May 25th, 2024

Time: 8am – 12pm

Location: 1505 Guelph Line, Burlington


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Committees

We have several committees that are open for team members to join. These committees provide platforms for open dialogue, drive organizational change, or help plan fun events for our team.


Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee (EDIB)

  • Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 14, 1 - 2 pm
  • To register or for more information, email Suzanne.

Social Committee

  • If you would like to join this committee, please reach out to Claudia.

Residential Task Force

  • If you would like to join this committee, please reach out to Debbie or Suzanne.

Grief & Bereavement Programs

Grief and Bereavement


  • Spring Group Sessions are underway and closed for registration, stay tuned for the next sessions.
  • 1-to-1 Counselling for adults, children and youth is still open.

Keaton's House


  • Over 40 campers will take part in this year's Camp Keaton. Thank you to everyone who helped us get the word out.

Staff News & Highlights

We are excited to welcome new team members to our clinical team, administration, and program services.


New clinical staff


Matilda Wilson, Music Therapist Intern

Elizabeth Levesque PSW

Elena Stieger PSW

Dick Passmore PSW

Leah Haizel PSW

Adelarin Onigbinde RPN


Congratulations to Nicole Elgersma who has moved from an RPN position to RN!


Program and admin staff


Nadine Bellhouse, Human Resources Specialist

Kayla Dennahower, Volunteer Program Coordinator

Congratulations to Jennifer Wall, who has shifted from her PSW position to accepting the Volunteer Administrative Coordinator

Milica Calum, BSW Student, McMaster University



Welcome everyone!

Current Job Postings

Click below to read more about the vacancies.

Stay in the loop:

  • April Newsletter
  • Past KCN Insiders

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- Suzanne Conroy, M.Ed, KCN's Leadership Coach

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