Registered Nurse, Palliative

About the position

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a tight-knit, collaborative team from across the health sector that will deliver the next generation of palliative care, providing holistic proactive, seamless care and support to patients, families and caregivers – enhancing quality of life, comfort, dignity and security in patients’ end of life journey. As an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team, you will provide holistic, patient-centered care that includes symptom management, coordination of care, patient, family and caregiver education, emotional support, and advocacy for assigned patient(s) and/or caseload of patients.

Responsibilities

  • Work under the supervision of the Integrated Care Program Supervisor.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to create personalized care plans based on the patient’s unique needs and goals of care.
  • Participate in clinical huddles and case conferences with team members such as physicians and allied health.
  • Practice in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), the Regulated Health Professions Act and Spectrum Health Care standards, policies and procedures.
  • Travel within assigned region between patients’ residences or facilities

Requirements

  • Currently registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Minimum of two-years nursing experience
  • Must have experience working with palliative care patients
  • Core Concepts
  • Current police check suitable for working with vulnerable sector
  • Valid Ontario driver's license and reliable vehicle with willingness to travel
  • Current CPR and First Aid Certificate.
  • Demonstrated competence related to a variety of nursing skills including, but not limited to, wound care, IV therapy, chronic disease management, and palliative care and pain management

Nice-to-haves

  • 2 years of palliative care experience preferred
  • Successful completion of any of the following is considered an asset: Canadian Nursing Association (CNA) certification in Palliative Care Nursing or enrollment in CNA certification program in Palliative Care Nursing; or Learning Essentials Approaches to Palliative and End of Life Care (LEAP); or Fundamentals of Palliative Care
  • The Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education (CAPCE)

Benefits

  • Spectrum Health Care is committed to fostering, cultivating and building a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization. We strive to attract, engage and develop a workforce that reflects the diverse communities that we serve and we know a diverse workforce is key to the growth and success of our organization.
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