Nurse, Palliative Care
Nurse, Palliative Care
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Job Description
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a tightknit collaborative team from across the health sector that will deliver the next generation of palliative care in Mississauga 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 the Nurse Palliative Care provides holistic patientcentered 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.
- Works under the supervision of the Neighbourhood Home Care Specialist.
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to create personalized care plans based on the patients unique needs and goals of care.
- Participates in clinical huddles and case conferences with team members such as physicians and allied health.
- Practices in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) the Regulated Health Professions Act and Spectrum Health Care standards policies and procedures.
- Travels within assigned region between patients residences or facilities
Qualifications :
- Currently registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Minimum of twoyears nursing experience
- Must have experience working with palliative care patients
- 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)
- Current police check suitable for working with vulnerable sector
- Valid Ontario drivers license and reliable vehicle with willingness to travel
- Demonstrates problemsolving and critical thinking skills
- Proficiency in English both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently within the scope of the role and prioritize workload. Strong time management skills are required
- Possesses the physical ability to perform the daytoday duties described in the duties and responsibilities.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the use of technology
- Excellent patient assessment and teaching skills
- Ability to triage client needs and escalate concerns appropriately
- Basic proficiency in Word Excel and ability to learn software
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
