Clinical Nurse Manager Hospice & Palliative Care

Rate of Pay: $51.38- $57.83(Starting salary will be determined by factors such as relevant experience qualifications internal equity and market conditions)

Reason for Posting: The posting is for an existing vacancy.

Who We Are

At Good Shepherd we are committed to providing hope and enhancing dignity and self-determination for individuals and families. To learn more about Good Shepherd please visit our website at .

This opportunity is with Good Shepherd - Hospice & Palliative Care Program

The Hospice & Palliative Care Program - Emmanuel House Hospice provides person-centered palliative and end-of-life care to individuals and their families in a peaceful and supportive environment. Our approach emphasizes dignity comfort choice and respect while supporting individuals facing life-limiting illness through an interdisciplinary and holistic model of care.

At Good Shepherd we also recognize the inherent value of people living with addiction and are committed to integrating harm reduction practices health equity and anti-racism/anti-oppression principles across all programs.

Reporting to the Program Director the Clinical Nurse Manager plays a key leadership role within the Seniors Hospice & Palliative Care portfolio. You will provide strong clinical operational and professional practice leadership in a dynamic hospice environment ensuring high-quality evidence-based palliative care that enhances dignity and quality of life for residents and their families.

How You Will Make an Impact

You will lead and support an interdisciplinary care team including nurses personal support workers students and volunteers fostering a culture of compassion collaboration accountability and continuous learning. Through effective role modelling you will demonstrate Good Shepherds Mission Vision and Values of Responsibility Availability Hospitality Adaptability Quality and Dignity.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Providing clinical and professional practice leadership to ensure resident-driven assessments care planning and documentation meet professional standards and PHIPA requirements
• Supporting staff in delivering holistic person-centered care that addresses physical psychosocial emotional and spiritual needs
• Responding calmly and effectively to high-acuity situations while prioritizing resident care needs
• Ensuring quality safety and fiscally responsible use of staffing equipment and resources
• Leading orientation mentorship education and ongoing professional development
• Managing staffing schedules responding to census and acuity changes and participating in on-call rotation
• Collaborating with physicians internal teams external agencies and community partners to support smooth transitions of care
• Leading accreditation activities and maintaining program-specific policies and practices
• Promoting culturally competent trauma-informed harm reduction and anti-oppressive care practices.
• Observe all health and safety rules and work in compliance with the provisions of the occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations

What Youll Bring to Our Team

• Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario authorized to practice in Ontario
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership and management experience in a healthcare setting
• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in palliative care end-of-life care or caring for individuals with life-limiting illness
• Demonstrated experience leading interdisciplinary teams and supporting quality client outcomes
• Experience working with marginalized populations including individuals facing mental health and addictions challenges considered an asset
• Strong knowledge of professional nursing standards regulatory requirements and ethical practice
• Demonstrated commitment to Good Shepherds Mission Values and harm reduction framework
• Excellent leadership emotional intelligence organizational and communication skills
• Ability to maintain a welcoming calm and supportive environment in emotionally sensitive situations
• Knowledge of health equity cultural safety religious ethnic and cultural diversity
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation
• Valid Drivers License

What We Offer

• Be part of a caring team that supports our local community
• Support for continuing education and professional development
• Staff recognition programs along with access to self-care supports and the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• A positive and encouraging work environment
• The opportunity to make a difference and provide hope
• Extended health benefits

Join our team and be part of a group that values hard work dedication and the importance of maintaining a positive environment for everyone.

Good Shepherd a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God is an equal opportunity employer operating within an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework. We strive to establish workplaces that reflect and are enhanced by the rich diversity of the community we serve.

Good Shepherd welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation please contact Human Resources at .

Required Experience:

Manager