CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST PALLIATIVE

Department: CCC & Palliative Care
Program: Specialty Medicine
Status: Temporary Full Time (~12 months)
8 Hour Shifts - Days (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa & Ajax-Pickering
Wage Schedule: $49.490 - $67.130 per hour
File Number: 2500002577

JOB SUMMARY:

The Clinical Nurse Specialist, Palliative Care provides leadership and demonstrates advanced clinical preparation and expert nursing skills in the provision of care to patients in need of palliative care. Provides consultation and education to, and works in collaboration with, physicians, nurses and other interdisciplinary team members to provide evidence-based care for patients who require palliative care. Practices in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards. Practices within the scope of practice as set by the organization, as per LH policies and guidelines and within own competence. This practice is aligned with the vision, mission, goals and values of the organization as well as with the concept of patient and family centred care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters Degree in Nursing;
• Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• LEAP certificate preferred;
• Certification in CNA Hospice Palliative Care Nursing or evidence of working towards;
• Minimum 3 years clinical experience in Palliative or Oncology care;
• Strong leadership and change management skills;
• Positive approach to service and a demonstrated capacity for empathy;
• Demonstrated program planning and implementation abilities;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently;
• Demonstrated ability in interpersonal communication and coaching;
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate ongoing staff development;
• Demonstrated conflict-resolution skills;
• Strong organizational and communication skills;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Ability to travel between Lakeridge Health sites as required;
• Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public; and
• Demonstrated understanding of and, commitment to Lakeridge Health’s comprehensive safety program and practices including staff, patient, and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this are