Registered Nurse - Palliative Care (GEN)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse will report to the Manager and assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care and practice activities in a multidisciplinary, family-centered environment. The role is part of a busy 24-bed acute Medicine/Oncology unit, including 18 beds for patients who have chosen a palliative approach to care. The team provides specialist pain and symptom management, empathetic and dignified patient- and family-centered palliative and end-of-life care, and high-quality acute nursing care. The nurse will advocate for patients and caregivers alongside RNs and RPNs and can participate in continuing education opportunities and workshops.
Requirements
- Current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in good standing.
- Current BCLS certification.
- Two years of experience in acute medical nursing or recent related clinical placement experience.
- Recent palliative care experience within the last three years or recent related clinical placement experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in pain and symptom management.
- Experience managing central venous catheters and venous access devices, or willingness to learn.
- Initiative and ability to work independently and as a multidisciplinary team member in a fast-paced environment.
- Understanding of and commitment to SHN's comprehensive safety programs and practices, including staff, patient, and environmental safety.
- Values consistent with SHN’s Code of Conduct and commitment to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation.
- Ethical conduct and willingness to understand and appreciate the diversity of the patient, staff, and community population.
- Ability to perform the essential duties of the position.
Nice To Haves
- Baccalaureate degree in Nursing.
- Successful completion of palliative care coursework, such as Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care, CAPCE, or DeSouza Palliative Care courses.
- Ability to speak another language.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care and practice activities.
- Provide specialist pain and symptom management and high-quality acute nursing care.
- Deliver empathetic, dignified, patient- and family-centered palliative and end-of-life care.
- Advocate for patients and caregivers as part of a team with RNs and RPNs.
- Participate in regular in-service education related to safety programs and practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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