Palliative Care Nurse Jobs

Requisition ID: 341781 Competition #: : NRS-23-485

Position Control Number: 880-715321007N225-10

Posting End Date: July 28, 2023

City: Altona

Site: Southern Health-Santé Sud

Work Location: Home Care - Altona & Area

Department / Unit: Regional Palliative Care Program

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date and End Date : To be Determined

FTE: 0.5

Anticipated Shift: Days/Evenings/Weekends

Daily Hours Worked:7.75 Hour shifts with on call

Wage Rate: As per MNU Collective Agreement

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centred clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Summary

The Palliative Care Nurse reports directly to the Regional Director – Seniors, Palliative Care & Cancer Care and is an expert resource in the area of palliative care to patients, caregivers, staff, and volunteers. The Palliative Care Nurse works in all settings: community, acute care, transitional care and long-term care, and provides services to culturally diverse groups. The Palliative Care Nurse provides direct clinical services to patients and consultation to other health care providers about palliation. He/she works to integrate palliative care theory and knowledge in all health care settings through dissemination of knowledge and experience.

The incumbent adheres to the nationally established Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Nursing Standards of Practice (Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association), the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice and the Canadian Nurses’ Association Code of Ethics.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience, preferably in a community setting
• Demonstrated ability to function and make clinical decisions independently
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job
• Demonstrated knowledge of palliative care theory and standards of practice
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative interdisciplinary environment
• Good work and attendance record
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions
• Demonstrated ability to use an analytical and inquiring approach to solve problems
• Minimum of one (1) year relevant experience working directly with palliative patients
• Current registration in good standing with College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba and the scope of practice as defined by the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)
• Proof of registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and well-organized
• Demonstrated knowledge of the health care system and the programs and services available within Southern Health-Santé Sud
• Canadian Nurses’ Association certification in Hospice Palliative Care Nursing required or must be obtained within two (2) years
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer programming software
• Experience in additional nursing areas such as acute care, emergency, surgical care, etc. would be an asset
• Graduate of a Diploma or Baccalaureate Nursing program

Conditions Of Employment

• Completes and maintains a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check, as appropriate.
• All Health Care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of atleast $1,000,000.00

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.