Registered Practical Nurse, Palliative

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a tight-knit, collaborative team from across the health sector that will deliver the next generation of palliative care in Mississauga and surrounding area, 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, you will provide holistic, patient-centered 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.

• Work under the supervision of the Integrated Care Program Supervisor.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to create personalized care plans based on the patient’s unique needs and goals of care.
• Participate in clinical huddles and case conferences with team members such as physicians and allied health.
• Practice in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), the Regulated Health Professions Act and Spectrum Health Care standards, policies and procedures.
• Travel within assigned region between patients’ residences or facilities

• Currently registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Minimum of two-years nursing experience, 2 years of palliative care experience preferred
• 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)
  • Core Concepts
• Current police check suitable for working with vulnerable sector
• Valid Ontario driver's license and reliable vehicle with willingness to travel
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificate
• Demonstrated competence related to a variety of nursing skills including, but not limited to, wound care, IV therapy, chronic disease management, and palliative care and pain management

This position is a current vacancy

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