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Palliative Care Nurse
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Base pay range
CA $90,000.00/yr - CA$/yr
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a Senior Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Consultant (RN) to provide advanced clinical expertise, practice leadership, and education in palliative and end-of-life care.
This is a senior individual contributor role combining direct patient care with system-level responsibilities, including practice development, staff education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and participation in quality improvement and research initiatives.
The role requires full on-site presence and strong bilingual (French/English) clinical communication skills.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
CLINICAL PRACTICE
Provide comprehensive palliative care assessments for complex patients
Recognize and manage end-of-life trajectories and oncologic emergencies
Support ethical decision-making and goals-of-care discussions
Provide therapeutic support to patients and families during end-of-life care
PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT & QUALITY
Evaluate current palliative care practices and recommend evidence-based improvements
Develop and update clinical pathways, protocols, policies, and tools
Assess and recommend clinical products and equipment related to palliative care
Support implementation of best practices aligned with national standards
EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP
Identify learning needs for nursing, medical, and interdisciplinary teams
Deliver clinical education, coaching, and mentorship in palliative care
Act as a subject-matter expert and resource for complex clinical cases
COLLABORATION & SYSTEMS
Collaborate with interdisciplinary and interprofessional teams
Act as a liaison with regional and provincial healthcare partners
Participate internal and external committees related to palliative care
Contribute to interdisciplinary research and quality improvement initiatives
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Minimum 5 years total clinical RN experience
Minimum 3 years recent experience in palliative care, oncology, or end-of-life care
Demonstrated advanced expertise in symptom management and complex clinical cases
Strong professional proficiency in both French and English (spoken and written)
Ability to work full-time on-site in Ottawa
CNA Certification in Palliative Care (CHPCN(C))
Master’s degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, Education, or a related field
Experience in clinical education, mentorship, or practice leadership
Participation in research or quality improvement initiatives
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and clinical documentation systems
CORE COMPETENCIES
Advanced clinical judgment
Therapeutic communication
Ethical decision-making
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Teaching and coaching
Analytical thinking and synthesis
Adaptability and stress resilience
Strong organizational skills
Digital and clinical documentation proficiency
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider, Education, and Training
Hospitals and Health Care, Medical Practices, and Public Health
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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