Palliative Care Nurse Consultant

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

;
As Required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$49.20 - $67.08

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Under the supervision of the Island Wide Manager, Palliative and End of Life Care (P&EOLC), and as a member of the multidisciplinary P&EOLC team. In collaboration with long-term care, Acute and Community teams the Palliative Care Nurse Consultant is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, teaching, and evaluating palliative and end of life care services provided to clients and patients and their caregivers/families.

Graduation from a recognized nursing program. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Recognized post-basic education in palliative care. Three (3) years recent related experience, including two (2) years in a community setting for Palliative Care Coordinator positions based in community and two (2) years in an acute setting for Palliative Care Coordinator positions based in acute care.

Knowledge of health care programs and services relevant to palliative care in both the community and facility setting; program planning, development and evaluation; current trends in palliative care; and principles of adult teaching/learning; and Basic Life Support, Level C certificate, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid drivers license.

• Apply nursing process as required and described in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice
• Demonstrate clinical competence
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary HCC team, with other staff, and with clients/patients and their caregivers/families
• Conflict and problem-solving skills
• Utilize sound judgment, good observation and assessment skills, tact and empathy
• Fact find, seek out information and/or resources
• Intervene in crisis or difficult situations
• Organize and prioritize care needs and delivery of care
• Prioritize and organize work for self and others
• Assess learning needs of designated staff and teach skills required
• Maintain a commitment to continuing professional development as required by the employer
• Foster and promote good public relations
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Deal with others effectively
• Operate related equipment, including computers
• Physically and emotionally carry out the duties of the position

This is a casual position as a Palliative Care Nurse consultant. The bulk of the coverage will be at 1665 Grant Ave Nanaimo Community Health Services and NRGH, but some coverage at Oceanside Community Health Services and also Port Alberni Community Health Services. Applicants to this position will have a car, a very strong palliative care background including symptom control support, psychosocial support and leadership skills.

Additional Clauses

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in BC! Island Health, alongside other health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing solution that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.