Clinical Nurse Specialist- Palliative Care Program

Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Palliative Care Program   Contract
Department:
Health Professions
Compensation: CAD 49.86 - CAD 62.32 - hourly
UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.

UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.
Union:  Non-Union
New or Replacement:  Replacement
Site:  Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network
Department:  Collaborative Academic Practice

Reports to:

Senior Director Professional Practice and Policy
Wage Range:  $49.86 - $62.32 per hour

Hours:

37.5 Hours per Week
Status:  Temporary Full-Time (approximately 14 months - January 2027 to March 2028)
Closing Date:  October 26, 2026

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking aClinical Nurse Specialist-Palliative Care Program
As an integral member of the interprofessional Palliative Care team at the Toronto General site, and reporting to the Senior Director of Professional Practice, the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will work collaboratively with the team(s) involved in the plan of care of in-patients referred to the Palliative Care Consult Service. In this role, you will complete patient consultations in collaboration with the attending palliative care physician to determine a plan of care.

You will foster an environment where the palliative care team works collaboratively with the attending team(s) to meet the needs of the patient and family.
Duties:
Participating in research activities
Delivering, coordinating and participating in education and professional development activities/programs
Performing activities to further advance and strengthen palliative care competencies with the interprofessional team and particularly nursing professionals.
You will engage in unit leadership activities to advance the practice of nursing at Toronto General and contribute to the program goals that will align with the strategic priorities of UHN.
The emphasis on each of these separate domains of the role may vary over time in response to the evolving priorities.
Completion of a graduate degree (Masters in Nursing required) Candidates in last semester of Masters completion are encouraged to apply)
A minimum of 3- 5 years relevant palliative care experience
Completion of a Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program
Current Certificate of (licensure)/registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
Certification in Hospice Palliative Care preferred
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer services skills
Excellent organization and time management skills, prioritize multiple requests
Excellent decision making, problem recognition and problem solving skills
Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Program planning and evaluation methodology skills
Commitment to collaborative interprofessional practice
Ability to work effectively independently in a self-directed manner and under rapid change conditions…