Clinical Nurse Specialist, Palliative Care

Kemp Care Network; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kemp Care Network is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Palliative Care to provide advanced nursing leadership and expert clinical guidance for residents facing serious illness and their families.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations, the role collaborates with physicians, care teams, and community partners to deliver compassionate, person-centred palliative care on site at our Hamilton location.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required; Master's degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, Palliative Care, or related field strongly preferred.
• Significant clinical experience in palliative care, hospice care, oncology, community care, complex care, or related field.
• Advanced knowledge of palliative care principles, pain and symptom management, end-of-life care, goals of care conversations, psychosocial support, and family-centred care.
• Experience providing clinical consultation, education, mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience supporting quality improvement, evidence-informed practice, clinical standards, policies, or program development is an asset.
• CNA certification in Hospice Palliative Care Nursing, LEAP training, CAPCE designation, or related education is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hospice referral assessments and coordinate admissions, waitlists, and care transitions.
• Provide advanced palliative care consultation, assessment, and support for residents, clients, and families with complex needs.
• Serve as a clinical resource and leader for staff, physicians, volunteers, students, and community partners.
• Coordinate education, mentorship, orientation, and competency development for clinical teams and learners.
• Build community palliative care capacity through consultation, outreach, and education with healthcare partners.
• Lead quality improvement, policy development, clinical audits, evidence-informed practice, and accreditation readiness.
• Support organizational clinical leadership, complex case management, and after-hours operational oversight.

Skills

Palliative care experience

Clinical leadership

Education & mentorship

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing/Health Sciences/Palliative Care

Job description

Clinical Nurse Specialist, Palliative Care

Clinical Nurse Specialist, Palliative Care
Department: Clinical/Residential
Reports To: Senior Director of Operations and works collaboratively with the Medical director and interdisciplinary team
Location: In person - 277 Stone Church Road East
Employment Type: Full-time, Temporary (12 month contract)
Pay Band: CA$90,000-$100,000/per year
Effective Date: TBD

Kemp Care Network (KCN) is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Palliative Care to provide advanced clinical nursing expertise and leadership in support of individuals living with serious, life-limiting illness and their families.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations, this role works collaboratively with residents, clients, families, employees, volunteers, physicians, hospitals, community partners, and members of the care team to support coordinated, compassionate, person-centred care. This is a fully onsite position. Our work is built on strong relationships, real-time collaboration, and a hands-on approach to supporting residents, families, and one another in delivering exceptional care.

Kemp Care Network (KCN) is more than just an organization; it's a compassionate community dedicated to serving the emotional, physical and social needs of individuals living with a serious illness, facing their last chapter or grieving a death.

In this role you will:

• Conduct hospice referral assessments and coordinate admissions, waitlists, and care transitions.
• Provide advanced palliative care consultation, assessment, and support for residents, clients, and families with complex needs.
• Serve as a clinical resource and leader for staff, physicians, volunteers, students, and community partners.
• Coordinate education, mentorship, orientation, and competency development for clinical teams and learners.
• Build community palliative care capacity through consultation, outreach, and education with healthcare partners.
• Lead quality improvement, policy development, clinical audits, evidence-informed practice, and accreditation readiness.
• Support organizational clinical leadership, complex case management, and after-hours operational oversight.

Qualifications:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required; Master's degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, Palliative Care, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Significant clinical experience in palliative care, hospice care, oncology, community care, complex care, or a related field.
• Advanced knowledge of palliative care principles, pain and symptom management, end-of-life care, goals of care conversations, psychosocial support, and family-centred care.
• Experience providing clinical consultation, education, mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience supporting quality improvement, evidence-informed practice, clinical standards, policies, or program development is considered an asset.
• CNA certification in Hospice Palliative Care Nursing, LEAP training, CAPCE designation, or other related palliative care education is considered an asset.
• Experience working with community partners, hospitals, Ontario Health atHome, physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams is considered an asset.

Equity and Accessibility Statement

Kemp Care Network (KCN) is committed to providing equal treatment with respect to employment according to the protected grounds established under the Ontario Human Rights Code. We will work to ensure that our employees (workers) are provided with meaningful employment that is ethical and fair, and is in compliance with all applicable employment, and human rights legislation.

KCN provides accessible employment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. We strive to provide an accessible and welcoming environment for everyone by identifying and removing barriers in our workplace and ensuring that new barriers are not created. The organization ensures that persons with disabilities are provided with equal opportunities. We are committed to meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities in a timely and integrative manner that respects their dignity and independence. Accommodations are available on request by emailing Human Resources at [e-mail].