Clinical Nurse Specialist- Palliative Care Program

Bariza Health; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 97,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Shuttle service

Job summary

Toronto General Hospital is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist for the Palliative Care Program. You will work with the interprofessional team to assess in-patients and determine care plans in collaboration with palliative care physicians.

You will lead education, contribute to research, and advance nursing practice within UHN. A Masters in Nursing and Ontario licensure are required; BCLS certification is also expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in nursing (Masters) required or by completion date.
• Minimum 3–5 years in palliative care practice.
• Current nursing licence in Ontario (CNO).
• BCLS certification required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and educate in an interprofessional team.
• Experience with care planning and patient advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient consultations with physicians to determine care plans.
• Foster collaborative practice among nursing and other teams.
• Deliver and coordinate education and professional development activities.
• Engage in research activities related to palliative care.
• Participate in program leadership and evaluation activities.

Education

Masters in Nursing

BCLS certification

Nursing licensure (CNO)

Interprofessional collaboration

Communication skills

Leadership & team work

Clinical decision making

Research & education delivery

Technology proficiency (EHR)

Tools

Electronic health information system

Job description

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)

We are currently seeking a Clinical 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. 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 and high patient volumes
• Ability to utilize information technology and patient electronic health information system

Why join UHN?

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment and opportunity for remote work
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date. UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.