Integrated Clinical Specialist : Palliative Care and Oncology

CarePartners; Brockville; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused healthcare provider in Ontario is seeking an Integrated Clinical Specialist in Palliative Care and Oncology. This full-time role involves delivering high-quality care, collaborating with various healthcare teams, and shaping best practices in patient care. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience and education in palliative and oncology care, providing leadership and support to clinical teams. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Flexibility to work from home

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Registered with the College of Nurses.
• Over 5 years of healthcare experience in clinical practice leadership.
• Knowledge of OPCN frameworks and Palliative Care Competency Framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead standards of care in palliative and oncology areas.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to improve outcomes.
• Deliver clinical consultation and coaching support.

Skills

Clinical practice leadership

Expertise in palliative care

Oncology care knowledge

Instructional design

Adult learning principles

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Certification in Palliative Care and Oncology

Job description

Overview

The Integrated Clinical Specialist in Palliative Care and Oncology was established to lead and advance integrated palliative practice across the province. We are seeking a highly skilled, dedicated, and self-motivated individual to support the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care. As a key member of our Clinical Nursing Excellence team, this position will focus on providing expert care, guidance, and leadership in both palliative care and oncology. The Clinical Specialist will play a pivotal role in shaping interprofessional best practices across the patient care continuum, from birth through end-of-life, supporting both clinical teams and patients.

This role involves close collaboration with internal and external partners to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes are achieved. Additionally, the Clinical Specialist will serve as a subject matter expert in skill development, working alongside Clinical Practice Leads and the Learning and Development team to foster ongoing professional growth.

This is a Full-Time position that will include planned travel throughout Ontario as required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Other employment perks such as Employee Assistance Program, Perkopolis, Rewards Points
• Flexible work from home arrangements supporting employee work-life balance
• Inspiring leadership and opportunities for professional growth
• Supportive & dedicated Safety Health & Wellness team & Pandemic Response team
• Interprofessional collaboration with our Professional Practice Research & Education Team

What The Role Involves

• Advance Standards of Care and Professional Practice in Palliative and Oncology Care
• Champion a culture committed to patient-centered, high-quality, integrated care and identify opportunities for transformation to enable point-of-care excellence in every patient and caregiver interaction.
• Promote and maintain standards of care, best practices, and core competencies in processes and policies supporting palliative care and oncology practice in home and community care.
• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of local palliative care and oncology programs aligned with current standards, evidence-based practice, organizational needs, and external requirements.
• Collaborate with interprofessional patient care teams, operations, and quality and professional practice leadership to support strategies that improve clinical outcomes from a population health perspective.
• Implement evidence-based care using an integrated care delivery approach, understanding and elevating the roles of all healthcare professionals (e.g., Personal Support, Therapies, Nursing).
• Maintain clinical competency in palliative care and oncology.
• Utilize instructional design principles to develop, deliver, and coordinate education in palliative care and oncology.
• Incorporate adult education principles into training programs.
• Develop and implement coaching and mentoring to ensure best practice delivery.
• Provide expertise to diverse populations in palliative care and oncology.
• Facilitate and champion innovative practices in line with research initiatives.
• Participate in developing, maintaining, and monitoring quality practice indicators to ensure fidelity.
• Inform leadership about emerging trends in technology, healthcare, and adult education related to palliative care and oncology.
• Participate in an on-call rotation providing remote support.
• Deliver high-quality clinical consultation and professional practice support to stakeholders including local and provincial leadership, acute care, and health agencies.
• Work with branches to address practice gaps and develop proposals to improve practice and programming.
• Offer strategic advice on palliative care and oncology practices and programs.

Build Capability and Education

• Provide consultancy and support to leadership and frontline staff to promote practice and program excellence.
• Ensure consistency of palliative and oncology practices across branches.
• Collaborate on clinical orientation, role development, and competency initiatives.
• Serve as a resource to facilitate full scope of practice for team members.
• Champion the use of digital learning platforms and support infrastructure development.
• Support site-specific training and coaching based on key performance indicators.
• Develop communication content based on clinical and research evidence, such as newsletters and updates.
• Design and deliver education, with proficiency in large virtual and in-person presentations.

Research and Policy

• Identify and participate in research opportunities.
• Contribute evidence-based input into policy development and implementation.
• Attend conferences, contribute to abstracts, and speak at events.

Special Projects

• Lead or participate in strategic projects and committees as assigned.
• Perform other duties as required.

What You Bring

• Registered with the College of Nurses with expertise in palliative and oncology care.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing or working towards it preferred.
• Over 5 years of healthcare experience in clinical practice leadership in home and community care is an asset.
• Knowledge of OPCN frameworks, Palliative Care Competency Framework, CHPCA Model, Gold Standard Framework, and Early Identification Tools.
• Nursing specialization in Palliative Care and Oncology required or in progress (within 6-18 months).
• Certifications such as CAPCE, LEAP, Advanced Pain Management, Serious Illness Conversation, CNA, Foundations in Oncology, Chemotherapy and Biotherapy within specified timeframes.
• Experience with vascular access care, infusion pumps, adult learning principles, and valid driver’s license with insurance.

CarePartners In Your Community

We serve the community through clinics, transitional care, and outreach programs, especially in underserved areas since 2009.

Accessibility

We welcome applicants with disabilities and provide accommodations upon request during the hiring process.