Integrated Clinical Specialist : Palliative Care and Oncology

CarePartners; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks an Integrated Clinical Specialist in Palliative Care and Oncology. This pivotal role involves delivering high-quality, evidence-based care, leading interprofessional practices, and collaborating to enhance patient outcomes. The position also supports professional growth and involves travel throughout Ontario.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work from home arrangements

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive Safety Health & Wellness team

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of healthcare leadership experience in home and community care.
• Nursing specialization in Palliative Care and Oncology required or expected within 6-18 months.
• Certifications in advanced pain management and oncology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advance standards of care and professional practice in palliative and oncology care.
• Lead design and implementation of local programs in palliative and oncology care.
• Provide clinical consultation and support to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Palliative Care

Oncology

Clinical Competency

Interprofessional Collaboration

Coaching

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Current registration with the College of Nurses

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, and integrated care, and identify opportunities 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 teams, operations, and 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 involved (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 programs to promote best practices.
• Provide expertise to diverse populations in palliative care and oncology.
• Facilitate innovative practices and programming aligned with research initiatives.
• Participate in developing and monitoring quality practice indicators to ensure ongoing fidelity to standards.
• Support strategic priorities related to professional practice and stay informed of emerging trends in technology, healthcare, and adult education.
• Participate in on-call rotations for remote support as part of the clinical practice specialist team.
• Provide high-quality clinical consultation and professional practice support to internal and external stakeholders, including provincial and local leadership, acute care, and health ministries.
• Identify practice gaps within local branches and collaborate with leadership to develop strategies to address these gaps, ensuring alignment with high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Offer strategic advice on palliative care and oncology practices and programs.

Build Capability and Education

• Support leadership and frontline staff with practice and program excellence, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Promote consistency in palliative and oncology practices across branches.
• Collaborate on clinical orientation, role development, and competency building in palliative and oncology care.
• Act as a resource to facilitate full scope of practice for team members.
• Champion digital learning platforms and identify infrastructure needs for responsive learning.
• Support local training and coaching initiatives driven by key performance indicators.
• Assist in developing communication content based on evidence-based clinical and research data, such as emails and newsletters.
• Design and deliver engaging education sessions, both virtually and in person, with proficiency.

Research and Policy

• Identify opportunities for palliative care and oncology research.
• Contribute evidence-based input into policy development and updates for nursing, therapy, and personal support services.
• Participate in conferences, including abstract submissions and speaking engagements.

Special Projects

• Lead and contribute to strategic projects and initiatives from a professional practice perspective.
• Participate in project teams and committees as assigned.
• Perform other duties as required.

What You Bring

• Current registration with the College of Nurses with expertise in palliative and oncology care.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing or progress toward it preferred.
• Over 5 years of healthcare-related leadership experience in home and community care is advantageous.
• Knowledge of OPCN Health Service Delivery Frameworks (Adult Community and Pediatrics, pending).
• Familiarity with current Palliative Care Competency Framework (National and Ontario).
• Understanding of the CHPCA Model to Guide Hospice Palliative Care.
• Knowledge of the Gold Standard Framework and Early Identification Tools.
• Nursing specialization in Palliative Care and Oncology required or expected within 6 to 18 months.
• Certifications in CAPCE, LEAP, Advanced Pain Management, Serious Illness Conversations, CNA, Foundations in Oncology, and Chemotherapy within specified timeframes are preferred.
• LEAP Facilitator certification is an asset.
• Expertise in vascular access care, maintenance, and infusion pump management.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles.
• Valid driver’s license, own vehicle, and insurance.

CarePartners In Your Community

We serve the community through clinics, transitional care, and relief in retirement and shared care settings, organizing staff-led medical care since 2009 in underserved areas.

Accessibility

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