Integrated Clinical Specialist : Palliative Care and Oncology

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

1. Advance Standards of Care and Professional Practice Palliative and Oncology Care

• Champions a culture that is committed to and passionate about patient-centered, high-quality and integrated care.
• Promotes and maintains the application of standards of care and best practice in palliative care and oncology practice.
• Leads the design, implementation and evaluation of the palliative care and oncology program at local branches.
• Collaborates with interprofessional patient care teams to support the implementation of strategies that will advance excellence in clinical outcomes.
• Implements evidenced based care using an integrated care delivery approach.
• Maintains clinical competency in palliative care and oncology.
• Utilizes instructional design concepts to develop and deliver education.
• Incorporates adult education principles into education programs.
• Develop and implement coaching and mentoring programs.
• Provides palliative care and oncology expertise to diverse populations.
• Facilitates innovative practices in alignment with CarePartners research initiatives.
• Participates in the development and monitoring of quality practice indicators.
• Supports CarePartners’ strategic priorities relevant to professional practice.
• Participates in an on-call rotation for remote support.
• Provides high-quality clinical palliative care and oncology consultation to stakeholders.
• Collaborates with local branches to identify issues and trends regarding practice gaps.
• Provides strategic advice on palliative care and oncology practice issues.

Build Capability and Education

• Provide consultancy service to leadership and frontline staff.
• Supports the consistency of palliative care and oncology practices across branches.
• Works closely with leadership on clinical orientation and role developments.
• Acts as a palliative care and oncology resource for team members.
• Champions the use of digital learning platforms.
• Supports local training initiatives informed by performance indicators.
• Assists in the development of communication with evidence-based content.
• Strong proficiency in designing and delivering education.

Research and Policy

• Identify and participate in palliative care and oncology research opportunities.
• Provides evidence-based clinical input into policy development.
• Participates in palliative care related conferences.

Special Projects

• Brings leadership to strategic priority projects.
• Leads and participates in internal project teams and committees.
• Other duties, as assigned.

What You Bring

• Registered with the College of Nurses with expertise in palliative and oncology care.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing or working towards is preferred.
• More than 5 years of healthcare-related experience in clinical practice is an asset.
• Knowledge of the OPCN Health Service Delivery Frameworks.
• Knowledge of current Palliative Care Competency Framework.
• Knowledge of the CHPCA Model to Guide Hospice Palliative Care.
• Knowledge of the Gold Standard Framework and Early Identification Tools.
• Nursing specializing in Palliative Care and Oncology is required or working towards certification.
• LEAP Facilitator would be considered an asset.
• Expertise in vascular access care and maintenance.
• Experience working with ambulatory infusion pumps.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles.
• Valid driver's license, own vehicle and appropriate insurance.

CarePartners In Your Community

In addition to providing home-based health care, CarePartners also serves the community through clinics, transitional care units, and provides relief in retirement homes and shared care settings.

Accessibility

CarePartners welcomes and encourages applicants from people with disabilities. Candidates can request accommodations at any time in the hiring process.