NP- TFT Palliative Care Team

THUNDER BAY REGIONALHEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is seeking a Palliative Care Clinical Coach Nurse Practitioner for a temporary full-time position in Northwestern Ontario. The NP will provide advanced, evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care across acute and outpatient settings, collaborating within an interprofessional team to improve palliative care delivery.

The role involves autonomous practice, leadership responsibilities, and engagement with Ontario Health Regional Palliative Care

Qualifications

• Unencumbered registration as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class (EC) with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Master’s Degree in Health Related Field (Nursing, Public Health, etc.).
• Minimum 3 years recent nurse practitioner experience.
• Commitment to Patient and Family Centred Care.
• Clinical knowledge in Palliative Care preferred.
• Knowledge of the research process and ability to apply research to practice.
• Experience in adult education, including program development, implementation, and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate palliative care planning across acute and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to assess, diagnose, and manage complex patient needs.
• Support transitions in care and alignment with regional palliative care models.
• Promote PFCC principles and contribute to program development and education.

Skills

Leadership

Interprofessional teamwork

Communication

Facilitation

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Change management

Education/Training

IT proficiency

Education

Master’s Degree in health-related field

Registered Nurse in EC with CNO

3+ years NP experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

1 ‑ Temporary Full Time ‑ Palliative Care Clinical Coach NursePractitioner

Palliative Care Team

Reposted

This vacancy is Reposted. Candidates who have previously appliedfor this position are required to resubmit their application.

It is a condition of this posting that your home unit canaccommodate your temporary absence in the event

you are successful.

Why Join Us?

ImpactfulWork: Your leadershipwill directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the

efficiency of our operations, in a valuesbased team environment.

CompetitiveCompensation: We offer acomprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP): We are proud toparticipate in the Healthcare of Ontario

Pension Plan (HOOPP),offering our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with having

access to a pensionplan. We understand the importance of financial well‑being and believethat a strong

pension recognizes ouremployees, like you, and provides a stable foundation for your future as partof our

overall compensationpackage. When you join, you automatically contribute to the Plan each payperiod. As

your employer, we alsocontribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute.

Joining our team means that you will be an integral part ofachieving our mission, vision and values.

Our Mission:

We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported andadvanced by research, innovation

and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples ofNorthwestern Ontario.

Our Vision:

Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

Our Values:

Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

About the role:

The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patientsand families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC)

is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive toindividual patient/family preferences, needs, and values

and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating acaring environment for patients and families ensures

continuity of care and fosters a learning environment. Applicantsare required to have a demonstrated knowledge,

understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.

The Palliative Care Clinical Coach Nurse Practitioner is anadvanced practice nurse who provides comprehensive,

evidence‑informed, patient‑and family‑centeredcare across acute care and outpatient settings. The NP practices

autonomously and collaboratively within an interprofessional teamto assess, diagnose, treat, monitor, and

coordinate care for patients with complex, acute, chronic, and transitionalhealth needs.

The Clinical Coach is responsible for working with the OntarioHealth Regional Palliative Care Teams to support

improvements to support improvements to palliative care deliveryin Ontario in alignment with provincial direction,

and Adult Models of Care. This individual will support Long‑TermCare Homes to improve end of life care through

strengthened palliative approaches to care including early goalsof care conversations. The Clinical Coach will

strengthen transitions in care across Hospital and Communitysettings to support patients with palliative care and/or

end of life care needs to receive care in their preferred place ofdeath. This individual will also assist in increasing

palliative care delivery in the home setting by enabling earlieridentification of palliative care needs, and care planning

that is in alignment with patients’ preferred place of death.

The NP reports primarily to the Manager of Outpatient Clinics,Nursing, Systemic Therapy, Palliative Care and

Supportive Care as well as to the Director of Regional Cancer CareNorth West with a matrix reporting relationship to

the Director, Nursing and Health Professions. The role of the NF inflates ...

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience:

• Unencumbered registration as a Registered Nurse in the ExtendedClass (EC) with the College of Nurses of
• Master’s Degree in Health Related Field (Nursing, Public Healthetc.).
• Minimum 3 years recent nurse practitioner experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of the Patient andFamily Centred Care model.
• Clinical knowledge and expertise in Palliative Care preferred.
• Knowledge of the research process and ability to apply researchto clinical practice.
• Previous experience in adult education, including programdevelopment, implementation, and evaluation.

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong leadership ability and highly developed interpersonalskills.
• Ability to manage and work collaboratively within an inter‑professionalteam.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt positively to constantlychanging situations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict resolutionskills.
• Effective facilitation skills: individual and group.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking and problem solvingskills.
• High level of initiative and self‑direction.
• Ability to plan, manage and implement change effectively.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional education
• Proficient in computer applications and software such as,Microsoft Office, Powerpoint and Excel.

Salary Range: $68.680 to 76.140

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety andsecurity of the patients, visitors, employees and assets

financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to externalcandidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory

Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure theabsence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of

full vaccinations approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health& Safety. Candidates will have demonstrated

adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance atwork is imperative, therefore, all applicants will

have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered forthis position.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, andaccessible environment supporting diversity in our work

environment to provide quality care where all feel valued,respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a

workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serveand encourage Indigenous people, visible

minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify.Upon request, accommodations due to a disability

are available throughout the selection process. Additionally weare identified as an English/French speaking health

sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, theHospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified individuals.