Registered Nurse, Palliative Care Unit

St. Joseph's Health Care, London; London; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care facility in London, Ontario is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Palliative Care Unit. This temporary full-time position offers a salary range of $40.24 - $57.68 per hour. The role involves providing compassionate end-of-life care within an interdisciplinary team, engaging in teaching and research activities related to palliative care. Essential qualifications include valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and various specialized training. This role is designed to support individuals with life-threatening illnesses and their families.

Qualifications

• Valid CPR certificate.
• Experience in nursing care for palliative care patients.
• Demonstrated skill in physical and psychosocial assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate end-of-life care.
• Engage in role-related teaching and research activities.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team in palliative care.

Skills

Interpersonal relationship skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Successful completion of the Fundamentals Palliative Care course

Registered to attend the CAPCE course

Job description

CARING FOR THE BODY, MIND & SPIRIT SINCE 1869

Registered Nurse, Palliative Care Unit - 1 position

Palliative Care Unit
Parkwood Institute Main - London, ON
Temporary Full Time
Salary Range: $40.24 - $57.68 /hour

This is a temporary full-time position that is expected to extend until August 14, 2026, and is subject to the availability of work.

The Palliative Care program provides pain management and relief of symptoms to those experiencing life‑threatening, progressive or terminal illness. An interdisciplinary team provides a palliative approach to care focusing on the physical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs while remaining sensitive to the uniqueness of each individual.

The 18 bed Palliative Care Unit provides compassionate end‑of‑life care and pain and symptom management for individuals and their families.

Essential Qualifications

• Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Valid CPR certificate
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals Palliative Care course
• Registered to attend the CAPCE course and ability to successfully complete within 12 months
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Ability and commitment to act as a supervisor under OHSA
• Experience and knowledge of the nursing care needs of the palliative care patient
• Must be capable of establishing positive interpersonal relationships and be able to work as an effective team member
• Demonstrated flexibility and organizational skills
• Superior communication skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to apply and document the nursing process
• Demonstrated skill in physical and psychosocial assessment
• Excellent organizational skills and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to apply effective body mechanics and meet the physical demands of the position

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French would be an asset
• Successful completion of CAPCE

Teaching and Research

• St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing