Registered Nurse, Palliative (Evening)

Spectrum Health Care; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Health Care in Mississauga, Ontario, is hiring full-time Registered Nurses (RNs) for Evening shifts to join a dedicated palliative care team. You will deliver holistic, patient-centered care, manage symptoms, coordinate services, educate families, and advocate for patients and caregivers in their end-of-life journey.

Working within an integrated care model, you will collaborate with physicians and allied health professionals, travel between patient residences, and follow CNO guidelines,

Qualifications

• Currently registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Minimum two years nursing experience; palliative care experience preferred.
• Valid CPR and First Aid certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic, patient-centered palliative care including symptom management.
• Coordinate care and educate patients, families, and caregivers.
• Advocate for patients and manage a caseload with interprofessional support.
• Travel within the assigned region between patients’ residences or facilities.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN)

Palliative care experience

Evenings shift

CPR & First Aid

Education

CNO Ontario registration

Job description

We don’t just deliver care, we shape it. At Spectrum, you’ll join a purpose-driven team committed to building an integrated, equitable, and people-centered health system. You’ll enjoy working with a diverse population and have the freedom to make a real difference in their lives. Join a team that understands the value of integrated, personalized care.

We are currently seeking full-time Registered Nurses (RNs), to work on Eveningsand be part of a dedicated and specialized team that will deliver a highly integrated, one team, community palliative care model for the Mississauga community. Working in lockstep with health system partners, you will be part of a collaborative team that supports people and their families throughout their palliative care journey.

If you want to be part of shaping the future of palliative care in Mississauga and are passionate about caring for patients in their palliative journey, we want you on our team!

Job Description

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a tight-knit, collaborative team from across the health sector that will deliver the next generation of palliative care in Mississauga, providing holistic proactive, seamless care and support to patients, families and caregivers – enhancing quality of life, comfort, dignity and security in patients’ end of life journey. As an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team, the Nurse, Palliative Care provides holistic, patient-centered care that includes symptom management, coordination of care, patient, family and caregiver education, emotional support, and advocacy for assigned patient(s) and/or caseload of patients.

• Works under the supervision of the Integrated Care Program Supervisor
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to create personalized care plans based on the patient’s unique needs and goals of care.
• Participates in clinical huddles and case conferences with team members such as physicians and allied health.
• Practices in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), the Regulated Health Professions Act and Spectrum Health Care standards, policies and procedures.
• Travels within assigned region between patients’ residences or facilities

Qualifications

• Currently registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Minimum of two-years nursing experience, 2 years of palliative care experience preferred
• Must have experience working with palliative care patients
• Successful completion of any of the following is considered an asset:
  • Canadian Nursing Association (CNA) certification in Palliative Care Nursing or enrollment in CNA certification program in Palliative Care Nursing; or
  • Learning Essentials Approaches to Palliative and End of Life Care (LEAP); or
  • Fundamentals of Palliative Care
  • The Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education (CAPCE)
  • Core Concepts
• Current police check suitable for working with vulnerable sector
• Valid Ontario’s driver’s license and reliable vehicle with willingness to travel
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificate.
• Demonstrated competence related to a variety of nursing skills including, but not limited to, wound care, IV therapy, chronic disease management, and palliative care and pain management
• Pay per visit model (compensation is based on experience. Per visit rate ranges from $26.75 - $35.40)

Additional Information

This position is a current vacancy

Spectrum Health Care is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. This award recognizes top companies across Canada for overall performance, sustained growth, strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and leadership.

We thank all applicants, however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

If you require accommodation because of disability through the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at ([email protected] ) for assistance.

Spectrum Health Care is committed to fostering, cultivating and building a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization. We strive to attract, engage and develop a workforce that reflects the diverse communities that we serve and we know a diverse workforce is key to the growth and success of our organization.

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