Nurse Practitioner - Integrated Palliative Care (6 months)

CARE AND BE CARED FOR - THIS IS YOUR HOME

Are you an experienced Nurse Practitioner seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that care for you? You're looking in the right place.

Whether you work in our office, in the community, or a health care facility - you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centred care - and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 8,000 regulated health care and other professionals.

As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness and work-life balance.

What will you do?

Reporting to a Manager, Patient Services, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Palliative is primarily responsible for providing leadership, clinical case consultation and direct clinical care to patients, and their family/caregivers, who require hospice palliative care within Ontario Health atHome. The NP will support and enhance the capacity of primary care practitioners providing hospice palliative care.

• Provide comprehensive health care services, including pain and symptom management, per the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Practice Standards for Nurse Practitioners, for patients who require hospice palliative care to enhance quality palliative care
• Is an integral member of the Palliative Care Outreach Team (PCOT)
• Participate in continuing education and training initiatives at and across the Ontario Health atHome, including mentoring team members
• Anticipate changing priorities and adjust as needed to meet overall needs of patients and their families
• Embody Ontario Health atHome mission, vision and values and apply quadruple aim (enhancing patient experience, enhancing provider/staff experience, improving value and improving populations health) to support continuous quality improvement in daily work
• Establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships with Ontario Health atHome palliative care system partners
• Adhere to Ontario Health atHome patient safety policies and procedure

What you must have?

• Registration in the Extended Class from the College of Nurses of Ontario without restrictions, and therefore eligible to practice as a RN(EC)
• Canadian Nursing Association Certification in Hospice Palliative Care or relevant specialty certification preferred
• Master's degree preferred
• Evidence of Cultural Sensitivity and Cultural Safety training
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• 3 to 5 years' experience in hospice palliative care. Professional experience in health care should include: linkages with community health agencies and other health disciplines, needs assessment, and case management and/or discharge planning OR
• Nurse Practitioner with experience in primary care and/or acute care with an interest in developing an advanced level of knowledge and skill in hospice palliative care
• We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date

What would give you the edge?

• Strong consultation skills and their application with individuals, teams and with community service providers
• Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate hospice palliative care best practices
• Knowledge of local First Nations communities and Indigenous Peoples to support the provision of culturally safe care
• Knowledge of the needs of the Francophone communities
• Fluency in English (oral and written). Fluency in French preferred.

What do we offer?

We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer: ​

• Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits​
• Valuable development opportunities​
• Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan

Who are we?

We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, primary care providers, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centered care.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment

Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

ONA Wage Grid: $62.06/Hr. - $74.11/Hr.

6 month contract