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Competition: | 18-NU-03 |
Program: |
Regional Palliative Care Team |
Position Type: | Permanent, Part-Time, Day, 37.5 hrs / pay period, 0.5 FTE |
Salary Scale: |
$39.216 to $46.881 /hr, plus a percentage in lieu of benefits |
Start Date: | 2018/04/09 14:30 |
Closing Date: | 2018/04/22 23:59 |
As part of Bruyère Continuing Care you will be contributing to fulfilling our Mission which is committed to improving the quality of life of our patients and residents by living our values of respect, compassion, collaboration, accountability and learning. Function summaryReporting to the Coordinator of the Regional Palliative Care Team (RPCT), the incumbent is responsible to deliver Palliative Care consultations, provide information and education to health care professionals of the region encompassing the five counties of Eastern Ontario, Renfrew County and Ottawa. The incumbent collaborates, liaises and maintains good public relations with consumers and with a large number of health care professionals of various agencies and disciplines. He/She is responsible for incorporating the vision, mission and values of the organization in the daily operations of a team. The incumbent is required to travel within the assigned region (Ottawa) and to work flexible hours. He/She also assumes on-call responsibilities on a rotational basis. He/She is committed to living the Mission and Values of Bruyère Continuing Care. He/She is committed to patient and resident safety, on-going learning and continuous quality improvement. Required qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Nursing
- Valid certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
- Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Level C certificate
- Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Certification in Hospice Palliative Care and the Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative Care (LEAP) training would be considered an asset
- Minimum 5 years relevant experience in Palliative Care Nursing and/or in Community Nursing
- Experience with culturally diverse clientele and awareness of cultural issues would be an asset
- Intermediate computer skills
- Advanced medical terminology
Preferred Qualifications - Fluent in English and French
Position key competencies- Clinical knowledge and expertise in palliative pain and symptom management
- Strong assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills
- Proven abilities in teaching professionals coupled with strong ability in coaching and in mentoring
- Excellent organizational, leadership and team building skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated effective listening and strong facilitation skills
- Ability to work well under stress in a constantly changing environment
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge in consultation and ethical decision-making
- Demonstrated effective planning, organizing, and evaluation skills to manage multiple clients, provide information reports, and take corrective action as required
- Strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse client groups with varying levels of comprehension and communication
- Strong ability to manage difficult conversations /situations in a healthy and effective manner
- Excellent ability to work effectively in both a team environment and autonomously as required
- Ability to analyze, interpret and evaluate information of varying degrees of complexity from various sources
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to assess risks and benefits of alternative approaches in any decision, staying focused on objectives and considering both the short-term and long-term impact of decisions
- Demonstrate effective time management and prioritizing of tasks in a dynamic environment
Additional informationAll applicants must provide a recent CV, and a cover letter that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications. Copies of their degrees and certifications, if applicable, must also be included. Bruyère Continuing Care is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. |
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