Palliative Care Nurse

Position Overview

The Palliative Care Nurse reports directly to the Manager Health Services, and is an expert resource in the area of palliative care to patients, caregivers, staff, and volunteers. The Palliative Care Nurse works in all settings: community, acute care, transitional care and long-term care, and provides services to culturally diverse groups.

The Palliative Care Nurse provides direct clinical services to patients and consultation to other health care providers about palliation. He/she works to integrate palliative care theory and knowledge in all health care settings through dissemination of knowledge and experience.

The incumbent adheres to the nationally established Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Nursing Standards of Practice (Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association), the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice and the Canadian Nurses’ Association Code of Ethics.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year relevant experience working directly with palliative patients.


• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience, preferably in a community setting.


• Experience in additional nursing areas such as acute care, emergency, surgical care, etc. would be an asset.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of a Diploma or Baccalaureate Nursing program.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current registration in good standing with College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba and the scope of practice as defined by the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).


• Proof of registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba.


• Canadian Nurses’ Association certification in Hospice Palliative Care Nursing required or must be obtained within two (2) years.


• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. 

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of the health care system and the programs and services available within Southern Health-Santé Sud.


• Demonstrated knowledge of palliative care theory and standards of practice.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer programming software.


• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative interdisciplinary environment.


• Demonstrated ability to function and make clinical decisions independently.


• Demonstrated ability to use an analytical and inquiring approach to solve problems.


• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and well-organized.


• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.


• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.


• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.


• Good work and attendance record.


• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.


• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.


• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.


• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.