Regional Palliative Care Consultant

As part of Bruyère 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 summary**

Reporting to the Coordinator of the Regional Palliative Care Team (RPCT), Regional Palliative Care Consultant is responsible to provide clinical consultation as well as information and education to health care professionals of the entire Champlain region, including the five counties of Eastern Ontario, Renfrew County and Ottawa. Collaborates, liaises and maintains good public relations with consumers and with a large number of health care professionals of various agencies and disciplines. Responsible for incorporating the vision, mission and values of the organization in the daily operations of a team.

Is required to travel within the assigned region. Assumes after-hours on-call responsibilities on a rotational basis.

Is committed to living the Mission and Values of Bruyère.

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

**Position key competencies**
- Clinical knowledge and expertise in palliative pain and symptom management
- Strong assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge in consultation and ethical decision-making
- Ability to analyze, interpret and evaluate information of varying degrees of complexity from various sources
- Strong problem-solving skills to resolve complex problems and situations
- 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
- Proven abilities in teaching professionals coupled with strong ability in coaching and in mentoring
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organizational, leadership and team building skills
- Ability to work well under stress in a constantly changing environment
- 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
- Demonstrated effective listening and strong facilitation skills
- Willingness and means to travel within the assigned region (must have a valid driver’s license and a car)

**Additional information**

All 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 promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the Employment Equity Act. Bruyère 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.

All Bruyère employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination as per our Enhanced COVID-19 Immunization policy.

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**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary

**Salary**: $42.00-$50.20 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site gym
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- Palliative Care Nursing and/or in Community Nursing: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- CNO license (required)