Palliative Nurse

Saint Elizabeth Health Care; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Eastern Ontario is seeking passionate Full-Time and Part-Time Overnight Shift Nurses to support palliative programs. This role emphasizes client-centered care and offers competitive compensation as well as flexibility in scheduling. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive team, candidates must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Experience in hospice palliative care is preferred, and a valid driver’s license is necessary for travel between clients.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Group benefits

Tuition Assistance Programs

Paid mileage between clients

Mobile device and uniforms provided

Qualifications

• Must have hospice palliative care experience and ongoing continuing education.
• Willingness to attain required SE Health certifications is necessary.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and vehicle for travel.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive client assessments and develop care plans.
• Act as the point of care lead for assigned client caseloads.
• Support clients through care transitions and connect them with community services.

Skills

Community care enthusiasm

Evidence-informed practice

Excellent care standards

Education

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

CPR certificate

Canadian Nurses Association specialty certification

Job description

We’re currently hiring Full-Time and Part-Time Overnight Shift Nurses (RN and RPN) to support our palliative programs

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We help you sleep easy with a supportive team, flexible schedules, paid training, and competitive pay!

Great benefits and a team that supports your goals

“Joining SE Health was the best career decision I’ve ever made. The people are really nice, and I was free to pick up my children after school every day. I’ve also had many opportunities to grow and practice to my full scope.” – Mary, 20 years at SE Health.

We are seeking dynamic, passionate Nurses, who want to be part of the transformational change in home and community care by providing care in a truly client-centered approach.

SE Health providespalliative care services that support both the individual facing a life‑threatening illness and his/her family. Improving thequality of life is a key focus of the care that is delivered by our team of nurses working with other professionals within the health care system (personal support workers, physicians, chaplains, therapists, hospice volunteers, etc). Recognizing that individuals living with illness are also faced with many needs, our staff is able to integrate the physiological, psychological, socio‑cultural, and spiritual aspects of care to assist those coping with their situation. Our community‑basedpalliative care team offers a support system to help people live as actively as possible until death and to assist families during the person’s illness and during bereavement.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive client assessments, develop care plans, implement and evaluate care based on best evidence/practices and on client’s unique needs.
• When designated as a primary provider for a client caseload, you will be the point of care lead accountable for their care while working in collaboration with other care team. members and the support functions.
• Support the client through care transitions by collaborating and connecting the client with community support services in their local community.

Why join our team?

• Competitive compensation. Our Total Rewards package includes a competitive salary, group benefits, RRSP pension, on demand pay, car loan support, supportive housing and exclusive perks/discounts available only to SE Health staff
• Develop yourself with SE. We have education bursaries, Tuition Assistance Programs, continuing education, training, and professional development to support your lifelong learning
• Grow your career. SE Health is a large national inclusive organization with diverse healthcare business lines. You’ll have an opportunity – and will be – to do different types of patient‑facing nursing roles in different locations if that is what you’re interested in. Or you can pivot to supporting or leadership positions where you use your nursing skills as a foundation to contribute and make an impact in different ways.
• Manage your life. At SE, you’ll have the flexibility to manage your schedule to balance your life. You’ll be supported with the time you need to meet the needs of your clients, meet your own needs, develop yourself and your career, and be part of a team
• Paid mileage between clients.
• Mobile device and 3 uniforms provided

Requirements

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) specialty certification an asset
• Enthusiasm and love of community care and passion for evidence‑informed practice & excellence in care
• Hospice Palliative care experience and ongoing continuing education is preferred
• A current CPR certificate is required
• A valid driver’s license and vehicle (travel required)
• Updated immunization records, clear criminal background check, and Vulnerable sector check are required upon hire.
• A willingness to attain required SE Health certifications.
• This is a physically demanding position and requires hand, arm, and shoulder dexterity, sensory ability, lifting to a maximum of approximately fifty‑five (55) pounds, walking, climbing stairs, standing, bending, reaching, and frequent movement.

About SE Health

At SE, we love what we do. Every day, we bring hope and happiness to clients, homes, and communities across Canada. We treat each person with dignity and love, like our own family; we build empathy; and we do the right thing. We are always inspired to make a difference. As a not‑for‑profit social enterprise, we share knowledge, provide the best care, and help each client to realize their most meaningful goals for health and wellbeing.We are an inclusive workplace offering competitive pay, benefits, pension, and work life balance. We’re a great place to work, and we hope you’ll join our team.

In the interest of the health and safety of our patients/clients, employees, and greater good of public health, SE Health requires those that wish to work for this organization to be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19. Fully vaccinated means a person has received both doses of the COVID‑19 vaccine and it has been 14 days since the last dose.

SE Health is committed to the success of all its employees. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail] at your earliest convenience

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