Palliative Care Nurse - Repost

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Site: Southern Health-Santé Sud
Work Location: Portage District General Hospital
Department / Unit: Palliative Care 
Union: MNU
Anticipated Start Date - End Date: To be determined - October 7, 2024 
Reason for Term: Other Leave
FTE: 1.0 
Anticipated Shift: Days/Evenings/Weekends
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 hour shifts
Wage Rate: As Per MNU Collective Agreement
Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centred clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.
Position Summary:
The Palliative Care Nurse reports directly to the Regional Director – Seniors, Palliative Care & Cancer Care 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.
Qualifications:
• Graduate of a Diploma or Baccalaureate Nursing program
• 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)
• Canadian Nurses’ Association certification in Hospice Palliative Care Nursing required or must be obtained within two (2) years
• Proof of registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba
• Demonstrated knowledge of the health care system and the programs and services available within Southern HealthSanté Sud
• Demonstrated knowledge of Palliative Care theory and standards of practice
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer programming software
• 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
• 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 meet the physical and mental demands of the job
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums
• Good work and attendance record
Conditions of Employment:
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check, as appropriate.
• All Health Care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00
 
We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.
Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals . We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities.  Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.