PALLIATIVE CARE COORDINATOR
Posted Apr 22, 2024 | 9:48 AM by Fawn
Posting #: GO-00756618-1
Position #: 180362
Posted Date: April 18, 2024 17:00 CST
Closing Date: May 01, 2024 23:59 CST
Type: Permanent Full Time
City/Town: La Ronge
Facility: LA RONGE SITE
Department: PALLIATIVE CARE
Geographic Location: LA RONGE HEALTH CENTRE
Expected Start Date: May 13, 2024
FTE: 1.0
Shift Information: Days
Hours of Work: 224.00 hours per 6 week rotation
Salary or Pay Band: $42.040 to $52.440 (6 step range)
Number of Positions: 1
Job Summary:
Within the context of a client and family centered model and in accordance with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) standards
of professional practice, Code of Ethics and the established vision and values of Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), the Palliative Care Coordinator provides assessment and access to a comprehensive range of high quality End-Of-Life-Care for patients admitted to palliative care services in any care setting and their family/supporters.
Under the direction of the program area manager, the Palliative Care Coordinator designs, implements and evaluates palliative care services provided to clients in the Saskatchewan Health Authority.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
-Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing
-Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Nurse Certification (CHPCN) recommended or willing to pursue when eligible
-LEAP certification (Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative and End of Life)
-Must possess a valid Saskatchewan driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle
-Registered or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
-Three years related experience in Palliative Care (combination of Acute and Community preferable)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
-Ability to demonstrate strong clinical assessment, decision making, and critical thinking
-Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders who are supporting palliative clients and families
-Ability to operate computers and related equipment including software applications
-Ability to provide clinical recommendations to health care providers, clients and their caregiver
-Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work within a continuously changing environment
-Demonstrated ability to provide leadership by supporting best practice to deliver high quality palliative care services
-Demonstrated ability to resolve problems and effectively manage conflict situations
-Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
-Proven ability to articulate and integrate theory, knowledge and experience into activities to enhance client centered care
-Proven ability to display a high degree of emotional maturity to interact with numerous patients and families in varying degrees of denial or acceptance of the medical outcome for themselves or their loved one
-Proven ability to provide leadership to physicians, staff, volunteers and community participants using modeling, coaching, mentoring and adult
learning principles
-Proven ability to work independently, set priorities and show initiative`
-Proven excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Other Information
-Field hours
Additional Text:
Recruitment, Relocation and Retention Incentives may be available up to $11,500 for a return for service commitment, along with a comprehensive
benefit package.
This position may also be eligible for an incentive between $30,000 – $50,000 from the Ministry of Health (subject to change). For more information
regarding the Ministry incentives, please visit – https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/health/health-human-resources/incentives-for-healthcareprofessionals/Saskatchewan-rural-and-remote-recruitment-incentive.
Successful applicant must provide a valid Criminal Record Check including a vulnerable sector query before an Offer of Employment is made. The
Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within
the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA. A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care
to vulnerable persons. Internal candidates may be required to provide a CRC and/or VSC during the recruitment and selection process.
We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone. The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive
and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation
acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people.
If this opportunity speaks to you, please apply with your resume by Closing Date: May 01, 2024 23:59 CST at HealthCareersInSask.ca – https://www.healthcareersinsask.ca/work/opportunities/job-posting/?jobid=56e64d1d-57fe-ee11-a81c-002248af1e83