Registered Nurse, Palliative Overnight

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a tight-knit, collaborative team from across the health sector that will deliver the next generation of palliative care in Mississauga, providing holistic proactive, seamless care and support to patients, families and caregivers – enhancing quality of life, comfort, dignity and security in patients’ end of life journey. As an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team, the Nurse, Palliative Care provides holistic, patient-centered care that includes symptom management, coordination of care, patient, family and caregiver education, emotional support, and advocacy for assigned patient(s) and/or caseload of patients.

• Works under the supervision of the Neighbourhood Home Care Specialist.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to create personalized care plans based on the patient’s unique needs and goals of care.
• Participates in clinical huddles and case conferences with team members such as physicians and allied health.
• Practices in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), the Regulated Health Professions Act and Spectrum Health Care standards, policies and procedures.
• Travels within assigned region between patients’ residences or facilities