Registered Nurse, Palliative Care Unit

Job Description

Palliative Care Unit

Parkwood Institute Main - London, ON

Regular Part Time

Salary Range: $ $57.68 /hour

The Palliative Care program provides pain management and relief of symptoms to those experiencing life-threatening, progressive or terminal illness. An interdisciplinary team provides a palliative approach to care focusing on the physical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs while remaining sensitive to the uniqueness of each individual.

The 18 bed Palliative Care Unit provides compassionate end of life care and pain and symptom management for individuals and their families.

Essential Qualifications

Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Valid CPR certificate
Successful completion of the Fundamentals Palliative Care course
Registered to attend the CAPCE course and ability to successfully complete within 12 months
Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
Ability and commitment to act as a supervisor under OHSA
Experience and knowledge of the nursing care needs of the palliative care patient
Must be capable of establishing positive interpersonal relationships and be able to work as an effective team member
Demonstrated flexibility and organizational skills
Superior communication skills both written and verbal
Demonstrated ability to apply and document the nursing process
Demonstrated skill in physical and psychosocial assessment
Excellent organizational skills and problem-solving skills
Ability to apply effective body mechanics and meet the physical demands of the position

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in French would be an asset

Teaching and Research

St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing