PALLIATIVE CARE CLINIC AND TRIAGE NURSE
(Part-Time – 4 days/week or 30 hours/week)
About the Opportunity
We are looking for someone to make a difference in the lives of individuals living with a life-limiting illness. If you are passionate about providing quality compassionate care that supports the physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial needs of individuals and families copying with a palliative illness, we want to hear from you.
We have an immediate opening for a Palliative Care Clinic & Triage Nurse to coordinate clinic referrals, process referrals, arrange appointments and meet people on the day of their appointment. You will triage referrals to determine a clinic visit or home visit by a palliative physician and conduct nursing assessments to ensure timely access to care.
Key Responsibilities
· Intake and assessment of patient referrals for clinic and home visits
· Triage/assess urgency of referrals ad contact referring provider and patient/family to determine needs and connect to appropriate service/care
· Flag and communicate urgency to palliative physicians as appropriate
· Contact individuals to confirm referral information, complete initial assessments, and identify priority concerns
· Patient and family education
· Administrative duties to support efficient functioning of the clinic including arranging appointments, patient follow-up, reminders, maintaining patient information, etc.
Qualifications
· Registered Nurse licensed with College of Nurses of Ontario
· Three (3) years of experience in palliative care
· Highly proficient clinical assessment and triage skills
· A police Vulnerable Sector Check is required as part of employment
· Proof of full COVID19 vaccination (or accommodation request under a protected ground, if applicable)
· Demonstrated excellent communication/interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with physicians, partner agencies and families
· Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle with insurance coverage for business purposes is an asset
The Dorothy Ley Hospice is committed to building an inclusive environment and will provide accommodations in accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians With Disabilities Act). Please indicate in your application any accommodations you will require throughout the recruitment process. Alternatively, please contact Edna Mbugua at 416-626-0116, extension 222.
The hourly salary range for this role is $31.63 to $45.83 and we offer a competitive benefits package as well as participation in HOOPP. If this replacement position is of interest to you, please send your resume and cover letter to: Pam Charlebois ([email protected]).
Pay: $31.63-$45.83 per hour
Benefits:
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
