Nurse Practitioner, Palliative Consultative Team

Are you an experienced Nurse Practitioner looking for a different kind of practice environment, and comfortable practicing both independently and part of a team? This could be the position for you.

As a Nurse Practitioner, you will assess and determine patient care needs and eligibility, provide access and referrals to community services, and engage with patients, caregivers and other health care practitioners. 

Whether you work in our office, in the community, or a health care facility – you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centred care – and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals.

Ontario Health atHome is committed to supporting healthcare in a manner that is consistent with patient and family centred care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated understanding and commitment to this care philosophy. This position understands the importance of quality and safety and requires a high degree of attention to detail and excellent time management skills. The position will be located within the Erie St. Clair Region.

As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness and work-life balance.

What will you do?

The Nurse Practitioner will adhere to the effective delivery of Nurse Practitioner services for the Palliative Care Consultation Team’s patients, and community patients unable to access care through a family physician, clinic, FHT, CHC, etc. upon referral from Ontario Health atHome and in accordance with professional college standards, Ministry Guidelines and Ontario Health atHome policies.  The objective of the services delivered by the Nurse Practitioner is to diagnose, treat, evaluate, consult and manage complex pain and symptom and associated chronic disease management issues during the patient’s palliative trajectory, in order to delay/prevent institutionalization and facilitate reintegration into the community. These services will be available across various care sectors as required including home, hospital, retirement homes and long term care.  The Nurse Practitioner, as a member of the Palliative Care Consultation Team (PCCT), will work collaboratively with Hospice and be responsible for reviewing and completing assessments to assist in providing recommendations and consultative guidance to support challenging palliative symptom management and diagnoses. Travel for this position is required between all sites of the Ontario Health atHome in the Erie St. Clair region and there is the potential that the Nurse Practitioner may work out of the Hospice sites.

What must you have?

• Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner (Current registration with the College of Nurses)
• Working knowledge of community resources and roles of health care professionals
• Good knowledge of Ontario Health atHome priorities, policies, practices and service standards
• Good knowledge and understanding of legislation governing health care activities
• Knowledge of direct care/care coordination models used in community health care organizations
• Specialized education required in palliative pain and symptom management including a minimum of Fundamentals and CAPCE. LEAP certification will be considered an asset. 
• We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date
• Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a vehicle
• Must be able to operate a computer

 What would give you the edge?

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide mentorship and maintain professional relationships
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills and an oral/written proficiency with Canada’s two official languages will be looked upon favourably

What do we offer?

We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer: ​

• Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits​
• Valuable development opportunities​
• Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan​

What do I need to know?

Anticipated Start Date: March 17, 2045

POSITION STATUS: Full-Time (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm)

HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 hours per week

SALARY RANGE:  Commensurate with qualifications and experience

LOCATION:  Sarnia site

POSTING EXPIRY: January 17, 2025 by 4:30pm

Unionized Position

Who we are

We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, primary care providers, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care. If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment

Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.