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1 ‑ Temporary Full Time ‑ Palliative Care Clinical Coach Nurse Practitioner
Pallative Care Team
It is a condition of this posting that your home unit can accommodate your temporary absence in the event
you are successful.
Why Join Us?
· Impactful Work: Your leadership will directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the
efficiency of our operations, in a values based team environment.
· Competitive Compensation: We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract
top talent.
· Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP): We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario
Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with having
access to a pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well‑being and believe that a strong
pension recognizes our employees, like you, and provides a stable foundation for your future as part of our
overall compensation package. When you join, you automatically contribute to the Plan each pay period. As
your employer, we also contribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute.
Joining our team means that you will be an integral part of achieving our mission, vision and values.
Our Mission: We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported and advanced by research, innovation
and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of Northwestern Ontario.
Our Vision: Exceptional care for every patient, every time.
Our Values: Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability
About the role:
The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patients and families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC)
is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive to individual patient/family preferences, needs, and values
and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating a caring environment for patients and families ensures
continuity of care and fosters a learning environment. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge,
understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.
The Palliative Care Clinical Coach Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice nurse who provides comprehensive,
evidence‑informed, patient‑ and family‑centered care across acute care and outpatient settings. The NP practices
autonomously and collaboratively within an interprofessional team to assess, diagnose, treat, monitor, and
coordinate care for patients with complex, acute, chronic, and transitional health needs.
The Clinical Coach is responsible for working with the Ontario Health Regional Palliative Care Teams to support
improvements to support improvements to palliative care delivery in Ontario in alignment with provincial direction,
and Adult Models of Care. This individual will support Long‑Term Care Homes to improve end of life care through
strengthened palliative approaches to care including early goals of care conversations. The Clinical Coach will
strengthen transitions in care across Hospital and Community settings to support patients with palliative care and/or
end of life care needs to receive care in their preferred place of death. This individual will also assist in increasing
palliative care delivery in the home setting by enabling earlier identification of palliative care needs, and care planning
that is in alignment with patients’ preferred place of death.
The NP reports primarily to the Manager of Outpatient Clinics, Nursing, Systemic Therapy, Palliative Care and
Supportive Care as well as to the Director of Regional Cancer Care North West with a matrix reporting relationship to
the Director, Nursing and Health Professions. The role of the NP integrates the six core competencies of Advanced
Practice Nursing as outlined by the Canadian Nurses Association: direct comprehensive care, health system
optimization, education, research, leadership, and consultation and collaboration. The percentage of time dedicated
to each of these domains is variable, based on the program needs and will evolve with the program.
The NP supports strategic organizational initiatives by identifying, aligning, implementing, and evaluating quality
improvement and patient care projects that support the strategic plan and operational priorities of the organization.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Education/Experience:
* Unencumbered registration as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class (EC) with the College of Nurses of
Ontario.
* Master’s Degree in Health Related Field (Nursing, Public Health etc.).
* Minimum 3 years recent nurse practitioner experience.
* Demonstrated commitment to the principles of the Patient and Family Centred Care model.
* Clinical knowledge and expertise in Palliative Care preferred.
* Knowledge of the research process and ability to apply research to clinical practice.
* Previous experience in adult education, including program development, implementation, and evaluation.
Skills/Abilities:
* Strong leadership ability and highly developed interpersonal skills.
* Ability to manage and work collaboratively within an inter‑professional team.
* Ability to be flexible and adapt positively to constantly changing situations.
* Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
* Effective facilitation skills: individual and group.
*Strong organizational, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
* High level of initiative and self‑direction.
*Ability to plan, manage and implement change effectively.
* Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional education
* Proficient in computer applications and software such as, Microsoft Office, Powerpoint and Excel.
Salary Range: $68.680 to 76.140
The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets
financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory
Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of
full vaccinations approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health & Safety. Candidates will have demonstrated
adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance at work is imperative, therefore, all applicants will
have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this position.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work
environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a
workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible
minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability
are available throughout the selection process. Additionally we are identified as an English/French speaking health
sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.
If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified
individuals.
Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training no later than
11:59p.m. on Friday, 16 October, 2026.
Internal applicants may apply via the job posting page on the iNtranet. External applicants must apply through our
website.
Posted: October 9, 2026
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