Job Description

Good Shepherd Centres. Hamilton, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, strives to enhance the quality of life for all who seek assistance and support in our community.  Opportunity’s currently exist at Emmanuel House in the role of:

                                                                Hospice/Palliative Care Registered Nurse

The Emmanuel House Palliative Care Program is recruiting for a Part Time Registered Nurse and a Relief Palliative Care Registered Nurse. In this position, the candidate will work with an interdisciplinary team to provide palliative care to residence of the Hospice in a compassionate and dignified manner.

Position Requirements:

• Registration, in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Canadian Nursing Association certification in Hospice Palliative Care Nursing OR are actively pursuing Enhanced Fundamentals and the Comprehensive Palliative Education Program (CAPCE).  Minimum of 2-years’ experience in hospice/palliative care setting essential;
• Strong knowledge of the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Nursing Standards of practice preferred;
• Strong clinical practices with ability to champion evidence-based best practices – particularly in pain and symptom management and end-of-life care;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and problem-solve complex clinical situations and psycho-social circumstances in providing or managing the care of palliative residences;
• Ability to recognize, assess and treat end-of-life care emergencies and psychosocial distress;
• Able to recognize safety issues, follow safe work practices, advocate for client care and safety concerns;
• Ability to practice nursing in accordance with client/family-centred care principles in establishing authentic/empathetic professional relationships with clients and families, understanding and documenting client/family preferences and goals, advocating for clients/families;
• Ability to collaborate with other members of the health care team to access required services and to ensure smooth transitions;
• Demonstrated ability to use knowledge-transfer techniques to support practice delegation;
• Demonstrated commitment to modelling lifelong learning and professional growth;
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission values of Hospitality, Responsibility, Availability, Adaptability, Quality and Dignity;
• Fluency in French or a 2^nd language is considered an asset;
• Must be able to work rotating shifts.

Please reply with cover letter and resume quoting Job Posting EH-15-20 by August 30, 2020 to:

Good Shepherd is an equal opportunity employer operating within an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework. We strive to establish workplaces that reflect and are enhanced by the rich diversity of the community we serve.

Good Shepherd welcomes and encourages applications from all people with disabilities.  Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.  If you are in need of accommodations, please contact Human Resources.