Registered Nurse (Temporary Full-Time) - Palliative Care Coordinator - Home Care & Support, CHO - 175433

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Registered Nurse

Program Coordinator, Support & Leadership

Palliative Care Coordinator

Health PEI

Location – Home Care & Support, Community Hospital, O’Leary

Full-Time (100%) Temporary (PEINU) Position

(Commencing Immediately until February 2027 with Possible Extension)

Are you ready to make meaningful connections and drive impact in a growing healthcare organization? At Health PEI, we offer more than a job - we’re inviting you to join a dynamic workplace committed to creating meaningful changes. From hospitals to community care and beyond, you’ll play a pivotal role in attracting top-tier health professionals and building a workforce that supports the evolving needs of Prince Edward Island. With access to training and development resources, leadership opportunities, and a collaborative environment, this is your chance to thrive while making a real difference in the lives of others. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of healthcare, we want to hear from you.

Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.

Role Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the intake, assessment and development of the client plan of care, client clinical case management, client system navigation, and is a collaborative member of an interdisciplinary team. The position facilitates client transition into community programs or to remain/return to their own homes or transition back into community with appropriate resources. The RN assists and facilitates the safe, effective and efficient movement of clients through the health system. They may work with external partners to find supports to enable discharge, e.g. living arrangements, specialized equipment, etc.

Clinical Practice

• Determines the need and eligibility for clients to participate in Programs and/or makes referrals for further investigation/care to appropriate health and social care programs and services
• Complete the intake of clients into programs by completing a comprehensive health history and focused health assessments using a holistic framework relevant to the client’s needs, social support network, language and culture.
• In collaboration with client and family and other multidisciplinary team members, develop an integrated care plan based on evidenced-based practices
• Monitor the effectiveness of client care in collaboration and consultation with the client and other appropriate health care providers or support services
• Counsel and educate clients on symptom management, health maintenance and rehabilitation strategies as well as risk factors and promoting positive lifestyle change
• Align program resources with other health care agencies including but not limited to home care/primary care/acute care without duplication of services

Leadership

• Identify clinical practice issues affecting patient safety quality outcomes and implement best practice
• Use current literature/research and performance indicators to support evidence-based practice
• Adhere to routine precautions and infection prevention and control techniques according to facility policy
• Proactively seek professional development opportunities for themselves and others
• Attend and/or participate in programs to reinforce nursing education and to remain current with developments and changing trends in the nursing field
• Mentor and /or preceptor students, beginning practitioners and practicing nurses by demonstrating care and treatment techniques, explaining routines, and sharing specialized nursing experiences
• Maintain a psychologically and physically safe environment and reports all safety hazards
• Document client care activities consistent with policy, system requirements and scope of employment
• Participate in the overall planning and evaluation of programs and services
• Collaborate in the development and revision of written provincial policies and procedures, treatment techniques and work procedures

Statement of Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing with extensive experience in the clinical area may be considered.
• Considerable experience (3-5 yrs) directly related to nursing practice area and knowledge of the provincial health system including primary care, home care and community-based programs
• Experience in supervisor, planning, educator and consultant roles
• Must be eligible to complete certification programs specific to the area of practice (i.e. IPAC, OHS, Employee Health).
• Some positions require demonstrated successful experience in the education of adult learners
• Active or eligible for registration with the Prince Edward Island College of Nursing & Midwifery

Applicants are expected to complete the full length of this assignment unless appointed to a permanent position.

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. The "Notification of Successful Candidates" list posted on the Employment Opportunity board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results.

Salary Range: $42.77 - $52.61 per hour (RN3)
Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 Hours Bi-Weekly / 7.5-hour Shifts / Days, Evenings, Weekends / On-call as needed
Posting ID: 175433-1026HCTI
Closing Date: Open until Filled

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, applications may be submitted by mail to the PEI Public Service Commission at either P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8, or c/o ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É., 120 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside, PE C1N 5L2. Applications may also be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383 or (902) 888-8083. As receipt of faxed applications cannot be guaranteed, applicants are encouraged to confirm receipt by telephone or in person prior to the closing date. Please ensure the appropriate Job Posting ID number is included on all application materials. Applications may be submitted online, and application forms may be obtained at www.jobspei.ca, any ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É. location, PEI Government office, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone at (902) 368-4080 or (902) 888-8013.