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Base pay range

CA$90,000.00/yr - CA$110,000.00/yr

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Senior Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Consultant (RN) to provide advanced clinical expertise, practice leadership, and education in palliative and end-of-life care.

This is a senior individual contributor role combining direct patient care with system-level responsibilities, including practice development, staff education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and participation in quality improvement and research initiatives.

The role requires full on-site presence and strong bilingual (French/English) clinical communication skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

CLINICAL PRACTICE

- Provide comprehensive palliative care assessments for complex patients
- Recognize and manage end-of-life trajectories and oncologic emergencies
- Support ethical decision-making and goals-of-care discussions
- Provide therapeutic support to patients and families during end-of-life care

PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT & QUALITY

- Evaluate current palliative care practices and recommend evidence-based improvements
- Develop and update clinical pathways, protocols, policies, and tools
- Assess and recommend clinical products and equipment related to palliative care
- Support implementation of best practices aligned with national standards

EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP

- Identify learning needs for nursing, medical, and interdisciplinary teams
- Deliver clinical education, coaching, and mentorship in palliative care
- Act as a subject-matter expert and resource for complex clinical cases





COLLABORATION & SYSTEMS

- Collaborate with interdisciplinary and interprofessional teams
- Act as a liaison with regional and provincial healthcare partners
- Participate internal and external committees related to palliative care
- Contribute to interdisciplinary research and quality improvement initiatives

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Minimum 5 years total clinical RN experience
- Minimum 3 years recent experience in palliative care, oncology, or end-of-life care
- Demonstrated advanced expertise in symptom management and complex clinical cases
- Strong professional proficiency in both French and English (spoken and written)
- Ability to work full time on-site in Ottawa
- CNA Certification in Palliative Care (CHPCN(C))
- Master’s degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, Education, or a related field
- Experience in clinical education, mentorship, or practice leadership
- Participation in research or quality improvement initiatives
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and clinical documentation systems

CORE COMPETENCIES

- Advanced clinical judgment
- Therapeutic communication
- Ethical decision-making
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Teaching and coaching
- Analytical thinking and synthesis
- Adaptability and stress resilience
- Strong organizational skills
- Digital and clinical documentation proficiency

Seniority level

- Mid-Senior level

Employment type

- Full-time

Job function

- Health Care Provider, Education, and Training
- Hospitals and Health Care, Medical Practices, and Public Health

Location

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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📌 Palliative Care Nurse (Ottawa)
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