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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 solid 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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