Number of Hours per Rotation: In a 3-week rotation: 14 shift(s) of 7.77 hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 8, $42.04 to $52.44 (6 step range)
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:
Under the supervision and direction of the Site Manager, Outpatient Services the Pain and Symptom Management & Palliative Care Coordinator is responsible for providing clinical leadership, support and coordination of care to oncology patients and their families, specifically concerning pain and symptom and palliative care issues. The Coordinator is responsible for providing consultation and education so that quality pain and symptom management and palliative care services based on best practice and current research is provided to oncology patients.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor Degree/Diploma in Nursing
Certification for Basic Life Saver (BLS)-C
Oncology Nursing Certification is an asset
Experience:
Five (5) years of nursing experience
Memberships:
Licensed with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS).
Membership with Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CANO) is an asset.
Membership with Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) is an asset.
Skills:
Communication skills are required to develop and present complex information including written documentation and verbal presentations.
Ability to teach and present information to persons over whom the incumbent may have no direct authority.
Human relations skills are required to develop formal relationships of a therapeutic nature to assist others in achieving their short or long term goals.
Ability and willingness to work cooperatively and effectively with SCA staff members and/or external partners.
Initiative and independent judgment required to solve complex problems.
Ability to deal with constant emotional stresses related to the high needs of this patient population.
Extensive knowledge related to common symptom management issues with this patient population.
Knowledge of relevant legislation.
Proficiency with a variety of computer systems and software applications.
Maintain confidentiality.
Knowledge of culturally responsive care for First Nations and Métis people.
About Us
Mission: To provide leadership in cancer control for the people of Saskatchewan through prevention, early detection, treatment and research. Vision: A healthy population free from cancer.
Additional Information
We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.
We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.
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📌 Pain And Symptom Management And Palliative Care Coordinator (Saskatchewan)
🏢 Saskatchewan Health Authority
📍 Saskatchewan
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