Position Description: The Palliative Care Clinical Coordinator is a member of Kenora Chiefs Advisory’s Primary Care Team. This position is intended to provide clinical coordination for patients and families undergoing Chronic disease and end of life illness.
Position Title: Palliative Care Clinical Coordinator (new) Department: Primary Care Starting Salary: $84,365 Term: Full time Location: 240 Veterans Drive, 3rd Floor, Kenora, Ontario Reports to: Director of Health Duties and Responsibilities:
- The Coordinator will lead early identification of community members who would benefit from a palliative approach, support comprehensive care planning, coordinate the multidisciplinary care team, and strengthen transitions between hospital and community care.
- Work alongside Elders, traditional knowledge keepers, nurses, physicians, nurse practitioners, and regional partners to ensure care is wholistic, culturally secure, and aligned with First nation Community values.
- Meet with allied Health Professionals within the All-Nations Health partners to coordinate care and case management.
- Meet with Patients and families to coordinate care for Chronic disease management and end of life care/ comfort care.
- Provide primary navigation support to patients, families, and caregivers, and who will improve access to existing clinical and community services.
- Provide education to patients and family members on available resources and care - Establish relationships with Health Directors of First Nations communities - Reduce fragmentation and improve continuity of care by establishing reliable coordination and navigation,
mobilizing existing services more effectively, strengthening caregiver education and supports, and advancing a sustainability plan for comfort care across KCA communities - Prepare summaries and reports after each session, from process content and evaluation as required by the Medical Director - Participate in KCA Primary Care Health Team activities as required - Contribute to the evaluation of service with respect to its effectiveness in meeting the community needs and achieving our mandate - Additional duties as required - Experience working with an Electronic Medical Record Qualifications:
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting - Excellent skills in the following areas: computer, organization, networking, interpersonal, presentation and communication (written and oral), Time Management - Excellent communication skills.
- A full understanding of Anishinaabe culture, the ability to speak Ojibway is an asset - University degree or college diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution as Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Additional Requirements
- Valid driver’s license and vehicle; - Must be willing to travel when required; - Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Search.
Contact Information: Human Resource Department Kenora Chiefs Advisory P.O. Box 349- 240 Veterans Drive, 3rd Floor Kenora ON P9N 3X4 Fax: (phone hidden) Email:
[email protected] * Traditional practices involve burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage and cedar within the work setting
📌 Palliative Care Coordinator – Primary Care (Ottawa)
🏢 Kenora Chiefs
📍 Ottawa