Requisition Details Employment Status: Regular, Full-time (1.0 FTE) Program Name: Palliative Pain and Symptom Management Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 75 Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.

The Palliative

Pain and Symptom Management Consultant (PPSMC) provides support in enhancing the competency of front-line service providers and developing resources and infrastructure through knowledge exchange. The PPSMC engages in consultation, education, mentorship, creating linkages to palliative care resources, and contributing to strategic planning and healthcare system development activities as an expert advisor. Performs full case reviews or answers case-specific questions to assist service providers in managing pain and other end-of-life symptoms for their clients.

Provides seminars, in-services, and workshops on topics relevant to the organizational objectives or the professional development goals of front-line providers. This includes material that can be passed along to clients and caregivers as part of regular clinical practice or used by professionals for self-study. Participates in various hospice palliative care committees that focus on local and regional planning, clinical issues, advocacy, and integration with other sectors of the healthcare system.

Supports standardized palliative care education with the goal of increasing the number of professionals and volunteers that receive advanced training and certifications in end-of-life care. Participates in regional strategic planning exercises and Palliative Care Consultant Network (PCCN) meetings. Collects and reports relevant statistics quarterly for Management Information Standards (MIS)- Ontario Health Reporting Standards (OHRC) reports.

Assists in development of best practice guideline(s). Promotes the goals and values of VON and their role as an integrated community care provider.



Promotes a safe and healthy workplace ensuring workplace conduct and activities are in accordance with the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and compliant with the VON Safety Management System, including all Policies, Secure Work Practices and Procedures.

Abides by all VON policies and work practices. Abides by all confidentiality and protection of personal information policies, regulations and practices and ensures appropriate safeguards are in place within their role. Builds partnerships with social networks and initiatives.

Oncology

Nursing /CON(C) an asset; Community Health Nursing/ CCHN(C) an asset Minimum five (5) years of nursing experience in hospice palliative care including current clinical expertise in palliative and end of life pain and symptom management (including pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics; Previous experience in Program planning, Plan, Do, Study, Assess (PDSA) cycles and Continuous Quality Improvement.

Certification as LEAP Co-facilitator an asset.

Learning Essential

Approaches to Palliative and End-of-Life Care (LEAP) an asset. Expertise in facilitating adult education for a variety of health disciplines; able to apply adult learning principles and presentation skill in order to serve as knowledge broker/knowledge translation, coach and mentor. crisis management. Strong collaboration, relationship building and change management skills. knowledge racially, economically and socially diverse communities.

Proficiency in MS Office Suite skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Ability to work autonomously with proficient time management. A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required.

A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be required. Ability to speak French is an asset in French Designated areas. The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required.

This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics.

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