Classification: Palliative Care Nurse Navigator (RPN)

Status: Full Time 1.0 FTE Permanent The Owen Sound Family Health Team (OSFHT) is committed to improving and maintaining the health of the patients we serve through a team of family doctors, nurse practitioners and other health care providers. Based on local health and community needs, we provide access to cutting-edge, high quality and comprehensive primary health care programs and services that are based on the needs of the patients we serve.

The Palliative Care Nurse Navigator (PCNN) is a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse who is committed to patient and family centered care. The PCNN functions as an integral member of the interprofessional primary care team, facilitating an integrated palliative care approach to individuals with a life limiting illness.

Besides possessing exceptional clinical and interpersonal skills, the ideal candidate will be a strong leader who will contribute to the expansion of an emerging remote care management program.

Key Areas of Responsibility

· Use remote care management technology to support patients with a life limiting illness.

· Engage with patients and family members remotely via phone, virtual care, and/or remote care monitoring.

· Monitor and assess patient symptoms and changes in functional status, escalating issues to appropriate care team members when required.

· Collaborate with physicians, nurses, allied health providers, community agencies and other members of the care team to deliver integrated primary palliative care to patients.

Qualifications

- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing required,




- Current registration with the RPNAO with Professional Liability Protection (PLP)
- Knowledge of requirements of the College of Nurses of Ontario, privacy legislation, Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, and Scope of Practice as per RHPA: Scope of Practice, Controlled Acts Model, 2011 for nursing
- Vulnerable Sector Police Screening required.
- Previous clinical experience in a primary care setting or Family Health Team is an asset.
- Excellent interpersonal skills re: patients and their families, demonstrating the ability to emphasize the interpersonal aspect of nursing such as interest, empathy, honesty, non-judgmental attitude, and respect.
- Demonstrates excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, as well as written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines while making ethically sound decisions to ensure safe patient care.
- 3-5 years primary care, hospice palliative care, home care and/or oncology experience
- Certifications/Training Courses Preferred:

o Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Educations (CAPCA) o Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative Care (LEAP Core)

o The Palliative Approach to Care o Symptom Assessment and Management in Palliative Care o End of Life Care, Grief, and Loss o San’yas Indigenous Culture Safety Online Training

Start Date: ASAP

Application deadline: Oct 27, 2026

Compensation: $28.00 /39.05 per hour, Paid Education Days, and Paid Personal Leave days

Pay: $28.00-$39.05 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Palliative Care Nurse Navigator (RN/RPN) (Owen Sound)
🏢 Owen Sound Family Health Team
📍 Owen Sound