Reports to: Clinical Nurse Manager Classification: 1.0 Full-time, Permanent position Date: October 2026

Location:
NSM Portfolio: Consultation (PSP), Education, Coaching and Mentorship Posting Closes: November 13, 2026 Summary of Role PPSMCs provide secondary-level hospice palliative care expertise through consultation, education, coaching, mentorship and knowledge translation across the five sub-regions of North Simcoe Muskoka. The role supports health service providers to build knowledge, skills and confidence in palliative care, including pain and symptom management, communication, goals of care, advance care planning and end-of-life care. Working across the continuum of care, PPSMCs identify practice gaps, provide clinical and educational support, and strengthen palliative care capacity and knowledge-to-practice across the region.

Key Responsibilities
1. Palliative Care Consultation and Clinical Practice Support
- Provide secondary-level consultation and case-based support for palliative care, pain and symptom management, and complex needs.
- Support providers in applying assessment tools, evidence-informed practices, and individualized approaches to symptom management and quality of life.
- Build frontline competency and confidence in assessment, communication, documentation and care planning, with appropriate escalation to other clinical resources when required. 2. Education and Facilitation
- Develop and deliver hospice palliative care education responsive to identified needs, competency gaps and regional priorities. Including:
- Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care, Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education (CAPCE), Advanced Palliative Practice Skills (APPS) and EPM, CSIC, Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative Care (LEAP)
- Host the NSMHPCN podcasts
- Monthly newsletter “hot tips” content development
- Coordination, planning, and facilitation of “lunch and learn” topics TBD
- Edit monthly education newsletter and calendar in collaboration with the communications team.
- Collaborate with PPSMCs, educators and partners to develop education materials, resources and initiatives that support palliative and end-of-life care. 3. Coaching and Mentorship
- Build frontline provider capacity through coaching, mentoring, education and skill development.
- Support providers to translate learning into practice, build confidence and strengthen clinical decision-making.
- Develop coaching and mentorship initiatives, particularly in long-term care, retirement homes and primary care.
- Collaborate with organizations to address practice barriers, strengthen palliative care capacity and develop internal champions. 4. Knowledge Translation and Practice Improvement
- Translate evidence and best practices into practical resources and education for frontline providers.
- Identify practice gaps and promote evidence-informed tools, guidelines and approaches.
- Support sustainable practice improvements that enhance quality of life and reduce avoidable transfers where appropriate.
- Contribute to quality improvement, research, evaluation and knowledge translation initiatives at regional,



provincial and national levels. 5. Education Planning, Evaluation, Resources and System Collaboration
- Contribute to the annual education plan, identifying priorities based on regional needs, feedback, evaluation and emerging practice issues.
- Coordinate education offerings, including facilitators, resources, technology, registration, communications and ongoing initiatives. (point person E-registration, communication, course shell set up)
- Review education programs and use participation and feedback data to support continuous improvement, while ensuring resources and educational materials remain current, accessible and evidence-informed and operating within approved budgets. (post course evaluations, QR code evaluation)
- Collaborate with NSMHPCN staff, health service providers and community partners to provide coordinated regional support and advance equitable, person-centred palliative care. Supervisory Responsibility This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Required Education and Experience
- Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, with a Baccalaureate in Nursing and CNA Hospice Palliative Care certification or willingness to obtain within one year.
- Minimum five years hospice palliative care nursing experience, preferably across diverse care settings.
- Certificates in palliative care education including Fundamentals, CAPCE, Essentials in Pain Management, CSIC, and LEAP
- Demonstrated experience in education, facilitation, coaching, mentoring and clinical consultation within interprofessional teams; experience in program development, evaluation, quality improvement or knowledge translation is an asset. Essential Skills for the Role
- Advanced clinical expertise in hospice palliative care, pain and symptom management, life-limiting illness and current best practices, with strong consultation and critical thinking skills.
- Strong education, facilitation, coaching and mentoring skills, with the ability to translate evidence into practical learning and practice improvement.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a commitment to equity, cultural safety, person-centred care and professional standards.
- Professional etiquette in all modes of communication will be required, proficiency in the English language written and verbal, with exceptional organization, time management and multitasking skills. Technology Skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom and other virtual communication platforms.
- Experience with learning management, registration and survey platforms such as Brightspace and E-Register. Work Environment This position operates across all sectors and throughout the five sub-regions of North Simcoe Muskoka,



with the ability to work from a home-based office. Regular travel to health service organizations, education sites, meetings, conferences and other locations throughout the region is required. The role uses standard office equipment and digital platforms and requires the ability to manage multiple consultation, education, coaching and regional initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Physical Demands
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including prolonged computer use, meetings and education sessions.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English and lift up to 25 lbs., bend, and sit or stand for periods of time; accommodations are available upon request. Position Details Full-time, permanent 1.0 FTE, Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours/week, with duties subject to organizational and regional priorities. Perks include HOOPP, extended health benefits, three weeks’ vacation to start, and paid personal/sick leave in accordance with policy. NSMHPCN is recognized as a Canadian Compassionate Company (CCC) through the CHPCA. Travel Travel is required throughout North Simcoe Muskoka. A valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle is preferred; other transportation arrangements coordinated by the employee may be considered. Work Authorization/Security Clearance The successful candidate will be required to provide:
- Police Record Check
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Verification of educational qualifications Other Duties This

job description
is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Duties may change based on organizational, clinical and regional priorities. Equal Opportunity Statement NSMHPCN is committed to equal opportunity employment and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status or other non-job-related criteria. NSMHPCN is an equal-opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code, individuals requiring accommodation during the application or recruitment process should advise Human Resources so arrangements can be made. All personal information is collected under the authority of applicable privacy legislation. Accessibility NSMHPCN is committed to providing its services in ways that respect the dignity and independence of people with disabilities. Pay: $79,326.00-$82,524.00 per year

Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care Application question(s):
- CNA Certification in Hospice Palliative Care Nursing, or willingness to commit to certification within 1 year of hire.

Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:
- palliative care nursing: 5 years (required) Licence/Certification:
- registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (required)
- Ontario driver's license (required) Work

Location:
Hybrid remote in Orillia, ON L3V 4S8

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