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Job Title:

NURSE PRACTITIONER, FT

Posted Date:

2025-12-04

Closing Date:

2025-12-10

Functional Discipline:

PALLIATIVE CARE

Job Description

VACANCY DETAILS

VACANCY NUMBER: 42249NC

JOB TITLE: NURSE PRACTITIONER,FT
STATUS: FULL TIME
DEPARTMENT: OUTPATIENT PALLIATIVE
LOCATION: ST. CATHARINES SITE
HOURS OF WORK: 75 HOURS PER PAY PERIOD

POSTING DATE: 4 DECEMBER 2025
CLOSING DATE: 10 DECEMBER 2025

UNION: ONTARIO NURSES' ASSOCIATION
WAGE RANGE: $68.423 TO $78.146 PER HOUR

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

This position reports to the Director of Oncology and Palliative Care. Working to promote clinical excellence, quality patient/client-centered care and high professional standards, the Nurse Practitioner in Palliative Care will provide leadership in the implementation of Niagara Health's strategic priorities for palliative care consistent with the Declaration of Partnership and Commitment to Action (2011) and adopted by the province of Ontario. The emphasis for this role is on early identification of patients who would benefit from a palliative approach and integration of this approach into their current care as well as ongoing supportive management. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level of collaboration, critical thinking and expertise in clinical decision making and system development. As a member of the palliative care team, the NP will assess and co-manage patients with palliative care needs; participate in the development and delivery of education to all stakeholders regarding early identification of patients who have a life limiting illness and will participate in or lead other activities designed to improve care for palliative patients across all care settings at Niagara Health. The role requires collaboration with Oncologists, Physicians, Nurses, Allied Healthcare providers, Spiritual Care, Discharge Planners, LHIN partners, Primary Care and other community based palliative care service providers. The focus of this role will be in the WFCC palliative care clinic however the successful candidate must be willing to travel to all sites supporting palliative patients as they transition between inpatient and outpatient settings.

QUALIFICATIONS:
o Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in the Extended Class.
o Master Degree in Nursing required.
o Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate or Nurse Practitioner - Adult Certificate
o Certificate in Oncology CON(C) or Palliative Care CHPCN(c).
o Current BCLS.
o One year of related clinical experience working in an oncology setting.
o Applies knowledge, skills and judgment to meet nursing practice standards as outlined by the College of Nurses.
o Demonstrated ability to coach interdisciplinary teams in the development and communication of an integrated and patient-centered oncological plan of care.
o Demonstrated ability to provide nursing leadership. Experience as a formal or informal nursing leader who uses critical thinking and takes the initiative to advance the following areas; o nursing professional practice, patient/family education and inter-professional team consultation/functioning to promote patient and family-centered care.
o Maintains a high degree of professionalism, compassion and collaboration with patients, families and all internal and external service providers or stakeholders in cancer care and promote o positive relationships with community partners.
o Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt positively to constantly changing clinical situations.
o Compliance with confidential requirements under the NH Privacy Policy.
o Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn about other software/computer applications needed to carry out the role.
o This role may involve internal/external committee work and/or capacity building initiatives and service development as required.
o Consistent attendance and the ability to work independently with optimal time management skills are required.

Questions, quoting the job posting number may be directed to hrrecruit@niagarahealth.on.ca

At Niagara Health, we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all people. We are especially interested in hearing from you if you are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Niagara Region, have a passion for service and
excellence in healthcare, have a background or related expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please
inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
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