Palliative Care Nurse Consultant

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Location
Nanaimo Health Centre (NHC) - Nanaimo, BC V9S 5K7 CA (Primary)
Oceanside Health Centre (OHC) - Parksville, BC V9P 1J9 CA
Port Alberni Home & Community Care Services (PAHCCS) - Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4N1 CA
Work Area (FBA Only)
Multi-Site
Yes
Travel Requirement
Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement
Shift Start Time/End Time
0800-1600 ; As Required
Days Off
As required
Vacancy Type
Casual
Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$49.20 - $67.08
Paid FTE
N/A
Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
N/A
Planned Start Date
Nov. 4 2026
Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)
Pending Return of Incumbent
No
CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)
Required for Professional Registration
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Under the supervision of the Island Wide Manager, Palliative and End of Life Care (P&EOLC), and as a member of the multidisciplinary P&EOLC team. In collaboration with long-term care, Acute and Community teams the Palliative Care Nurse Consultant is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, teaching, and evaluating palliative and end of life care services provided to clients and patients and their caregivers/families.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Graduation from a recognized nursing program. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Recognized post-basic education in palliative care. Three (3) years recent related experience, including two (2) years in a community setting for Palliative Care Coordinator positions based in community and two (2) years in an acute setting for Palliative Care Coordinator positions based in acute care.
Knowledge of health care programs and services relevant to palliative care in both the community and facility setting; program planning, development and evaluation; current trends in palliative care; and principles of adult teaching/learning; and Basic Life Support, Level C certificate, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid drivers license.
Skills And Abilities
Apply nursing process as required and described in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice
Demonstrate clinical competence
Provide leadership
Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary HCC team, with other staff, and with clients/patients and their caregivers/families
Conflict and problem-solving skills
Utilize sound judgment, good observation and assessment skills, tact and empathy
Fact find, seek out information and/or resources
Intervene in crisis or difficult situations
Organize and prioritize care needs and delivery of care
Prioritize and organize work for self and others
Assess learning needs of designated staff and teach skills required
Maintain a commitment to continuing professional development as required by the employer
Foster and promote good public relations
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Deal with others effectively
Operate related equipment, including computers
Physically and emotionally carry out the duties of the position
Use personal vehicle
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD1922.pdf
Additional information for applicants
This is a casual position as a Palliative Care Nurse consultant. The bulk of the coverage will be at 1665 Grant Ave Nanaimo Community Health Services and NRGH, but some coverage at Oceanside Community Health Services and also Port Alberni Community Health Services. Applicants to this position will have a car, a very strong palliative care background including symptom control support, psychosocial support and leadership skills. Please reach out with any questions to [email protected]
Additional Clauses
A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in BC! Island Health, alongside other health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing solution that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.
Requisition CA
Nurses Bargaining Association
Affiliation/Union
BCNU

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