Palliative Care Educator

Are you an experienced educator specializing in palliative care education seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.

As a Palliative Care Educator, you will function as an active broker of knowledge by developing, delivering and evaluating training and education programs for our staff, and developing resources and implementing processes to ensure that the knowledge is communicated to the appropriate consumer.

Whether you work in our office, in the community, or a health care facility – you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centred care – and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 8,000 regulated health care and other professionals.

As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness and work-life balance.

What will you do?

1. Participates in ongoing education needs assessment (as required);
2. Develops an annual and ongoing multi-year education plan;
3. Assists with preparation and monitoring of budget in conjunction with management;
4. Contacts new resources for the program, as required;
5. Maintains regular communication with partner agencies including relevant community committees and working groups;
6. Develops and delivers standard education to the target groups identified;
7. Delivers standard and advanced level programs such as Fundamentals, Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education (CAPCE), and Advanced Practical Palliative Skills (APPS) to both regulated healthcare professionals and others;
8. Develops evaluation methods and evaluates programs on an ongoing basis;
9. Ensures that project feedback is reviewed and action taken as required;
10. Ensures continuous quality improvement in educational content and delivery;
11. Develops working/operational resource manuals/files (as required);
12. Ensures accurate and relevant information for regulated healthcare professionals (i.e. Cancer Care Ontario’s guide to practice);
13. Develops mechanisms for sharing knowledge i.e., web based resource centre, networking days;

What must you have?

1. Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse and member of the College of Nurses of Ontario;
2. University degree preferred in nursing;
3. CNA certification in Hospice Palliative Care Nursing essential (or working towards);
4. Knowledge and understanding of adult education principles;
5. Minimum of 5 years experience in delivery or mentoring re: Palliative Care;
6. Membership with OHPCA or CHPCA;
7. Vehicle and valid Ontario driver’s license required;
8. Proficient in a Windows environment;
9. We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.

What would give you the edge?

1. Demonstrated excellent organizational skills;
2. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
3. Demonstrated interest in continuing education and/or professional development;
4. Ability to speak French or another second language;
5. Proficiency in preparing proposals, budgets, reports and making presentations;
6. Editing skills to be used in developing training materials;
7. Ability to work independently and as a team member;
8. Demonstrated ability to function effectively in an interdisciplinary, interagency and self-directed environment;

What do we offer?

We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer:

1. Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits;
2. Valuable development opportunities;
3. Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan;

Who are we?

We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, primary care providers, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment

Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Closing Date: Posted Until Filled

Job Title: Palliative Care Educator

Job Type: Permanent Part Time

Initial Assignment: Palliative Education

Hours in a Bi-weekly Period: fifty-six (56)

FTE: 0.8

Compensation: $43.46 - $51.52/hour

Reports To: Manager, Patient Services

Department: Patient Services

Group: ONA

Location: South East area - Kingston, Belleville, Brockville, or Smiths Falls