Palliative Care Clinical Coach

Temporary Part-time (Primary site: Kirkland Lake)

Blanche River Health Offers:  

·         EAP program, ‘perks’ program.

·         A commitment to professional and personal development including an Education Bursary program.

·         A commitment to employee Wellness including work-life balance

·         A commitment to a diverse, supportive and equitable workplace

·         A commitment to a culture of safety and of mutual respect that is free from discrimination and harassment

Compensation & Benefits Information

·         Rate of pay: To be determined

·         Eligibility to enroll in the HEALTHCARE OF ONTARIO PENSION PLAN (HOOPP). Click on the link provided for more information - https://hoopp.com/

·         Percent in lieu and vacation percent pay up to 20%, as per the Non-Union policy

Job Summary:

The Palliative Care Clinical Coach is responsible for working with participating community organizations in alignment with provincial direction established by Ontario Health and guidance developed by the Ontario Palliative Care Network. The Palliative Care Clinical Coach will drive practice change, with a focus on improving access to and quality of clinical care, aligned to the Palliative Care Health Services Delivery Framework in the Community ("The Delivery Framework") and the Ontario Palliative Care Competency Framework.

Requirements:

·         Minimum five (5) years’ experience in practice in palliative care is required.

·         Knowledge of relevant legislation and reporting requirements, including the Fixing Long-Term Care Homes Act, the Excellent Care for All Act and the Compassionate Care Act and other pertinent legislation and regulations related to professional practice is required.  

·         Experience supervising clinical staff is preferred.

·         Experience working with large-scale quality improvement initiatives.

·         Additional training in gerontology and project management experience are assets.

·         Strong clinical coaching and debriefing skills, with both individuals and teams.

·         Strong consultation skills, with expert knowledge of models of consultation and their application with individual, team and community service providers.

·         Research and/or program evaluation experience with knowledge of evidence-based processes, including appraisal of research, application of findings and collaboration on research.

·         Experience working with a range of roles, disciplines, and levels of staff in different health care settings

·         Experience working across health care settings

·         Fluency in French and/or another language is an asset

·         A commitment to developing equity-based, evidence-informed approaches for delivering palliative care services for all people in Ontario, regardless of their age or illness.

·         A good understanding of regional priorities and local health care needs, within Ontario’s health care landscape.

·         Ability to work well under pressure and use good judgment in assessing difficult situations.

·         Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

·         Aptitude for proactive problem solving, using strong critical thinking, and negotiating skills.

• A demonstrated ability to develop, deliver and evaluate training and coaching efforts.
• An ability to develop relationships based on trust, compassion, and empathy.
• Strong active listening and interpersonal communication skills for one-on-one coaching.
• Experience designing education to effectively address palliative care training needs of interprofessional learners.
• Excellent communication skills and experience with culturally responsive teaching
• A demonstrated focus on person-centred care.
• Supports the advancement of equity, inclusion, and diversity across Ontario's health care system.
• Commitment to engage with First Nations, Indigenous, Métis and urban Indigenous people as they self-determine their own approach to palliative care.
• Proficiency in educational technologies (e.g., webinars, apps) as well as knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Teams, PowerPoint, and Excel.

·         Access to reliable and efficient mode(s) of transportation to enable travel between community organizations.  

Please submit your resume by April 23, 2025 to Human Resources;

careers@blancheriverhealth.ca

Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Blanche River Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.