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Job Posting Palliative Care Clinical Coach (Full-Time, Contract) Nipissing Serenity Hospice is currently accepting applications for a Palliative Care Clinical Coach. Nipissing Serenity Hospice is a 10-bed, bilingual, residential hospice located in North Bay, Ontario serving the residents of the Nipissing and East Parry Sound Districts. The Hospice provides around the clock palliative care by an expert multi-disciplinary team in a peaceful setting for people of all ages at the end of life. Support is also extended to caregivers and families. At Nipissing Serenity Hospice we strive to ensure compassion, comfort and dignity at end of life. POSITION SUMMARY The 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 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 and the Ontario Palliative Care Competency Framework. The Clinical Coach will: Provide palliative care coaching and mentoring to staff and clinicians in participating community organizations, to build primary-level palliative care competencies. Collaborate with leaders of community organizations on local service integration, and change management initiatives. Consult on clinical care when the complexity of the patients needs is beyond the existing competencies of providers. Provide support to Indigenous communities and organizations for their implementation efforts. Co-create the regional Delivery Framework implementation plan with Ontario Health, including required measurement and reporting. Foster regional collaboration and contribute to broader system integration. Ensure alignment of community implementation with the guidance of the Ontario Palliative Care Network. Lead engagement and community-building activities with participating organizations. Critically evaluate the quality of palliative care in participating community organizations. Build competency amongst front-line community providers in the delivery of primary-level palliative care. Guide palliative care quality improvement initiatives in participating community organizations. Consult on clinical care. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Education & Experience A degree in a registered health care discipline (e.g., RN, RSW, NP) is required. Substantive training in palliative care (e.g., CAPCE) is an asset. A graduate degree (e.g., MScN, MSW) is an asset. Minimum five (5) years experience in practice in palliative care is required. Knowledge of relevant legislation and reporting requirements is required. Experience supervising clinical staff is preferred. Experience working with large-scale quality improvement initiatives. Strong clinical coaching and debriefing skills. Research and/or program evaluation experience is an asset. Fluency in French is preferred. Knowledge & Skills A commitment to developing equity-based, evidence-informed approaches for delivering palliative care services. Ability to work well under pressure and use good judgment. Strong active listening and interpersonal communication skills. Proficiency in educational technologies and Microsoft Office applications. Access to reliable transportation for travel between community organizations. Work involves minimal to moderate physical effort normally associated with both office and client-facing environments. Travel within the Ontario Health Region or the assigned geographic catchment area is required. HOW TO APPLY We encourage all candidates with the right skill mix and abilities to submit rsums and cover letters online on Indeed.ca. Nipissing Serenity Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties. In accordance with our Accessibility Policy, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of Nipissing Serenity Hospices hiring process. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Applications for this position will be accepted until Saturday, February 15th, 2025. Job Type: Full-Time, Contract (13 months - until March 31, 2026, with possibility of extension) Work Location: In person at 799 John Street, North Bay #J-18808-Ljbffr