Practice Lead

Reporting to the Manager-Palliative and End of Life Care, the Palliative Care Practice Lead is responsible for Guides, influences, and provides expert advice and consultative services at the local, zone or provincial level in the area of Palliative Care. Leads the development of best practice guidelines and recommendations, interprets trends in zone and provincial reports and leads others to identify innovative strategies for guiding program processes and services. Is recognized as a subject matter expert for knowledge and information affecting Palliative and End of Life Care within Central Zone. The Practice Lead is closely aligned with Palliative Care Team, rural Clinical Nurse Educators, and zone operation to promote the provision of safe patient care and support delivery of that care. Coaches and mentors all health care professionals in best practice for Palliative and End of Life Care. The Palliative Care Practice Lead works with a high degree of autonomy to develop, coordinate, facilitate, support and evaluate quality improvement initiatives at the site, sector, zone and provincial level within the context of Palliative Care. Develops and maintains a strong palliative care network of health care professionals (internal and external) to ensure ongoing communication, collaboration and stakeholder consultation.

This workload of this position is made up of 35% Clinical Care and Quality Improvement. 30% Clinical and Community Education. 30% Project Management. 5% Workplace Health Safety.

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (a combination of experience and education may be considered). Active registration and practice permit with CARNA. Additional clinical courses or certification in specialized palliative and end of life practice area Minimum of 10 years experience in nursing with 5 years recent experience in palliative care specialty area. Experience with Quality Improvement processes and tools. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Strong background in working with patient centered model of care. Extensive knowledge of rural clinical operations. Ability to lead functional and project teams. Experience with virtual teams an asset . The Practice Lead applies a depth and breadth of specialized knowledge to support the Palliative Care program to achieve the goals of quality, access and sustainability in the area of Palliative Care. Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain trusting relationships with internal and external partners. Demonstrated ability and comfort with decision making, coaching and mentoring. Strong analytical skills with the ability to problem solve utilizing current resources. Committed role model for the AHS values of respect, accountability, transparency, engagement, safety, learning and performance. Ability to be work independently, multitask and set priorities.

Master’s Degree an asset. CNA Certified in Hospice and Palliative Nursing - CHPCN (c ).