Life at Kensington Health
At Kensington Health, we are proud to have built a community where people can bring their full selves to work. As a not-for-profit, we believe in the work we do every day. It's what motivates us, inspires, and propels our bold vision forward: a better life for everyone.
Diversity is at the heart of who we are and at Kensington, we celebrate our differences, knowing that creating safe, inclusive, and equitable spaces in healthcare strengthens our bold vision: building a better life for everyone. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts are guided by our DEI Strategy as we continuously strive to offer equal opportunities for all.
Our people are what make Kensington Health such a special place to work, learn, and grow and delivering exceptional health care to our community – and beyond – is what keeps people here for years. Interested in reimagining community-delivered care with us? Check out our open roles!
Kensington Hospice, a division of The Kensington Health Centre, is a not-for-profit, community organization providing care to individuals and their families at end-of-life, in a home-like environment. The dedicated team and volunteers of Kensington Hospice strive to support the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs experienced when approaching end-of-life. Bereavement after care is also offered to families. Services are delivered with the commitment to enhance quality of life at the end of life.
Kensington Hospice at Kensington Health is seeking a qualified Nurse Practitioner with advanced training and/or experiences in palliative care. The successful candidate will join a passionate group of palliative care clinicians working collaboratively to provide high-quality, person-centered & equitable palliative care at our 19-bed hospice.
Salary $111,403.5 - $133,672.5
Responsibilities include:
Work collaboratively with palliative care physician team to assess and manage patients related to their medical care, pain/symptom management, psychosocial assessments, counsel caregivers & residents and to lead prevention initiatives.
Collaborate and consult with in-house palliative care clinicians but also external care partners including hospitals, palliative care units, hospices, home care and other community agencies and healthcare providers.
Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of care protocols, best practice guidelines, and new care procedures.
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