Job Description

Title:

Palliative & End of Life Clinical Coordinator

Division:

Integrated Indigenous Health and Specialized Community Services

Affiliation:

ONA (Ontario Nurses Association)

Site:

Moose Factory & Moosonee, ON

Reports to:

Director of Indigenous Primary Care Team & Chief of Staff

Status:

Permanent Full-time

Eligible for WAHA Sign-on Bonus (up to $15,000), Employee Referral Bonus (up to $5,500) & Retention Program

Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA)

is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of

Palliative & End of Life Clinical Coordinator.

Life at WAHA

A beacon of healing, wellness, and innovation, WAHA connects remote communities with the care they deserve. With spellbinding views surrounding each site, team members bask in the tranquility of the land, juxtaposed against a bustling workplace busy addressing the complex needs of the region. Here, we work with purpose, knowing each action matters. Patients are neighbours, family, and colleagues. Each day brings a challenge- the good kind that stretches you, helps you grow, and makes you feel vital. These hurdles birth opportunities to problem solve, develop new skills, and explore new roles. Here, we step into a version of ourselves once forgotten, overshadowed by the daily grind, and rediscover a deep connection with ourselves, the land, and each other. Here, we experience work with wonder.

#WeAreWAHA

What We Do

There has never been a more exciting time to be at WAHA. We are an integrated health system providing the full continuum of care to the six communities of the western James Bay coast with over 500 employees, physicians, and partners in care. As a health authority, you will work in a unique setting where you have the opportunity to care for patients in all phases of their life journey, in all areas of their health experience. From Primary, Acute, and Mental Health, Dental, Specialty Clinics, Population Health and the WAHA Paramedic Service, the opportunities for growth are boundless. We provide community-based programming in all six of our communities, have six paramedic bases, three hospitals, four emergency departments, one community health centre and a total of 72 beds. Our guiding goal is to be a centre of excellence in Indigenous and remote healthcare. To make this goal a reality, we have formed partnerships with other centres of excellence to remove barriers and eliminate the inequity of health services access that have long impacted the patients that we serve. At WAHA, we are leading the way in health transformation. Come and immerse yourself in the local Cree culture, work with dedicated and passionate colleagues, and live in beautiful northern communities with amazing community members. Our mission is to provide optimum healthcare as close to home as possible. You can be part of this rewarding experience. Come and find your adventure in the north.

Who You Are

Clinical Leadership and Critical Thinking Interprofessional Collaboration Cultural Humility and Safety Family-Centred and Culturally Grounded Practice Quality and Risk Management

What You'll Do

Lead the coordination and delivery of palliative and end-of-life care within the community setting Provide clinical consultation to interprofessional teams for complex symptom management, pain control, and end-of-life support Facilitate collaborative care planning and discharge coordination with community-based palliative programs and home care services Serve as the primary liaison between WAHA and community-based palliative care teams Develop and maintain referral and communication pathways to ensure seamless patient transitions Lead palliative education initiatives for hospital and community health professionals Deliver in-service training on symptom management, communication, and end-of-life care. Lead or support palliative quality improvement initiatives and audits Develop and update policies, pathways, and clinical tools consistent with provincial and accreditation standards Promote family-centred, culturally grounded care that respects patient preferences and traditional values Collaborate with Elders, Healers, and community partners to incorporate traditional approaches to care and healing

What Your Bring

Bachelor of Science in Nursing required Registered with College of Nurses of Ontario and in good standing Master's in Nursing, Leadership, or Palliative Care preferred. Certification or advanced training in Palliative Care Nursing (e.g., CHPCA, LEAP, or equivalent) required or in progress Minimum of five (5) years of recent clinical experience in palliative, oncology, or acute care. Cultural knowledge and experience with integration of Indigenous traditions, healing practices, and medicines Ability to communicate in the local native Cree language is an asset

Why Choose Us

Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan Group health, welfare, and Employee and Family Assistance Program Benefits Relocation paid by the organization Housing provided by the organization Annual retention bonus, a northern living allowance, and vacation travel bonus (all pensionable earnings) Be part of an organization leading health transformation in the remote north Ability to work with a purpose, connected to an amazing community and culture, with opportunities to learn and grow

Salary:

$89,797.50 - $128,700.00

Competition #:

2025-346

Deadline:

Tuesday, November 25th, 2025 @ 12:00 noon.


Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Weeneebayko Area Health Authority, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada

Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is an inclusive employer. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights code and Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005