Job Description

POSTING DATE: September 25, 2025 POSTING #401-25
EXPIRY DATE: October 9, 2025
HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE
NOTICE OF VACANCY
POSITION: Clinical Coach Huron Perth & Area Ontario Health Team
Temporary Full-Time
REPORTS TO: Director, Huron Perth & Area Ontario Health Team
DATE REQUIRED: As soon as possible
SALARY: $76, 206 per annum
JOB 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 ("The Delivery Framework") 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, using quality improvement methodologies to achieve results.

• Consult on clinical care when the complexity of the patients' needs is beyond the existing competencies of providers (in the community organizations).

• Provide support to Indigenous communities and Indigenous organizations for their implementation efforts, where Indigenous communities wish to be involved, in collaboration with regional partners.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A degree in a registered health care discipline (e.g., RN, RSW, NP) with substantive experience and training in palliative care (e.g., CAPCE). A graduate degree is an asset (e.g., MScN, MSW).

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, consultation skills, and experience with quality improvement initiatives are essential

SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• 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

Please be advised that we are no longer accepting emailed or paper-based resumes. Please submit a complete resume by visiting our job opportunities page on our website: www.hpha.ca
This job posting is being advertised for an existing vacancy within the Hospital. The status of the position is indicated to provide transparency in accordance with applicable regulations.
The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive workplace. HPHA is committed to creating an environment where all staff, physicians, volunteers and patients see themselves reflected in the workforce, physical surroundings and the broader community, and where everyone feels safe, valued and free to be who they are while receiving fair and equitable supports and opportunities. Upon individual requests, attempts will be made to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection process, please contact Human Resources for assistance.
Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All application reviews and hiring decisions are conducted by HPHA Human Resource professionals and/or the hiring managers.

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