Community Nursing Care Specialist

3 weeks ago

Richmond Hill ON, Canada Mackenzie Health Full time

Clinical Nurse Specialist - MRHH C3 Purple Mental Health


Permanent Full Time


Reporting to the Program Director of Mental Health, the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role will lead and anchor best practices in Mental Health across Mackenzie Health Hospital sites. The CNS will work collaboratively with the Mental Health Leadership team to improve clinical outcomes for patients living with mental illness through advanced nursing practice, program planning and delivery, consultation, research and its application, education, efficient resource utilization and capacity building. The CNS will work with the leadership team to develop and implement a mental health strategy for the mental health program. Grounded in research and utilizing population data and assessment of the mental health needs of Mackenzie Health’s service area, the CNS will work with the leadership and interdisciplinary team to ensure that the programs and services are aligned with the Regional, Provincial and National Mental Health Strategy.


Contribute to safe, quality care by:
Supporting interprofessional collaborative care, standardization of practice across sites, participate and/or facilitate quality improvement projects and quality reviews focusing on patient safety and supervise grad students.
support development of care pathways to enhance patient outcomes; and serve as a clinical resource in program-level and organizational level strategic planning activities for both inpatient and outpatient services.
Participating in strategic planning for program, co-lead workgroups to develop workplans to meet goals and objectives of strategic plan within specified timelines, liaising and consulting with relevant community agencies and service providers.
Developing innovative program and plan outcome measures and metrics (e.g. obtaining client feedback, conducting pre- and post- surveys, monitoring length of stay, readmission rates, reduction of secondary complications, and knowledge of staff providing care).
Facilitating teams to incorporate and adopt effective delivery of competent, compassionate patient centered care.
Understanding legislative and standards driven issues that influence health policy and use this knowledge to build strategies to improve patient care and/or health care access.
Identifying the learning needs and learning methodologies of nurses and other members of healthcare team in order to develop programs, disseminate knowledge and resources to meet those needs.
Planning, initiating, coordinating, and evaluating specialized education programs for patients, families, health professionals and/or clinical partners based on needs, priorities, organizational resources and quality patient care.
Contributing to, and advocate for, an organizational culture that supports professional growth, continuous learning and collaborative practices.
Identifying and evaluating clinical research and incorporates findings into patient care, departmental/organizational program planning, where appropriate.
Identifying opportunities to participate in research, publish in clinical journals and present at conferences.
Evaluating better client outcomes, and/or health-care delivery.
Current certificate of competence and member in good standing from the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN or RN (EC).
Master’s Degree in Nursing required.
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse providing services in psychiatric care and mental health.
Knowledge of mental health best practices, community services, and crisis response.
Advanced clinical knowledge, program design and evaluation, project management and implementation of evidenced based practice.
A strong desire and capacity to promote professional practice and excellence in evidence-based, patient centered care.
Ensures best practice standards of care and strong interprofessional team functioning in collaboration with the care team, partnering physicians, Program Director.
Self-directed, works independently and able to effectively lead project teams to achieve outcomes.
Excellent report writing skills.
Proficient with computer programs including; Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, & Outlook.
Working knowledge of the College of Nurses of Ontario standards of practice.
Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
National certification in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing from the Canadian Nurses Association.
Working knowledge of Viso computer program.
*You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.


As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Mackenzie Health's Occupational Health and Safety department.


#Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. #

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