Clinical Nurse Specialist

2 weeks ago


Calgary, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time
Your Opportunity:

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) delivers advanced practice nursing leadership to the Calgary Zone Urban Emergency Departments. The CNS provides an expert clinical nursing opinion on clinical, policy, quality improvement and research topics and acts as a clinical and professional support to Emergency Department Clinical Nurse Educators. In addition, the CNS acts as a consultant and liaison for Emergency Departments other zones, and leads provincial Emergency Department initiatives. The CNS will use expert knowledge, critical thinking and synthesis skills to guide clinical decision making in complex situations. The CNS is a leader, innovator, researcher, and change agent and will demonstrate dedication and commitment to enhancing safety and excellence in patient care through utilization of current research and literature on best/emerging practices. The CNS will draw on multiple sources of knowledge and evidence to manage health problems, translate research into practice, advocate for education to address knowledge gaps and provide leadership to the health care team to improve patient outcomes within Emergency Department Care. The role provides critical connectivity and leadership with respect to Zone participation in the Emergency Strategic Clinical Network and also a number of Connect Care working groups and Committees at a Zone and Provincial level. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative and trusting relationships with staff, the management team, physicians and all members of the interdisciplinary team. The successful applicant will have excellent skills in the areas of organization, critical thinking, conflict resolution and advanced problem solving, and demonstrate effective interdisciplinary leadership and change management skills.

Description:

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), you will provide an advanced level of nursing practice that maximizes the application of in-depth nursing theory, knowledge and skills in meeting the complex health care needs of individuals, families and communities. You will function as a nursing practice leader, consultant, expert practitioner, educator and researcher within a clinical specialty area. You will balance various roles depending upon the needs of the patient population and the healthcare team, collaborating on the provision of holistic and comprehensive care. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.
  • Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Union: United Nurses of Alberta
  • Unit and Program: Ambulatory Care Services
  • Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
  • FTE: 1.00
  • Posting End Date: 15-APR-2024
  • Employee Class: Regular Full Time
  • Date Available: 03-JUN-2024
  • Hours per Shift: 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks: 2
  • Shifts per cycle: 10
  • Shift Pattern: Days
  • Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
  • Minimum Salary: $45.04
  • Maximum Salary: $60.44
  • Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in Nursing. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within the unit, program, or office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 MT on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions. Additional Required Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Nursing, or related health care field. Three (3) years current RN experience in adult critical care within the last five (5) years. Proficiency in learning advanced technologies - administrative, clinical, medical. Preferred Qualifications:

Progressive nursing leadership experience within last 3 years. Experience leading accreditation, quality improvement and change management initiatives. Experience with knowledge translation, education and/or nursing research. Experience with the development and/or implementation of evidenced based practice. AHS Alberta Improvement Way certification (equivalent). AHS Prosci Change Management Certification. Completion of leadership related courses within last 3 years. ENC(C) certification.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it's about putting patients' and families' experiences, priorities and trust first.

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