Clinical Nurse Specialist

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada University Health Network Full time

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist - Neurosurgery Expert

Job Summary:

The University Health Network is seeking a highly skilled Clinical Nurse Specialist - Neurosurgery Expert to join our team. As a key member of our neurosurgery department, you will be responsible for providing expert clinical care to patients with neurosurgical needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment goals for patients with neurosurgical needs.
  • Apply specialized knowledge and expertise on recent advances in nursing best practices to facilitate the effective management of clinical activities, coordination of patient care, and continuity in patient care through integrated care strategies.
  • Provide patient and family education and nursing care as it relates to the diagnosis and treatment plan, ensuring that patient/family and healthcare providers are educated/informed as to ongoing care needs relative to discharge planning.
  • Foster an organizational culture of learning, quality, and safety through mentorship, role modeling, and coaching of nursing staff and inter-professional teams to build capacity in the management of patients with neurosurgical needs.
  • Contribute to the development and/or refinement of policies, procedures, and medical directives related to neurosurgery care.
  • Participate in product research, procurement, evaluation processes, and committees related to function, as needed.
  • Support practice nursing in meeting the best available evidence and benchmarks.

Requirements:

  • Current certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
  • Completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) program, Level II Rescuer certification.
  • Master degree in Nursing or recognized equivalent required.
  • Subspecialty certification in Neuroscience, High Acuity Nursing Care, and/or Critical Care preferred.
  • 3-5 years nursing experience in neurosurgical or neurosciences programs within an acute care setting.
  • Three (3) years of relevant experience, including experience in an advanced clinical practice role, preferably in an acute care and/or neurosciences setting preferred.
  • Sound understanding and demonstrated ability to enact the Core Competencies of the CNS framework as outlined by the Canadian Nurse Association, related to clinical care, system leadership, advancement of nursing practice competencies, and evaluation and research.
  • Eligible for cross-appointment to an academic institution.
  • Excellent coaching and mentoring skills.
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Excellent organization and time management skills.
  • Excellent problem recognition and complex problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with Quality Improvement, program planning, and evaluation an asset.
  • Commitment to collaborative practice, effectively functioning within an inter-professional team.
  • Ability to work effectively and autonomously within a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
  • Experience with Electronic Health Information Systems and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Visio, and Adobe Pro.

Why Join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs, and perks that make it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.



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