Cns-ft Addictions Medicine

**Ref# 23NON130RI**

**1 ‑ Full Time ‑ CNS**

**Addictions Medicine and Mental Health**

A concise description of the essential purpose of the position, usually one to two sentences summarizing the primary

function and general purpose of the job ‑ including who provides full supervision and/or partial supervision (technical

direction/guidance).

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will report to the Director of Nursing Practice with a matrix report to the Director

Women and Children's Program & Adult & Forensic Mental Health Programs. The CNS is responsible and

accountable for their own nursing practice and primarily responsible for nursing education and professional standard

of practice within addictions medicine & mental health. TBRHSC is an academic health sciences centre that provides

care within a Patient and Family Centred model.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Education/Experience:

- Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario, or the ability to

become licensed with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Masters of Science in Nursing or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing and must register to an approved accredited

masters program within one year of hire.
- Minimum five years of recent mental health and/or addictions nursing experience.
- Advanced leadership skills.
- Membership in RNAO and related professional associations is preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

- Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to take initiative; work independently and as a member of the healthcare team.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
- Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
- Demonstrates effective conceptual, organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking/problem solving, and decision

making skills.
- Ability to plan, manage, and implement change effectively.
- Ability to foster interpersonal relationships including effective negotiation and conflict resolution.
- Demonstrates effective group facilitation skills.
- Ability to teach at individual and group level.
- Proven coaching skills, evaluating the development of staff and providing appropriate feedback.
- Knowledge of data collection, use of databases, data analysis, and evaluation methodology.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

- ACCOUNTABILITY ‑ accepts responsibility for own actions and demonstrates commitment to accomplish work in

an ethical, efficient, and cost‑effective manner; follows through on commitments; takes responsibility for

self‑development; actively and continuously learns.
- COLLABORATION ‑ inspires, motivates and guides others toward goal accomplishment; emphasizes cooperation

and a team approach to work; builds trust and open communication among team members and stakeholders;

participates in group discussions; gives and accepts team feedback.
- COMMUNICATION ‑ expresses ideas and facts in a clear and organized manner in a style, tone and level

appropriate to the audience and the occasion; listens to others and shows understanding; facilitates an open

exchange of ideas; prepares written documents in a logical, concise and clear manner.
- CRITICAL THINKING ‑ identifies and analyzes problems weighing the relevance and accuracy of available

information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions and makes effective and timely decisions.
- FLEXIBILITY ‑ remains open to new ideas and approaches; adjusts behavior and work methods in response to

multiple demands, new information, and unexpected obstacles; works on conflicting priorities without losing focus.
- SERVICE ORIENTATION ‑ applies effective interpersonal and problem‑solving skills when responding to

customers; demonstrates a commitment to quality service through statements and actions; treats all individuals with

respect; meets customer requirements and expectations.
- ATTENTION TO DETAIL ‑ pays close attention to detail; strives to achieve accuracy and consistency in all tasks.

work.
- TIME MANAGEMENT ‑ uses time appropriately to complete all tasks; meets deadlines for patients, leader,

department and community partners.
- RELATIONSHIP BUILDING ‑ engages colleagues, stakeholders, community and regional partners, etc. to build

strong relationships/partnerships

Salary Range: $46.637 to 54.867

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets

Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of

full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &

Safety.

The Health Sciences Centre (HSC) is committed to delivering healthcare in a manner that is consistent with Patient

and Family Centred Care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and

commitment to this care philosophy.

imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to de