Clinical Nurse Specialist, Emergency Department

Clinical Nurse Specialist, Emergency Department - (14421) Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn. Job Type Temporary Full Time 1 Vacancy Type New/Replacement Vacancy Organizational Department Sinai Health -> Mount Sinai Hospital -> Urgent & Critical Care -> Emergency Employee Group Non Union Location Mount Sinai Hospital Campus - Toronto, ON M5G 1X5 CA (Primary) Travel Requirement Hours (subject to change) 37.5 hours per week; (weekdays); due to the nature of the position applicants must be prepared to work additional/varied hours as required. Salary Scale CAD $53.53 - $73.61 per hour (2025 NU89) Job Description This is a Temporary Position for up to 15 months Sinai Health is looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to support our Emergency Department at our Mount Sinai Hospital Campus. The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an expert emergency nurse who will provide leadership in this department. You will be part of a team, providing leadership in knowledge based practice, the development of standards and quality initiatives. You will be responsible for overall education and staff development initiatives directed at enhancing the care and experience for patients in the ED. About this team: The Emergency Department (ED) at Mount Sinai Hospital, located in the Schwartz/Reisman Emergency Centre, treats urgent and life-threatening injuries and illnesses. The experienced team of emergency care providers see more than 61,000 patients annually. The ED has 60 exam rooms which are utilized for mixed acuity patient care. Communities served include Gynecology/Obstetrics, General Internal Medicine, Orthopedics, Oncology, Gastroenterology, Dental emergencies, people who are living under-housed, experiencing mental & substance use health challenges. The multidisciplinary team in this acute, academic centre includes MDs, ACPs, NPs, RNs, RPNs, Physician Navigators, learners, Peer Support Workers, SWs, OTs, PTs, volunteers, Security Ambassadors and the Psychiatry Emergency Services team. In this role you will: Develop and maintain standards of nursing practice and the management of patient care through the creation of an environment conducive to growth and development of staff Collaborate in the establishment of goals and objectives for the department consistent with the provision of high quality care Participate in and lead programmatic development of the clinical area with a focus on improving the patient and staff experience Assume a leadership role, leading quality activities and administrative duties including committee involvement Participate in policy and procedure development Provide quality new hire orientation and competency development of existing staff in advanced roles such as team lead, triage and resuscitation Support the use of evidence at the point of care for the purposes of improving nursing practice and patient outcomes Play a leadership role, in the collaborative design, implementation, and evaluation of information technologies required in the Emergency Department Collaborate to deliver, coordinate and participate in inter-professional education and professional development activities/programs Perform other duties consistent with the job classificationas required Job Requirements: Mandatory Master Degree in Nursing (completed or in progress) Bachelors Degree in Nursing with a Masters Degree in a related discipline may be considered Currently registered and in good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) 5 years of recent and related nursing experience Preferred Relevant Emergency Nursing certifications an asset Membership in RNAO or other organizations relevant to role Skills and Knowledge Comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and advanced level of clinical competence in the care of acute, complex medical and psychiatric patients Ability to utilize information technology Effective verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and customer services skills Excellent organization and time management skills Demonstrated prioritization, escalation, safety and risk mitigation skills Program planning and evaluation methodology skills Commitment to collaborative practice Ability to work effectively independently and under high pressure conditions Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your nursing career within emergency care, apply now and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team. Open Date 1/12/2026 Posting Deadline 1/26/2026 All applications must be submitted by no later than 4:00pm of the posting deadline date. Sinai Health does not utilize artificial intelligence (AI) as part of its recruitment and selection practices. All candidates are reviewed by members of our recruitment team. Any automated or AI-enabled features applied to this posting by third-party job boards are managed independently and are not controlled by Sinai Health. Employment at Sinai Health is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures and training. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination, supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department, who will review and assess. Sinai Health is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care. We deliver excellent care in hospital, community and home, focusing on the comprehensive needs of people. Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs, pushes boundaries for health solutions and educates future clinical and scientific leaders. Clinical areas of specialization include rehabilitation and complex continuing care, surgery and oncology, urgent and critical care, and women’s and infants’ health. The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute ranks among the top ten biomedical research institutes in the world. Sinai Health is a full affiliate of the University of Toronto. As an equal opportunity employer who understands that diversity enriches our community and culture, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, disabled people/people with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require accommodation(s) due to disability at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact ext. 7050, or email . #J-18808-Ljbffr