Clinical Nurse Specialist

Location: KW Campus

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: 7.5 hour shifts Days Monday - Friday

Summary:

This position reports directly to the Associate VP Acute Care Services .Lateral relationships include the Program Director and Medical Directors. The Clinical Nurse Specialists is an RN leader with a clinical and administrative role specific to their area/department/program. The CNS's role provides advanced clinical care to patients as well as consultative support to nursing staff in maintaining a systems approach for operational issues including efficient use of hospital resources. The CNS works collaboratively with all health care disciplines and supports. As well, the CNS manages identified projects and aspects of the program as required by the Associate VP. In addition the CNS is a participant in the Administrative Hospital call rotation. Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Qualifications:

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Masters prepared achieved
• Five years experience in post surgical or critical care preferred
• Knowledge and expertise in orthopedic postoperative care
• Familiar with advanced multimodal pain practices
• Demonstrated experience in detailed clinical assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of the patient plan of care
• Demonstrated experience working within an interprofessional healthcare team
• Demonstrated experience in the planning and development of the department goals, hospital strategic plan, mission, vision and values
• Demonstrated ability in developing new and expanded programs to meet patient needs
• Ability to develop and plan strategies for best practice
• Ability to develop quality measurement and evaluative tools for monitoring patient outcomes
• Participates in a variety of committees to support nursing excellence
• Promote an environment that fosters clinical excellence
• Facilitate and promote partnerships and linkages both internal and external to the department
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills required to interact with patients, health professionals, other service providers and families essential
• Good attendance record

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Grand River Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.

Please include a resume with your application in order to ensure that your qualifications are appropriately considered in the hiring process.

Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).

Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.