- Supports quality health outcomes and care experiences through teaching, mentoring, quality monitoring and program development and evaluation.
- Initiates and participates in quality improvement and research that will expand nursing knowledge, and disseminate advances in nursing care.
- Delivering, coordinating and participating in education in conjunction with the Advanced Practice Nurse Educators and other nursing leaders including professional development activities.
- Participates in outcome evaluation of nurse-sensitive indicators
- Current certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support ( program, Level II Rescuer certification
- Master degree in Nursing or recognized equivalent required
- Three (3) or more years experience in surgical oncology nursing, preferably with focus on breast oncology
- 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
- Ability to work with psychosocial needs of individuals, couples, families and groups in a dynamic manner
- 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
- Excellent teaching skills with the ability to teach one-on-one and/or groups
- Excellent time management skills and ability to work in a self-directed manner
- Experience with Quality Improvement, program planning an 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
- Competitive offer packages
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )
- Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
- A flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
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CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network
Description
Company Description
The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.
Job Description
Union: Non-Union
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Surgical Services – Breast Oncology Program
Reports to: Clinical Director
Hours: hours per week
Wage range: Commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy
Status: Temporary Full-Time (10-month contract ending April 2025)
Shifts: Monday-Friday
Closing Date: June 6, 2024
Position Summary
As a member of the Surgical Oncology Program, the responsibilities of the Clinical Nurse Specialist will be working with breast cancer patients undergoing surgical procedures and will include: utilizing and applying best practice specialized knowledge and expertise on recent advances in nursing practice to facilitate the effective management of clinical activities, the coordination of patient care across the continuum and continuity in interprofessional patient care management; performing patient care responsibilities; performing teaching/educational responsibilities; participating actively in Quality Improvement initiatives; participating in academic and research activities/projects; performing administrative responsibilities; performing cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested.
The key responsibilities of the Clinical Nurse Specialist
Qualifications
Additional Information
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. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.
Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.
All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN's mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.
UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
