Clinical Nurse Specialist - Winnipeg, Canada - WRHA Community Health Services

    WRHA Community Health Services
    WRHA Community Health Services Winnipeg, Canada

    2 weeks ago

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    Permanent
    Description

    Position Overview

    Under the general direction of XXXX, as part of the multidisciplinary team, the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) provides:

  • Leadership in promoting excellence in the delivery of relevant nursing/psychiatric nursing services through the application of advanced knowledge of nursing/psychiatric nursing care, research methodologies, evidence-based practice and program evaluation.
  • The CNS addresses key clinical issues and program priorities by participating in or directing clinical practice, consultation, education, research, support of systems, publication and professional leadership.
  • The priorities of the CNS are directed by program priorities.
  • The CNS provides leadership and direction related to nursing/psychiatric nursing practice, standards, program development and evaluation, quality and research.

    • Experience

  • Minimum five years of recent clinical experience in a variety of nursing roles relevant to the position.

    • Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

  • Masters of Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing with graduate course work in research methods required.

    • Certification/Licensure/Registration

  • Individual is responsible for maintaining and providing proof of active registration on the register of practicing nurses as per Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)/Registered Psychiatric Nurses Act.
  • Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.

    • Qualifications and Skills

  • Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Aboriginal language and/or knowledge in Aboriginal customs, traditions and values.
  • Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
  • Competency in managing technology in healthcare systems.
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative.
  • Ability to perform independently and as a member of the healthcare team.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
  • Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
  • Demonstrated 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.
  • Demonstrated effective group facilitation skills.
  • Ability to teach at individual and group level.
  • Knowledge of the research process and ability to apply research to clinical practice.
  • Project management skills.
  • College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba/Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses/Registered Psychiatric Nurses.
  • Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses, if not a Registered Psychiatric Nurse.
  • Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)/Registered Psychiatric Nurses Act.
  • Regional/Facility/unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
  • Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts.
  • Principles of collaborative practice.
  • Advanced nursing care knowledge related to clinical area.
  • Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.
  • Principles of delegation.