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    Nurse Specialist - Toronto, ON, Canada - University Health Network

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    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.


    Site:
    Toronto Western Hospital


    Department:
    Krembil Brain Institute - Neurosurgery
    74 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
    Permanent Full-Time


    Shifts:
    Monday-Friday

    The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Neurosurgery functions in an advanced practice nursing role demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to formulate clinical decisions and appropriately care for patients with neurosurgical needs.

    The CNS-neurosurgery role acts as a leadership and change agent role in the advancement of nursing practice and standards; supporting the implementation of interprofessional best practices in the care of patients with neurosurgical needs.

    The key responsibilities of the Clinical Nurse Specialist - Neurosurgery include:
    Apply specialized knowledge and expertise on recent advances in nursing best practices to facilitate the effective management of clinical activities, coordination of patient care and continuity in patient care through integrated care strategies
    Provides patient and family with education and nursing care as it relates to the diagnosis and treatment plan. Assures that patient/family and healthcare providers are educated/informed as to ongoing care needs relative to discharge planning
    Foster organizational culture of learning, quality and safety through mentorship, role modelling and coaching of nursing staff and inter-professional teams to build capacity in management of patients with neurosurgical needs
    Contribute to the development and/or refinement of policies, procedures, medical directives related to neurosurgery care
    Support Practice nursing in meeting the best available evidence and benchmarks
    Supports quality health care through teaching, mentoring, quality monitoring and program development.

    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.

    Current certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
    ~ Master degree in Nursing or recognized equivalent required
    ~ Subspecialty certification in Neuroscience, High Acuity Nursing Care and or Critical Care Preferred
    ~3-5 years nursing experience in neurosurgical or neurosciences programs within an acute care setting
    ~ Three (3) years of relevant experience including experience in an advanced clinical practice role, preferably in an acute care and/or neurosciences setting preferred
    ~ 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
    ~ Eligible for cross-appointment to an academic institution
    ~ Excellent organization and time management skills
    ~ Experience with Quality Improvement, program planning an evaluation an asset
    ~ Experience with Electronic Health Information Systems and Microsoft office Suite including Excel, Visio and Adobe Pro

    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.

    Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP
    A flexible work environment
    Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

    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 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.

    Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.

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