Clinical Nurse Specialist – GIM

Job title: Clinical Nurse Specialist – GIM

Job description: JOB POSTING #883036

Position: CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST
Site: TORONTO GENERAL HOSPITAL
Department: GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
Reports to: CLINICAL DIRECTOR
Hours: UP TO 22.5 HOURS PER WEEK

Salary/Rate: $44.50 – 55.63 PER HOUR
Status: TEMPORARY PART-TIME (approx 10 months)

University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Clinical Nurse Specialist in our General Internal Medicine Department.

Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning.

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 at UHN. 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. Tthe 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.

The scope of research and complexity of cases at Toronto General Hospital have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. It has one of the largest hospital-based research programs in Canada, with major research in transplantation, surgical innovation, cardiology, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and liver disease. .

As an integral member of the General Internal Medicine team the CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST provides leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of program based and central programs that impact practice. The responsibilities include: utilizing theoretical and clinical expertise in a specialty area to facilitate the provision of direct and indirect nursing care to patients and families with complex situations within the in-patient and community settings; contributing to the education and professional development of nursing/interdisciplinary staff, students and the professional community within area of specialization; participating in academic and research projects; performing administrative responsibilities; performing cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested.

The CNS, utilizing advanced knowledge of a patient population and their care needs, associated processes of care, and a systems and professional practice perspective, plays a key leadership role in programmatic, organizational and professional initiatives—both internal and external to the organization. These activities include: leadership in clinical practice; in facilitating the research process; policy and procedure development and evaluation; design, implementation and evaluation of innovative processes of care and other quality initiatives; professional, patient and multidisciplinary education; and activities that strengthen and further develop the nursing profession. Consistent with the mission, vision and values of UHN, and as a developing or acknowledged nurse leader in their field, the CNS effectively functions as a role model, resource and consultant to individuals and groups within the organization, the external professional community and other external agencies. To realize the full scope and potential of the role, the CNS has the support of and works in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, and all levels of organizational leadership—professional, administrative and executive.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of a masters degree in Nursing or recognized equivalent
• Five (5) years experience in an acute care center with clinical General Internal Medicine nursing
• Experience in nursing research methodology
• Completion of International Inter-professional Wound Care Course
• Eligible for cross-appointment to an academic institution
• Current certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Membership in the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) and other organizations relevant to the role
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent coaching and mentoring skills
• Effective interpersonal and customer services skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent decision making, problem recognition and problem solving skills
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Program planning and evaluation methodology skills
• Commitment to collaborative practice
• Ability to work effectively independently and under stressful conditions
• Ability to utilize information technology
• Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

POSTING DATE: August 26, 2021 CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
University Health Network has a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.

If you are interested in making a contribution at UHN, please apply on-line. You will be asked to copy and paste as well as attach your resume and covering letter. You will also be required to complete some initial screening questions.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

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