Clinical Nurse Specialist

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre; Barrie; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie, Ontario, is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to lead the Acute Pain Service and contribute to advanced nursing practice within a surgical/anesthesia care setting.

The role focuses on developing standards, coordinating complex care plans with the team and family, and advancing quality initiatives aligned with the organization’s goals and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required.
• Master of Science in Nursing is required.
• Provincial registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• Current RN in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• Current BCLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Acute specialty certification preferred.
• Minimum five years RN experience with leadership in interdisciplinary settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in advanced nursing practice within the Acute Pain Service.
• Coordinate and implement comprehensive care plans with the surgical team and family.
• Evaluate and adjust care plans as patient status changes.
• Lead quality initiatives and policy development for Acute Pain Service.
• Educate staff and participate in professional development.
• Engage in research activities and scholarly writing.
• Supervise students and act as a resource to colleagues.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Clinical expertise

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education programs

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing

Provincial registration

College of Nurses of Ontario member

BCLS certification

ACLS certification (preferred)

Acute specialty certification (preferred)

Job description

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Job Title

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Program & Department

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre -> Surgical Program -> Anesthesia Care Team

Regular / Temporary

Temporary

Full / Part Time

Full-Time

Temporary End Date (Anticipated)

30 April 2027

Union

ONA

Requisition Close Date

09 November 2026

FTE

1.00

Salary Plan / Job Grade

$56.66 - $72.11 ( ON_08 )

Job Posting Reason

Temporary Backfill

Job Summary & Requirements

Acute Pain Service has a specialty-based focus and functions in an expanded nursing role, demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill, to formulate clinical decisions and appropriately manage acute pain service patients. You will be part of the leadership team for Acute Pain Service, providing nursing leadership in knowledge-based practice, the development of standards, processes and quality initiatives enhancing the care for acute pain service patients.

• Provides leadership in advanced nursing practice through the collaborative management of an independent caseload of patients, families or groups within the acute pains service patient population
• Initiates and/or coordinates the implementation of a comprehensive plan of care developed in collaboration with the surgical team, the patient and family, and other multidisciplinary team members as necessary
• Evaluates and modifies the plan in response to changes in the patient’s status
• Develops, implements, and evaluates initiatives that improve patient care quality in Acute Pain Service, in accordance with the strategic goals of the organization and patient and family centered care. This includes a leadership role in quality assurance in Acute Pain Service, leading selected quality activities and administrative duties including committee involvement
• Collaborates in the establishment of goals and objectives for the Acute Pain Service Team consistent with the provision of high-quality care
• Participates and provides leadership in policy, procedure and program development and evaluation
• Develops and maintains standards of nursing practice and management of patient care through the creation of an environment conducive to growth and development of staff and excellence in nursing practice
• Interprets and fosters the philosophy, goals, and best practice standards
• Performs research activities and initiates evidence-based practice
• Delivers, coordinates, and participates in education and professional development activities/programs
• Performs activities to further develop and strengthen the profession including the supervision of students
• Acts as a resource and serves as a consultant to individuals and groups within the professional community
• To engage with research teams as co-investigators in the development of abstracts, presentations and/or publications writing.

Education:

• Bachelor of science in Nursing required
• Master of Science in Nursing required
• Provincial registered body membership required
• Current registered member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required
• Current certification in Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred
• Specialty certificate in an acute specialty (Critical care, emergency, Post operative care preferred)

Experience:

• Minimum of five years current RN clinical practice experience with demonstrated clinical excellence in area of expertise.
• Experience in leadership role with the ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team;
• Demonstrated knowledge of planning, developing, and implementing educational initiatives for health care providers and community members.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform relevant best practices, knowledge integration and skills for the management of complex cases in a variety of care settings.

Equity & Inclusion
RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace.

We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.

Accommodations
RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different.

We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment at [e-mail].

RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

Equity & Inclusion
RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace.

We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.

To learn about how RVH is taking steps to create and sustain an equitable, inclusive, accessible and culturally-safe environment, please visit: https://www.rvh.on.ca/about-rvh/equity-inclusion/

Accommodations
RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different.

We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment at [e-mail].

RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.