Clinical Nurse Specialist

Grand River Hospital; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 139,803,000 - 174,589,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand River Hospital's Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) is seeking a Temporary Full Time Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to lead care pathways in orthopedics and Same Day Arthroplasty. Based at WRHN Midtown, you will collaborate with the Surgical Program leadership to advance evidence-based practice and quality improvement.

The CNS will mentor staff, coordinate data for outcomes, and drive bundled care initiatives while supporting organizational goals and a patient-centered approach to

Qualifications

• Masters preparation in Nursing (or current enrollment) and intention to complete.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Advanced leadership and transformational leadership skills.
• Minimum of 5 years demonstrated advanced orthopedic and pain management nursing expertise.
• Advanced knowledge in clinical health research and evidence-based curriculum development.
• Experience with computer-based patient care processes.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills.
• Ability to align department goals with hospital strategic plan.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating patient care pathways in the Same Day Arthroplasty patient population.
• Coordinating patient pathways within bundled care funding streams.
• Leading quality improvement initiatives and development of standards/guidelines.
• Ensuring planning and evaluation processes to support safe, effective and quality programs.
• Planning, implementing, maintaining and monitoring databases for outcome management.
• Providing expert consultation as a member of the interprofessional team.
• Providing mentorship and support by acting as a resource for staff.
• Collaborating with Directors and Surgical Leadership tofacilitate initiatives.
• Participating in identifying orthopedic research opportunities.
• Seeking opportunities to showcase best practice initiatives.

Skills

Advanced leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Collaborative skills

Project management

Computer-based patient care

Education

Masters in Nursing

Nursing registration

Job description

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Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Position Vacancy:

Surgical Program

Position:

Temporary Full Time Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Until Approximately 12/16/2027

Posting Period:

September 29 - October 6

Hours of Work:

Days, Monday to Friday, 7.5 Hour Shifts

Location:

WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital, KW Campus)

Position Summary:

This position reports to the Director, Surgical Program.

Position responsibilities include:

• Coordinating patient care pathways in the Same Day Arthroplasty patient population
• Coordinating patient pathways within the bundled care funding streams
• Leading quality improvement initiatives and the development and implementation of standards/clinical guidelines that support “best practice”/ evidence based care
• Ensuring planning and evaluation processes to support safe, effective and quality programs and services
• Planning, implementing, maintaining and monitoring appropriate databases for outcome management
• Providing expert consultation as a member of the interprofessional team and participate in the planning and coordinating of care, particularly in complex situations
• Providing mentorship and support by acting as a resource for staff.
• Collaborating closely with Directors and Surgical Leadership team to facilitate ongoing Same Day Arthroplasty, Acute Pain Serive and Orthopedic initiatives both within the organization and across the LHIN community
• Participating in identifying and coordinating orthopedic research opportunities and dissemination
• Seeking opportunities to show case our “best practice” initiatives.

Position Requirements:

• Masters preparation in Nursing (or current enrollment in Master’s program and intention to complete)
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Advanced leadership skills
• Minimum of 5 years demonstrated advanced orthopedic and pain management nursing expertise
• Advanced knowledge in clinical health research and evidence based curriculum development
• Studies in adult learning and health education an asset
• Demonstrated transformational leadership skills, team facilitation and effective communication
• Advanced knowledge in developing, implementing and evaluating computer based patient care processes
• Promote an environment that fosters clinical excellence
• Demonstrated experience in the planning and development of the department goals, hospital strategic plan, mission, vision and values
• Strong interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills required to interact with patients, health professionals, other service providers and families essential
• Demonstrated organization and project management skills Good attendance record

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants

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WRHN does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or make hiring decisions regarding applicants during our recruitment and selection process.

Salary:

CAD 48.79-60.93

Close Date: 10/06/2026

Post Date: 09/29/2026