Clinical Nurse Specialist

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,363,673 - 100,446,326; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network in Toronto, ON, invites applications for the Clinical Nurse Specialist – Geriatric Emergency Medicine. This role focuses on advanced clinical decision-making in geriatrics within the ED, promoting best practices and leadership in nursing care.

It supports education, research, and professional advancement in a high-acuity ED setting. The position requires a master’s degree in nursing, gerontology certification, 5 years in acute care, and active CNO registration.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or recognized equivalent.
• Specialty certificate in gerontology preferred.
• Five years experience in an acute care setting.
• Current certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive gerontological assessments using appropriate screening tools and clinical cognitive and physical assessments.
• Coach, mentor and support staff in advanced clinical skills and patient-centered care.
• Perform quality improvement and administrative responsibilities.
• Conduct research activities; deliver, coordinate, and participate in education initiatives.
• Engage in activities that support development and advancement of the profession.
• Serve as a consultant within the hospital and professional community.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Geriatric ED care

Mentoring staff

Quality improvement

Research methodology

Education

Master’s degree in nursing or equivalent

Specialty certificate in gerontology

Job description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Toronto General Hospital / Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Geriatric Emergency Medicine (GEM) Emergency Department (ED)
Reports to: Clinical Director
Hours: 0.6 FTE (22.5 hours per week) * Requires flexibility to work varied shifts and respond to changing operational demands.
Wage Range: $49.86 - $62.32 per hour
Shifts: Days/Evenings – Regular schedule includes one weekday shift per week and one shift each Saturday and Sunday
Status: Permanent Part-Time
Closing Date: August 6, 2026

Position summary

The Clinical Nurse Specialist – Geriatric Emergency Medicine, with a specialty-based focus, functions in an expanded nursing role, demonstrating a high level of autonomy and clinical expertise in the care of geriatric patients with acute and chronic illnesses, while also promoting wellness. This role involves advanced clinical decision-making and leadership in nursing practice. The Clinical Nurse Specialist serves as a leader and change agent, supporting the implementation of best practices and the advancement of nursing standards in the Emergency Department (ED).

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive gerontological assessment using appropriate screening tools and clinical cognitive and physical assessment (review of significant lab/x-ray tests and current as well as past medical records), and identification of high-risk patient for facilitation of appropriate interdisciplinary follow-up
• Coach, mentor and support staff in the continued development of advanced clinical skills, critical decision making, and patient centered care
• Perform quality improvement and administrative responsibilities
• Conduct research activities; deliver, coordinate, and participate in education initiatives
• Engage in activities that support thedevelopment and advancement of the profession
• Serveas a consultant to individuals and groups within the professional community and other hospital/agencies
• Performother duties consistent with the job classification, as required

• Completion of a master’s degree in nursing or recognized equivalent
• Specialty certificate in gerontology preferred
• Five (5) years experience in an acute care setting
• Experience in nursing research methodology
• Eligible for cross-appointment to an academic institution
• Current certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• 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

Why join UHN?

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. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• 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.

At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.