Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Alliance for Healthier Communities; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking Clinical Nurse Specialists to provide culturally safe and holistic care to Indigenous patients. The role involves collaboration with various service providers, focusing on palliative care and support for families. Ideal candidates will have specialized nursing expertise and strong communication skills, along with a commitment to enhancing quality of life for patients at end of life.

Benefits

Employee Critical Illness Insurance

Employee Life AD&D Insurance

Business Travel Life and Disability Insurance

Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOP) with Immediate Eligibility

3 Week vacation to start

Personal Days – 12 Annually

Statutory and Organizational Holidays – 13 Annually

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years’ clinical nursing experience.
• Experience working in Palliative care.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient and family-centered care.
• Advocate for patients and families in palliative care pathways.
• Support education on palliative care aspects.

Skills

Palliative Care

Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

Certification in Palliative Care

Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Job description

• Role: Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Two (2) FT Permanent Roles
• Location: Hamilton & St. Catharines, Ont.

The job of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) focuses on providing culturally safe and wholistic care to Indigenous patients and their families; optimizing quality of life for those affected by life-limiting progressive health conditions and those at end of life. The ideal candidate will have specialized nursing expertise in palliative care, combined with a deep respect for and understanding of Indigenous knowledge and practices.As part of the larger interprofessional team, the CNS will optimize linkages and pathways for clinical and supportive care. Collaboration with primary care and other service providers will be essential in implementing shared-care plans, through the provision of assessment, referral and access to palliative care and grief support services.The CNS will support capacity building at the person, family and provider level through education, leadership and mentorship.

Technical Functions:

• The CNS will work in collaboration with internal and external service providers to adequately support patients and their families
• Provide patient and family-centered care;
• Perform formal, standardized clinical assessments and interventions within the scope of practice and professional standards from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Connect, collaborate, coordinate care and service for clients and families, providing information, support and guidance in decision-making
• Facilitate transitions in care across multiple care settings to mitigate unnecessary emergency room visits or hospital admissions
• Ability to offer advice and guidance to team members, promoting best practices in palliative care
• Advocate for patients and families, and support palliative care pathways
• Support patients and families to remain in their preferred care setting and access their preferred intervention choices including Traditional medicines and ceremonies
• Support education to patients, families and healthcare professionals on various aspects of palliative care, including symptom management, emotional support and end-of-life care
• Meet documentation standards established by the College of Nurses of Ontario and function within organizational policies and procedures

Communication Functions:

• Provides excellent clinical communication and leadership skills
• Effectively liaises with the team, community members and community partners
• Provides coaching and guidance where appropriate

Administrative Functions:

• Documents, tracks and prioritizes care requests to ensure all clients and families receive timely response, including follow-up call to ensure care needs are met
• Completes regular and timely statistical records required by the organization and the funders
• Prepares information required as requested

Other Functions:

• Perform other job-related duties as may reasonably be required by the Manager/Team Lead
• It is the responsibility of the employee to be aware of and adhere to all policies and procedures, including those that relate to client safety, staff safety and risk management
• Employee Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Life AD&D Insurance
• Business Travel Life and Disability Insurance
• Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOP) with Immediate Eligibility
• 3 Week vacation to start
• Personal Days – 12 Annually
• Statutory and Organizational Holidays – 13 Annually
• Minimum 3-5 years’ clinical nursing experience
• Experience working in Palliative care
• Knowledge of a Palliative Approach to Care
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Certification or education in palliative care an asset
• Experience working under medical directives
• Strong communication skills with demonstrated experience working in an interprofessional team
• Able to respond to crisis situations with demonstrated critical thinking
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

Nya:weh / Miigwetch to all applicants. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted

Please note that ONLY complete applications with cover letter will be considered.

Preference is given to candidates of Indigenous Decent.