Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) NICU

CommonSpirit Health Providers; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist, where your expertise will shape the future of neonatal care. In this pivotal role, you will lead clinical practices, mentor nursing staff, and ensure high-quality care for our tiniest patients. Collaborate with a dedicated team in a state-of-the-art facility that prioritizes community well-being and professional growth. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in neonatal health while enjoying a supportive work environment that values your contributions. If you are passionate about advancing nursing practices and improving patient outcomes, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary Protection Plans

Adoption Assistance

Free Premium Membership to Care.com

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Programs

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing and current RN license required.
• 5 years of clinical experience as an RN in NICU (Level III) required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and guide clinical activities/projects of nurses.
• Role model competencies such as critical thinking and teamwork.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Nursing Judgment

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Mentoring

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Stress Control Techniques

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Current RN License

CNS Certification in NICU

Tools

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Overview

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 370-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael, California, serving the areas of north Sacramento County and south Placer County for more than 50 years. It is one of the area’s largest and most comprehensive medical centers. Dedicated to the community’s well-being, our staff and volunteers provide excellence in care for our patients each year. Mercy San Juan Medical Center has received recognition for being a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery, along with Certificates of Excellence in Perinatal Care, Hip- and Knee- Replacement.

Responsibilities

Our Level 3 NICU features sixteen (16) new private rooms and eight (8) 3-bed pods. Bed spaces include a sleep chair where a parent can stay 24/7. We use state-of-the-art Giraffe Omni beds, Babylog VN500 vents and HFOVs to care for infants with birth weights as low as 450 grams. The unit has the capability of providing whole body cooling for infants suffering from HIE, and we offer Nitric Oxide for care of PPHN in extremely sick newborns. We invite you to check out our beautiful unit and our team!

Position Summary:

The incumbent Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is the clinical leader for a program or area of clinical practice within Dignity Health, Mercy San Juan Medical Center. The advanced knowledge and skills required for this role include clinical expertise in the neonatal focus area, evidence-based practice, collaboration, consultation, education, mentoring, and change leadership. These are essential to advance the practice of nursing and the professional development of nurses. The CNS and the department manager are partners in leading clinical practice. The CNS coordinates and guides clinical activities/projects of nurses.

The CNS is expected to role model the following role-based competencies: critical thinking, nursing judgment, communication and teamwork. The incumbent is also accountable for providing high quality care in a cost effective manner, which is consistent with the Mission and Philosophy of the Sisters of Mercy.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
• Adoption Assistance
• Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Retirement Programs
• Wellness Programs

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Master's degree in Nursing required
• Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Current California Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) certification, with a specialty in Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU), required
• Five (5) years of clinical experience as an RN in NICU (Level III) required
• Demonstrated entry level skills of an advanced practice nurse in leadership, communication, collaboration, mentoring, and change leadership
• Demonstrated entry level ability as an advanced practice nurse to utilize evidence to develop, teach, guide, and implement practice standards, safety initiatives and policies
• Current nursing techniques, principles and practices neonatal intensive care nursing, regulatory/accreditation agency standards, CCS, current evidence based best practices
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Staff development and needs assessment techniques
• Interpersonal relationship skills
• Current trends and issues in nursing
• Stress control techniques
• Problem solving skills
• Organizational and prioritization skills
• CQI and QA methodologies
• Computer skills
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current RNC certification preferred
• Two (2) years of experience as a NICU CNS preferred