Clinical Nurse Specialist – Wound, Ostomy & Continence

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health Network is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Care at the Toronto Western Hospital site. The role emphasizes advanced clinical decision-making, autonomy, and leadership to advance nursing standards and best practices.

Approximately 60% focus on developing a comprehensive program for patients in Movement Disorders at Krembil Neurosciences, including outreach to community partners locally and nationally.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Completion of a masters degree in Nursing or recognized equivalent.
• NSWOCC certification required.
• Five (5) years experience in a tertiary care or complex continuing care setting.
• Change leadership experience.
• Experience in research & QI methodology an asset.
• Eligible for cross-appointment with the University of Toronto.
• Membership in the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) and other organizations relevant to the role.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Utilize and demonstrate comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and advanced level of clinical competence in caring for patients with complex wounds, including collecting and interpreting data about the health of the patient, managing complex responses of individuals and families to actual or potential problems.
• Build point of care staff capacity to manage complex wound, ostomy and continence issues.
• Play a leadership role and perform quality improvement activities.
• Participate in policy and procedure development; perform research activities.
• Deliver, coordinate and participate in education and professional development activities/programs.
• Perform activities to further develop and strengthen the profession.
• Act as a resource and serving as a consultant to individuals and groups within the professional community and other hospital/agencies.
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Coaching

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Decision making

Problem solving

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Program planning

IT literacy

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

NSWOCC certification

Job description

University Health Network is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Care at the Toronto Western Hospital site. The role emphasizes advanced clinical decision-making, autonomy, and leadership to advance nursing standards and best practices.

Approximately 60% focus on developing a comprehensive program for patients in Movement Disorders at Krembil Neurosciences, including outreach to community partners locally and nationally.