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

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.

www.uhn.ca

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Wound, Ostomy and Continence
Reports to: Director Professional Practice
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $49.86 - $62.32 per hour
Shifts: Days
Status: Temporary Full-Time (1 year)
Closing Date: October 7, 2026

Position Summary

As a key member of the Toronto Western Site and UHN Wound and Skin Clinical Leadership interdisciplinary team, the Clinical Nurse Specialist, Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Care, with a specialty-based focus, will function in an advanced nursing role, demonstrating a high level of autonomy and clinical expertise to formulate decisions, manage acute and chronic conditions, and promote wellness for patients and their families. 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.

Approximately 60% of the role will have aligned focus on developing a comprehensive program for patients within Krembil Neurosciences (Movement Disorders) requiring percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tubes including outreach to community partners both locally and nationally.

Duties

• Utilize and demonstratecomprehensive theoretical knowledge base and advanced level of clinical competence in caring for patients with complex wounds, includingcollecting and interpreting data about the health of the patient, managing complex responses of individuals and families to actual or potential problems;
• Buildpoint of care staff capacity to manage complex wound, ostomy and continence issues;
• Playa leadership role and performquality improvement activities;
• Participate in policy and procedure development; performresearch activities;
• Deliver, coordinate and participate in education and professional development activities/programs;
• Performactivities to further develop and strengthen the profession;
• Actas a resource and serving as a consultant to individuals and groups within the professional community and other hospital/agencies;
• Performother duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and able to practice nursing without restrictions
• 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
• 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.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date. UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.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. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.