Sinai Health is looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to support our PAU/PACU Department. The role is primarily located at our Mount Sinai Hospital Campus. Reporting to the Senior Director Surgery and Oncology, the Clinical Nurse Specialist, PAU/PACU, functions as part of the inter-professional perioperative team providing leadership and demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to formulate clinical decisions and appropriately manage acute/chronic illness and promote wellness. The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role involves: 1) developing and advancing nursing knowledge and the profession as a whole; 2) analyzing and synthesizing knowledge; 3) understanding, interpreting and applying theory and evidence informed research.In this role you will:Foster and support the philosophy, goals, standards and values of SHS and the Department of NursingUtilize and demonstrate a comprehensive, theoretical knowledge base and advanced level of clinical competence in the care of surgical patients and their familiesAdvocate for patient‐centred care and coordinate health care to facilitate transitions among points of care in complex and unpredictable situationsFunction as a change agent in optimizing the RN role and creating safe and healthy workplace environmentsProvide consultation and facilitate knowledge translation in complex and unpredictable clinical situations that require advanced specialized knowledge and skillMaintain an environment conducive to learning and lead initiatives to promote qualified growth, continuous learning and the collaborative practice of nurses to ensure patient safety and quality careProvide leadership for perioperative services quality improvement and program development that promotes, safe, effective and reliable care with a positive impact on patient, staff and system outcomesUse evidence informed research and outcome data to formulate, evaluate and revise: 1) standards of nursing practice; 2) practice guidelines; 3) education strategies, and 4)



policies and proceduresDevelop linkages within SHS and the community, including multi‐cultural services to enhance continuity of care for patientsPromote role of the CNS through involvement in committees, academic pursuits, professional development and participation in professional associationsParticipate in research activitiesDisseminate specialized knowledge and expertise and provide consultation to individuals and groups within the professional communityApply knowledge of existing resources, identify needs and advocate for cost effective initiatives at the clinical and organizational levelPerform other duties consistent with the job classification as requiredJob Requirements:MandatoryCurrent certificate of registration, in good standing, from the College of Nurses of OntarioMaster's Degree in Nursing required (Bachelor's Degree in Nursing with a Master's Degree in a related discipline may be considered)5 years clinical experience in the specialty areaSpecialty certification-Perianaesthesia or Critical Care Nursing-CPN(C)Membership in professional nursing and specialty organizationsEligible for cross‐appointment to an academic institutionSkills and KnowledgeDemonstrated leadership and effective interpersonal skillsDemonstrated active participation in knowledge transferEffective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skillsExcellent organization and time management skillsExcellent decision making, problem recognition, problem solving skills, negotiation and conflict resolution skillsProgram planning and evaluation methodology skillsAbility to work effectively independently and under stressful conditionsAbility to utilize information technologyDemonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance historyThis is a Temporary contract for up to Eighteen (18) months.Job Type: Temporary Full TimeHours (subject to change): 37.5 hours per week; due to the nature of this position applicants must be flexible to work additional/ varied hours as required.Vacancy Type: New/Replacement VacancyVacancies: 1Employee Group: Non-Union #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Clinical Nurse Specialist, Pau/Pacu (Toronto)
🏢 Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto), Sinai Health
📍 Toronto