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Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Position Vacancy:
Surgical Program

Position:
Temporary Full Time Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Until Approximately 12/16/2027

Posting Period:
September 29 - October 6

Hours of Work:
Days, Monday to Friday, 7.5 Hour Shifts

Location:
WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital, KW Campus)

Position Summary:
This position reports to the Director, Surgical Program.

Position responsibilities include:

Coordinating patient care pathways in the Same Day Arthroplasty patient population

Coordinating patient pathways within the bundled care funding streams

Leading quality improvement initiatives and the development and implementation of standards/clinical guidelines that support “best practice”/ evidence based care

Ensuring planning and evaluation processes to support safe, effective and quality programs and services

Planning, implementing, maintaining and monitoring appropriate databases for outcome management





Providing expert consultation as a member of the interprofessional team and participate in the planning and coordinating of care, particularly in complex situations

Providing mentorship and support by acting as a resource for staff.

Collaborating closely with Directors and Surgical Leadership team to facilitate ongoing Same Day Arthroplasty, Acute Pain Serive and Orthopedic initiatives both within the organization and across the LHIN community

Participating in identifying and coordinating orthopedic research opportunities and dissemination

Seeking opportunities to show case our “best practice” initiatives.

Position Requirements:

Masters preparation in Nursing (or current enrollment in Master’s program and intention to complete)

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Advanced leadership skills

Minimum of 5 years demonstrated advanced orthopedic and pain management nursing expertise

Advanced knowledge in clinical health research and evidence based curriculum development

Studies in adult learning and health education an asset

Demonstrated transformational leadership skills, team facilitation and effective communication

Advanced knowledge in developing, implementing and evaluating computer based patient care processes

Promote an setting that fosters clinical excellence

Demonstrated experience in the planning and development of the department goals, hospital strategic plan, mission, vision and values

Strong interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills required to interact with patients, health professionals, other service providers and families essential





Demonstrated organization and project management skills Good attendance record

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants

If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.

WRHN does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or make hiring decisions regarding applicants during our recruitment and selection process.

Salary:
CAD 48.79-60.93

Close Date: 10/06/2026

Post Date: 09/29/2026

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📌 Clinical Nurse Specialist (Ontario)
🏢 Grand River Hospital
📍 Ontario