Description de l'emploi
Reporting to the Director of Professional Practice, the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) works closely with the wound care team, Program Directors, Physicians, Managers, and the interdisciplinary team.
Responsibilities:
Strengthen professional practice and quality of care within the organization.
Facilitating and providing leadership in the development of a comprehensive wound care program, including orientation, training and evaluation plan for all staff within patient care areas related to pressure injury prevention, wounds and ostomy care.
Support and participate in quality and safety initiatives: coach and mentor staff at the bedside while promoting clinical champions for pressure injury prevention.
Rounding on all inpatient units and may include the emergency department and some outpatient areas, providing wound care consults expertise and care.
Participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient care processes, patient & family-centred care and procedures at SHN.
Exigences/Qualifications
Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
BScN and Master′s Degree
Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) or International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWC)
Minimum 2 years′ current clinical experience in advance and specialized knowledge of clinical skills in wound pressure injury prevention, wound and ostomy care with the ability to demonstrate knowledge of skills
Current BCLS provider and competency
Knowledgeable with Quality Based Procedures, care pathways and best practices guidelines
Familiar with CNO standards and guidelines
Experience with project management or program planning, as well as the Lean philosophy and continuous quality improvement, preferred
Experience with developing policies and procedures and learning packages for both staff and patients
Evidence of strong mentoring, teaching, organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to work well in stressful situations
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with all team members
Excellent computer skills, including word, PowerPoint and excel and competency in information and communication technology
Demonstrated pattern of good attendance and performance
Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to SHN′s comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety, and environmental safety and participates in regular in-service education in this area
Must demonstrate a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public
Asset:
Experience with electronic documentation
Experience with on-line learning modules (creating, developing)
RNAO membership
Canadian Nurses Association Certificate
Description de l'entreprise/organisation
Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. SHN is the recipient of the Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, for our work led by the Organizational Development and Diversity Department on our Leading edge Communities of Inclusion, Inclusion Calendar and our innovative Health Equity Certificate programs. We are also proud to be named Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023! Learn more at shn.ca