Description de l'emploi
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) applies advanced specialized nursing knowledge in the realm of skin, wound, ostomy, & continence care. The CNS promotes excellence in nursing practice by: educating and mentoring others; generating new nursing knowledge through innovation and research; promoting knowledge translation and mobilization through continuous quality improvement; and data analysis and management in complex healthcare issues such as pressure injury prevention. As a valued nursing leader, the SWO CNS is responsible for systems-level initiatives, the development of standards and quality initiatives, and metric reporting related to wound care needs, championing evidence-informed practices for the organization.
This role functions within all aspects of the five domains of CNS practice including: practice, education, research, consultation, and leadership. The CNS contributes to overall quality of care and system change through education and research, offering expert consultation and nursing leadership.
Schedule Work Hours
Monday to Friday, days. Please note that this position must be flexible for multi-site clinical support as required.
Exigences/Qualifications
Completion of Masters level Nursing degree or related field from a CNO accredited academic institution required
Current certificate with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing
Certificate as a Nurse Specialized in Skin, Wound and Ostomy care (NSWOC) and/or certification through Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) in Wound, Ostomy & Continence - WOCC(C)
3-5 years of recent clinical experience in wound care
3-5 years of recent formal or informal leadership roles preferred
Experience in developing, monitoring, and evaluating change with program planning and evaluation methodology
Demonstrated ability to provide education to patients and health professionals regarding skin, wound, burns and stoma care, as well as mentor clinical staff.
Knowledge of full scope of treatment modalities for skin, wound, burns and stoma management and preventative skin care techniques.
Knowledge and experience in implementation of the principles of adult teaching and learning.
Demonstrated ability to effectively apply current research knowledge to clinical practice.
Demonstrated ability to lead and evaluate quality improvement initiatives.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to assist unit staff to problem-solve patient skin care issues including pressure reduction surfaces, utilizing fiscal resources responsibly.
Expertise in Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and proficiency in navigating electronic platforms and data analysis.
Description de l'entreprise/organisation
As one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitals, we’re providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province, we offer endless opportunities. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. We are a world-renowned hospital for healthcare research—consistently ranking in the top 5 in Canada—and we focus on improving the quality of care for our patients through innovation and evidence-based practices. Our hospitals have over 1,400 beds and we offer world-leading expertise in many areas, including cardiac and stroke care, cancer care, palliative care and pediatrics. Open the door to a career that evolves with you. Start exploring opportunities now and join our team of over 15,000 dedicated staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers.
The Chief Nursing and Support Admin Portfolio has a specialized focus on enterprise-wide clinical services including: Skin Wound & Ostomy (SWO), Vascular Access Therapy (VAT), and Authorizing Mechanisms & Policy/Document Management (AMPDM). This portfolio contributes to system-wide transformative change, providing expert internal and external support to acute and community providers, and supports the Care Transformation strategy across HHS.