Clinical specialist Jobs in North York, ON

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.

Union : Non-Union

Site : Toronto Western Hospital

Department : General Internal Medicine

Reports to : Clinical Director

Work Model : On-Site

Grade : F0 : 04

Hours : 37.5 hours per week

Salary : $48.40 - $60.50 (to commensurate with experience consistent with UHN compensation policy)

Shifts : Days

Status : Temporary Full-Time (contract end date January 2026)

Closing Date : March 18, 2025

Position Summary

As an integral member of the General Internal Medicine team, the CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST provides leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of program-based and central programs that impact practice. The responsibilities include : utilizing theoretical and clinical expertise in a specialty area to facilitate the provision of direct and indirect nursing care to patients and families with complex situations within the in-patient and community settings; contributing to the education and professional development of nursing / interdisciplinary staff, students and the professional community within area of specialization; participating in academic and research projects; performing administrative responsibilities; performing cross-functional and / or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested.

Duties

The CNS, utilizing advanced knowledge of a patient population and their care needs, associated processes of care, and a systems and professional practice perspective, plays a key leadership role in programmatic, organizational and professional initiatives—both internal and external to the organization.

These activities include : leadership in clinical practice; facilitating the research process; policy and procedure development and evaluation; design, implementation and evaluation of innovative processes of care and other quality initiatives; professional, patient and multidisciplinary education; and activities that strengthen and further develop the nursing profession.

Consistent with the mission, vision and values of UHN, and as a developing or acknowledged nurse leader in their field, the CNS effectively functions as a role model, resource and consultant to individuals and groups within the organization, the external professional community and other external agencies. To realize the full scope and potential of the role, the CNS has the support of and works in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, and all levels of organizational leadership—professional, administrative and executive.

Qualifications

• Completion of a master's degree in Nursing or recognized equivalent
• Five (5) years experience in an acute care center with clinical General Internal Medicine nursing
• Experience in nursing research methodology
• Completion of International Inter-professional Wound Care Course preferred
• Eligible for cross-appointment to an academic institution
• Current certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• 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
• Commitment to collaborative practice
• Ability to work effectively independently and under stressful conditions
• Ability to utilize information technology
• Completion of Diabetes Educator Certificate (CDE) or at least 2 years of experience working in diabetes education required

Additional Information

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.

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.

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.

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