Clinical Nurse Specialist - Neurosurgery

Company Description

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground-breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Job Description

Union :  Non-Union

Site :  Toronto Western Hospital

Department :  Krembil Brain Institute - Neurosurgery

Reports to :  Clinical Director

Hours :   hours / week

Wage range :  $ - $ per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)

Status :  Permanent Full-Time

Shifts :  Monday-Friday

Closing Date :  July 3, 2024

Position Summary

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Neurosurgery functions in an advanced practice nursing role demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to formulate clinical decisions and appropriately care for patients with neurosurgical needs. The CNS-neurosurgery role acts as a leadership and change agent role in the advancement of nursing practice and standards; supporting the implementation of interprofessional best practices in the care of patients with neurosurgical needs.

Duties

The key responsibilities of the Clinical Nurse Specialist – Neurosurgery include :

• Assess, Plan, Implement and Evaluate treatment goals for patients with neurosurgical needs to full scope
• Apply specialized knowledge and expertise on recent advances in nursing best practices to facilitate the effective management of clinical activities, coordination of patient care and continuity in patient care through integrated care strategies
• Provides patient and family with education and nursing care as it relates to the diagnosis and treatment plan. Assures that patient / family and healthcare providers are educated / informed as to ongoing care needs relative to discharge planning
• Foster organizational culture of learning, quality and safety through mentorship, role modelling and coaching of nursing staff and inter-professional teams to build capacity in management of patients with neurosurgical needs
• Contribute to the development and / or refinement of policies, procedures, medical directives related to neurosurgery care
• Participate in product research, procurement, evaluation processes and committees related to function, as needed
• Support Practice nursing in meeting the best available evidence and benchmarks

Other responsibilities include :

Qualifications

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

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.

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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.

All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN’s mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.

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.