Clinical Nurse Specialist

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.

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; in 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.

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.

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.