Sinai Health is looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to support our PAU/PACU Department. The role is primarily located at our Mount Sinai Hospital Campus. Reporting to the Senior Director Surgery and Oncology, the Clinical Nurse Specialist, PAU/PACU, functions as part of the inter-professional perioperative team providing leadership and demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to formulate clinical decisions and appropriately manage acute/chronic illness and promote wellness. The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role involves: 1) developing and advancing nursing knowledge and the profession as a whole; 2) analyzing and synthesizing knowledge; 3) understanding, interpreting and applying theory and evidence informed research.

In this role you will

Foster and support the philosophy, goals, standards and values of SHS and the Department of Nursing Utilize and demonstrate a comprehensive, theoretical knowledge base and advanced level of clinical competence in the care of surgical patients and their families Advocate for patient-centred care and coordinate health care to facilitate transitions among points of care in complex and unpredictable situations Function as a change agent in optimizing the RN role and creating safe and healthy workplace environments Provide consultation and facilitate knowledge translation in complex and unpredictable clinical situations that require advanced specialized knowledge and skill Maintain an environment conducive to learning and lead initiatives to promote professional growth, continuous learning and the collaborative practice of nurses to ensure patient safety and quality care Provide leadership for perioperative services quality improvement and program development that promotes, safe, effective and reliable care with a positive impact on patient, staff and system outcomes Use evidence informed research and outcome data to formulate, evaluate and revise: 1) standards of nursing practice; 2) practice guidelines; 3) education strategies, and 4) policies and procedures Develop linkages within SHS and the community, including multi-cultural services to enhance continuity of care for patients Promote role of the CNS through involvement in committees, academic pursuits, professional development and participation in professional associations Participate in research activities Disseminate specialized knowledge and expertise and provide consultation to individuals and groups within the professional community Apply knowledge of existing resources, identify needs and advocate for cost effective initiatives at the clinical and organizational level Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required Job Requirements: Mandatory Current certificate of registration, in good standing, from the College of Nurses of Ontario Master’s Degree in Nursing required (Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with a Master’s Degree in a related discipline may be considered) 5 years clinical experience in the specialty area Specialty certification-Perianaesthesia or Critical Care Nursing-CPN(C) Membership in professional nursing and specialty organizations Eligible for cross-appointment to an academic institution

Skills and Knowledge

Demonstrated leadership and effective interpersonal skills Demonstrated active participation in knowledge transfer Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Excellent organization and time management skills Excellent decision making, problem recognition, problem solving skills, negotiation and conflict resolution skills Program planning and evaluation methodology skills Ability to work effectively independently and under stressful conditions Ability to utilize information technology Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your nursing career within PAU/PACU apply now and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team. This is a Temporary contract for up to Eighteen (18) months.

Job Type: Temporary Full Time

Hours (subject to change): 37.5 hours per week; due to the nature of this position applicants must be flexible to work additional/ varied hours as required.

Vacancy Type: New/Replacement Vacancy

Vacancies: 1 Employee Group: Non-Union