Job Summary & Requirements

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Wound Care works across the organization in a specialty-based focus and functions in an expanded nursing role, demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill, to formulate clinical decisions and appropriately manage wound care.

You will be part of the Professional Practice team, providing nursing leadership in knowledge-based practice, the development of standards, processes and quality initiatives enhancing the care for patients.

Provides leadership in advanced nursing practice through the collaborative management of an independent caseload of patients within the specialty patient population Initiates and/or coordinates the implementation of a comprehensive plan of care developed in collaboration with other interdisciplinary team members as necessary Evaluates and modifies the plan in response to changes in the patient’s status Develops, implements, and evaluates initiatives that improve patient care quality in Wound care, in accordance with the strategic goals of the organization and patient and family centered care Participates and provides leadership in policy, procedure and program development and evaluation Develops and maintains standards of nursing practice and management of patient care through the creation of an environment conducive to growth and development of staff and excellence in nursing practice Interprets and fosters the philosophy, goals, and best practice standards Initiates evidence-based practice and promotes a culture of safety, quality improvement, and accountability related to skin integrity and wound prevention Provides formal and informal education to nursing staff, students, and interprofessional teams on wound assessment, management, and prevention strategies Develops and delivers education sessions, competency‑based training, and resource materials related to wound care Provides advanced assessment, diagnosis, and management of complex wounds, including pressure injuries, diabetic foot ulcers, venous/arterial ulcers, surgical wounds, and ostomies (if applicable) Acts as a clinical consultant to nursing staff, interprofessional teams, physicians, and allied health professionals on complex wound care cases Delivers, coordinates, and participates in education and professional development activities/programs Acts as a resource and serves as a consultant to individuals and groups within the professional community

Education:

Bachelor of science in Nursing required Master of Science in Nursing required Provincial registered body membership required Current registered member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario required Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required Current certification in Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred Canadian Nurses Association certification preferred

Experience:

Minimum of five years current RN clinical practice experience with demonstrated clinical excellence in area of expertise One-year current experience (within the last 2 years) in enterostomal/wound care advanced practice role Experience in leadership role with the ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team Demonstrated knowledge of planning, developing, and implementing educational initiatives for health care providers and community members Demonstrates the ability to perform relevant best practices, knowledge integration and skills for the management of complex cases in a variety of care settings