Clinical Nurse Specialist, Surgery

Sinai Health is looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to support our Surgical department at our Mount Sinai Hospital Campus. The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) for Surgical Orthopedics, ENT, and Gynecology is an advanced practice nurse who functions in an expanded role within a collaborative practice model. Emphasis will be on working with surgical patients and their families during their experience at Mount Sinai Hospital and within a multidisciplinary team framework to set patient related goals and a comprehensive plan of care. In this role you will: Demonstrating a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and advanced level of clinical competence in the care of complex patients Role models and participates in the provision of care to complex families Ongoing development and maintenance of standards of nursing practice through creation of an environment conducive to growth and development of staff Interprets and fosters the philosophy, goals and standards of the Department of Nursing Collaborating on the establishment of goals and objectives for the population consistent with the provision of high quality patient and family centered care Participates in the programmatic development of the clinical area Playing a leadership role, leading quality activities and administrative duties including committee involvement Participating in policy and procedure development Playing a leadership role in the collaborative design, implementation and evaluation of information technologies in surgical oncology Performing research activities and promoting evidence based clinical practice Delivering, coordinating and participating in education and professional development activities/programs; performing activities to further develop and strengthen the profession including the supervision of students Developing evaluation strategies related to the Surgical CNS role Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required Job Requirements: Mandatory Current certificate of registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario 5 years of experience in Surgical Nursing with skills in orthopedics, complex head and neck procedures and gynecology Member of RNAO and other professional associations / organizations relevant to the role BCLS certification Preferred Eligible for cross-appointment to an academic institution Successful completion of a Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited educational institution or in progress Skills and Knowledge Comprehensive assessment which includes collection of both historical and psychosocial data, pathophysiology of disease process, recognition of risk factors and physical examination. Includes ability to assess health status, diagnosis, development of a treatment plan, implementation of plan, and follow-up and evaluation of the patient status Comprehensive knowledge and a high level of clinical competence in caring for this complex patient population. Use and interpretation of screening techniques and diagnostic techniques, tests and tools Demonstrated leadership skills and experience in interdisciplinary practice environments and a team approach to health care delivery Demonstrated ability to critique and utilize research and ability to practice from an evidenced based perspective Effective verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and customer services skills Excellent organization and time management skills Excellent decision making, problem recognition, problem solving skills, negotiation and conflict resolution skills Demonstrated commitment to collaborative practice Ability to work effectively independently and under stressful conditions Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your nursing career within surgery, apply now and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team. This is a Temporary contract for up to Sixteen (16) months. Job Type: Temporary Full-Time Hours (subject to change): 37.5 hours per week; must be flexible to work additional hours as required due to the nature of the role Vacancy Type: Replacement Vacancy Vacancies: 1 Employee Group: Non-Union

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will provide advanced clinical care for surgical patients while leading quality improvement initiatives and multidisciplinary team goals. They are responsible for developing nursing standards, conducting research, and coordinating educational programs within the surgical department.

Candidates must hold a current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and possess at least 5 years of experience in surgical nursing. A Master’s degree in Nursing is preferred, along with BCLS certification and membership in relevant professional associations.

• Time managementPreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred
• Policy developmentPreferred
• LeadershipPreferred
• Quality ImprovementPreferred
• interdisciplinary collaborationPreferred
• Communication SkillsPreferred
• Conflict ResolutionPreferred

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• Surgical nursing
• Orthopedics
• Head and neck procedures
• Gynecology
• Clinical assessment
• Evidence-based practice
• Leadership
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Patient education
• Quality improvement
• Policy development
• Research
• Communication skills
• Time management
• Problem solving
• Conflict resolution
• Procedure Development
• Treatment Planning
• Administrative Functions
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Decision Making
• Customer Service
• Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
• Clinical Practices
• Collaborative Design
• Communication
• Comprehensive Planning
• Conflict Resolution
• Health Risk Assessments
• Problem Solving
• Negotiation
• Nursing Practices
• Nursing
• Perioperative Nursing
• Pathophysiology
• Surgery
• Surgical Oncology
• Time Management
• Coordinating

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Science & Research
• Education
• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Medical Surgery Registered Nurse
• Nursing Professionals
• Registered Nurses

Minimum education

Master’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 11, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

38 hours per week