Clinical Nurse Specialist CNS Brain Program
Clinical Nurse Specialist CNS Brain Program
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Job Description
Union: NonUnion
Site: Toronto Rehab University Centre
Department: Professional Practice
Reports to: Director of Professional Practice
Hours: 37.50 hours/week
Shifts: Day shift
Status: Permanent FullTime
Closing Date: February 6 2025
Position Summary
This CNS position will play a key role in both the Brain Program Leadership and the TR Professional Practice Teams. The CNS will be responsible for liaising with all program inpatient units and outpatient clinics located at TRs University Centre (UC) site on a regular basis.
Duties
- Proactively assist clinical teams in addressing patient care issues and clinical concerns;
- Ensure clinical interventions are aligned with best practices;
- Support education and academic practice student mentorship and research activities.
- A key function of this role will be to provide expertise in the care of medically and behaviorally complex individuals. Specifically the CNS will undertake assessments of patients referred for complex behavioural or medical issues (related to a stroke or other acquired brain injury for example) and will be expected to support the interprofessional care team in developing their own assessment skills patient care plans and clinical interventions while also providing support to patients and their families.
- In addition the CNS will be expected to build capacity with staff around addressing both chronic and acute medical/neurological and behavioral issues.
- They will also be expected to consult with other specialty services and supports such as psychiatry or wound care as required.
- Have the opportunity to contribute to clinical quality improvement initiatives and participate in program development. They should be able to demonstrate understanding of compliance with and commitment to UHN values patient safety and best practices in order to ensure a safe and supportive environment for patients and staff.
Qualifications :
- Masters degree in Nursing required
- Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN in the General Class required and able to practice without restrictions
- Completion of a Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program required
- Crisis intervention training TIDES training (traumainformed deescalation techniques) or additional clinical specialization in behavioural health considered an asset
- CNA Specialty Certification in Neurology or Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing also considered assets
- Minimum 35 years recent clinical experience in acute or rehab inpatient setting preferred
- Prior experience as a CNS in a specified clinical specialty program also preferred
- Advanced knowledge of the interplay of mental health and medical conditions
- Knowledge of professional trends scope and standards of practice and relevant legislation
- Demonstrated knowledge base and advanced level of clinical competence in working with patients with complex and chronic neurological health issues
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills
- Previous experience in designing or facilitating teaching/educational initiatives
- Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills
- Demonstrated ability to act as a resource and consultant to clinicians and interprofessional team members
- Demonstrated selfdirected critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Demonstrated organizational presentation and leadership skills
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and ongoing professional development
- Patient/Client service oriented with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand
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.
- Competitive offer packages
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )
- Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
- A flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts onsite gyms etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
