Clinical Nurse Specialist - Cardiovascular and Chronic Disease Programs - Jobs in Toronto

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One of Canada #39;s Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto #39;s Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!Reporting to the Director, Cardiovascular and Chronic Disease Programs, the Clinical Nurse Specialist is responsible for advancing nursing practice in the area of wound prevention and management (pressure injuries, diabetic foot ulcers, arterial and venous ulcers, etc.). The successful candidate will be a clinician who leads the development, implementation and evaluation of standards of practice to ensure consistency with best practice guidelines. The mandate of this position is to be a role model, consultant and advocate in order to improve patient care and nursing practice. The successful applicant will combine clinical expertise and experience with advanced academic knowledge in order to integrate best practice(s) into the care delivery system.The Clinical Nurse Specialist role involves close collaboration with stakeholders to facilitate change and promote staff and patient/family satisfaction within a philosophy of patient centered care. In that context, the Clinical Nurse Specialist performs various functions including participating in the development of quality management and evaluation tools, as well as enhancing staff skills in the area of patient/family education, pressure injury prevention and wound management. The Clinical Nurse Specialist will provide direct patient care by performing comprehensive health assessments, develop a plan of care, provide treatment options and evaluate outcomes for patients with complex wounds. This individual will be required to coordinate and conduct educational programs or in-service training sessions on wound management to nurses and contribute to the overall corporate framework for wound prevention and management.Accountabilities:Support Osler in becoming a Registered Nursing Association of Ontario Best Practice Spotlight Organization in wound prevention and managementDevelop and support a wound strategy and team with urgent consult abilityProvide inpatient wound consultationPerform a variety of medical procedures including: wound dressings, debridements, compression wrapping, doppler assessments, nail careAssist with biopsies, application of pressure bandages, etc.Review and triage eReferrals to Osler sitesSupport wound clinic at Etobicoke General Hospital once a week (Wednesday)eReferral data analysis from Osler sitesDevelopment and support of wound management strategy for the Ontario Health TeamConduct and support corporate orientation and educationMembership to CorHealth vascular strategy and limb salvage strategies at OslerSupport prevalence and incidence studiesMaster #39;s degree in nursingMinimum of five years recent clinical experience in wound managementInternational Interprofessional Wound Care Course completion or Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (CNA certification)Knowledge and recent experience with sharp and mechanical debridement (preferred)Ability to seek out, review and synthesize relevant practice literature to promote evidence informed careEvidence of knowledge of professional issues in nursing, and membership in professional organization(s)Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint requiredDemonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, critical thinking and project management skillsDemonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication (written, verbal and English comprehension) and negotiation skillsDemonstrated collaborative practice as an integral member of an interdisciplinary teamDemonstrated knowledge of adult learning theoryHighly motivated, self-directed with demonstrated ability to work well and provide leadership/change leadership with interdisciplinary teamsStrong change management skills with proven project management abilities as evidenced by previous experience and accomplishmentsExcellent attendance, punctuality and work recordWill be required to work and travel between all Osler sitesMust demonstrate Osler #39;s Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and CollaborationHours: Currently, mostly days, some evenings or early mornings are required (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)#LI-HD1Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at human.resources@williamoslerhs.ca.While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.