
Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Kitchener, ON
- Temporaire
- Temps-partiel
- Providing consultative service to inpatients requiring expert WOC care
- Coordinating the provision of expert nursing care to patients as it pertains to their WOC needs
- Reviewing WOC related safety events and provide expert recommendation for systems improvement
- Leading quality improvement initiatives and the development and implementation of standards/clinical guidelines that support evidence informed practice/care
- Participating as Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO) Champion Lead for Pressure Ulcer Prevention.
- Collaborating to address quality, safety, and risk management issues, including the development of improvement plans
- Leading program development and new models of care delivery for the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Program in collaboration with leadership and interprofessional teams
- Providing expert knowledge and professional practice leadership to develop solutions/service delivery models for exceptional care
- Development and management of WOC related medical directives, policies, procedures and standard work
- Reviewing WOC related metrics and analyze for improvements to develop the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Program
- Ensuring planning and evaluation processes to support safe, effective and quality programs and services
- Planning, implementing, maintaining and monitoring appropriate databases for outcome management
- Providing expert consultation as a member of the interprofessional team and participate in the planning and coordinating of care, particularly in complex situations
- Providing mentorship and support by acting as a resource for staff
- Contributing to business development initiatives as required and participate in product review related to wound, ostomy, and continence products
- Providing leadership to Wound, Ostomy and Continence Program as an expert in WOC care
- Collaborating closely with leadership team to:
ensure the implementation and sustainability of exemplary clinical practices
- Participating in identifying and coordinating WOC research opportunities and dissemination
- Seeking opportunities to show case our “best practice” initiatives.
- Providing care giver and patient education to patient undergoing treatment as it pertains to their WOC needs
- Developing and delivering curriculum related to theWound, Ostomy and Continence Programto staff, medical staff, and medical residents
- Support staff to develop, implement and evaluate the care plan related to WOC issues
- Masters preparation in Nursing or an equivalent clinical Master’s degree e.g. Master of Advanced Practice in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing (MC-ADVPRC), Master’s in Wound Care (or enrollment in Master’s program with intention to complete)
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing
- NSWOC or equivalent certification required
- Recent Wound, Ostomy, Continence clinical expertise required
- Studies in adult learning and health education an asset
- Demonstrated transformational leadership skills, team facilitation and effective communication
- Advanced knowledge in developing, implementing and evaluating computer based patient care processes
- Promote an environment that fosters clinical excellence
- Demonstrated experience in the planning and development of the department goals, hospital strategic plan, mission, vision and values
- Strong interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills required to interact with patients, health professionals, other service providers and families is essential
- Demonstrated organization and project management skills