Clinical Nurse Specialist - Home Care

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority • Winnipeg, MB

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview
Under the general direction of XXXX, as part of the multidisciplinary team, the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) provides:

Leadership in promoting excellence in the delivery of relevant nursing/psychiatric nursing services through the application of advanced knowledge of nursing/psychiatric nursing care, research methodologies, evidence-based practice and program evaluation.
The CNS addresses key clinical issues and program priorities by participating in or directing clinical practice, consultation, education, research, support of systems, publication and professional leadership.
The priorities of the CNS are directed by program priorities.
The CNS provides leadership and direction related to nursing/psychiatric nursing practice, standards, program development and evaluation, quality and research.

Requirements

• Minimum five years of recent clinical experience in a variety of nursing roles relevant to the position.
• Masters of Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing with graduate course work in research methods required.
• Individual is responsible for maintaining and providing proof of active registration on the register of practicing nurses as per Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)/Registered Psychiatric Nurses Act.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Competency in managing technology in healthcare systems.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to perform independently and as a member of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
• Demonstrated effective conceptual, organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking/problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to plan, manage and implement change effectively.
• Ability to foster interpersonal relationships including effective negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated effective group facilitation skills.
• Ability to teach at individual and group level.
• Knowledge of the research process and ability to apply research to clinical practice.
• Project management skills.
• College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba/Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses/Registered Psychiatric Nurses.
• Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses, if not a Registered Psychiatric Nurse.
• Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)/Registered Psychiatric Nurses Act.
• Regional/Facility/unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
• Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts.
• Principles of collaborative practice.
• Advanced nursing care knowledge related to clinical area.
• Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.
• Principles of delegation.

Nice To Haves

• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Aboriginal language and/or knowledge in Aboriginal customs, traditions and values.

Responsibilities

• Leadership in promoting excellence in the delivery of relevant nursing/psychiatric nursing services through the application of advanced knowledge of nursing/psychiatric nursing care, research methodologies, evidence-based practice and program evaluation.
• Addresses key clinical issues and program priorities by participating in or directing clinical practice, consultation, education, research, support of systems, publication and professional leadership.
• Provides leadership and direction related to nursing/psychiatric nursing practice, standards, program development and evaluation, quality and research.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior