Nurse Clinician, Peri-Operative Services - (12313)

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Job Type: Regular Full Time

Organizational Department: Sinai Health -> Mount Sinai Hospital -> Surgery/Oncology, Operating Room

Employee Group: Non Union

Location: Mount Sinai Hospital Campus - Toronto, ON M5G 1X5 CA (Primary)

Travel Requirement:

Hours: Up to 37.5 hours per week; due to the nature of the position, flexible to work additional/varied hours as required.

Job Description:

Sinai Health is looking for an experienced Nurse Clinician to support the Perioperative Services (Operating Room) at our Mount Sinai Hospital Campus.

The Nurse Clinician role involves: 1) developing and advancing nursing knowledge and the profession as a whole; 2) analyzing and synthesizing knowledge; 3) understanding, interpreting and applying theory and evidence informed research. You will function as part of the interprofessional perioperative team providing leadership and demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to formulate clinical decisions and appropriately manage acute/chronic illness and promote wellness.

In this role you will:

• Foster and support the philosophy, goals, standards and values of Sinai Health and the Department of Nursing.
• Utilize and demonstrate a comprehensive, theoretical knowledge base and advanced level of clinical competence in the care of perioperative patients and their families.
• Advocate for patient-centred care and coordinate health care to facilitate transitions among points of care in complex and unpredictable situations.
• Function as a change agent in optimizing the nursing role and creating safe and healthy workplace environments.
• Provide consultation and facilitate knowledge translation in complex and unpredictable clinical situations that require advanced specialized knowledge and skill.
• Maintain an environment conducive to learning and lead initiatives to promote professional growth, continuous learning and the collaborative practice of nurses to ensure patient safety and quality care.
• Provide leadership for perioperative services quality improvement and program development that promotes safe, effective and reliable care with a positive impact on patient, staff and system outcomes.
• Use evidence informed research and outcome data to formulate, evaluate and revise: 1) standards of nursing practice; 2) practice guidelines; 3) education strategies, and 4) policies and procedures.
• Develop linkages within Sinai Health System and the community, including multi-cultural services to enhance continuity of care for patients.
• Promote the role of the Nurse Clinician through involvement in committees, academic pursuits, professional development and participation in professional associations.
• Participate in research activities.
• Disseminate specialized knowledge and expertise and provide consultation to individuals and groups within the professional community.
• Apply knowledge of existing resources, identify needs and advocate for cost effective initiatives at the clinical and organizational level.
• Perform other functions/duties consistent with the role, as required.

Job Requirements:

Mandatory:

• Current certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited educational institution.
• Minimum five (5) years’ of recent and related clinical experience in the specialty area.

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• Specialty certification-Perioperative Nursing-CPN(C).
• Membership in professional nursing and specialty organizations.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Demonstrated leadership and effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated active participation in knowledge transfer.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Excellent decision making, problem recognition, problem-solving skills, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Program planning and evaluation methodology skills.
• Ability to work effectively independently and under stressful conditions.
• Ability to utilize information technology.
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history.

If this sounds like you and you’re ready to build your nursing career within perioperative services, apply now and let us know why you would be a great addition to our team.

Open Date: 11/20/2024

Posting Deadline: 11/29/2024

All applications must be submitted by no later than 4:00pm of the posting deadline date.

Employment at Sinai Health is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures and training. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination, supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department, who will review and assess.

As an equal opportunity employer who understands that diversity enriches our community and culture, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, disabled people/people with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require accommodation(s) due to disability at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact 416-586-4800 ext. 7050, or email TalentAcquisitionAccommodation.msh@sinaihealth.ca.