Clinical Nurse Specialist - Home Care

Position Overview

Under the general direction of Director Health Services, 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.

Experience

• Minimum five years of recent clinical experience in a variety of nursing roles relevant to the position.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Masters of Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing with graduate course work in research methods required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• 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.


• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.


• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Aboriginal language and/or knowledge in Aboriginal customs, traditions and values.


• 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.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable