Clinical Nurse Specialist, Trauma

Job description

Description JOB SUMMARY: Reporting operationally to the Director, (DESIGNATED SPECIALTY), and with professional accountability to the VCH Vice President Professional Practice, the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), (DESIGNATED SPECIALTY), is responsible for providing leadership and direction in the delivery of nursing care and the formulation of organizational policies relevant to such care. The CNS works within the organization’s leadership framework to foster, facilitate and achieve the highest standards of service delivery and leads in the planning, development and implementation of clinical policies and programs designed for improving patient/client care. Provides expert advice and consultation in the areas of nursing, resource planning, program and health system improvement, research and professional development to support quality and utilization initiatives. Continuously evaluates practice and contributes to the ongoing organizational development of practice knowledge by evaluating research and developing frameworks and strategies to facilitate the implementation of best practices. Functions as clinical leader in (DESIGNATED SPECIALTY) and advances nursing practice in the area...