Clinical Nurse Specialist - NICU

1w1 week ago

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Winnipeg, CA · Part-time · C$55,521 – C$67,135

About this role

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.

Under the general direction of the Director Health Services, the Clinical Nurse Specialist demonstrates commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface Hospital. As part of the multi-disciplinary team in the Intensive Care Nursery Unit - NICU, provides leadership in promoting excellence in nursing services.

The CNS applies advanced knowledge of nursing care, research methodologies, evidence-based practice and program evaluation. Addresses key clinical issues and program priorities through clinical practice, consultation, education, research, systems support, publication and professional leadership.

Priorities are directed by program needs, with leadership in nursing practice, standards, program development, evaluation, quality and research. Join a clinical job stream in a unionized environment focused on neonatal intensive care.

Requirements

Minimum five (5) years of recent clinical experience in a variety of nursing roles relevant to the position
Master's of Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing with graduate course work in research methods required
Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba
Experience in neonatal intensive care nursery settings
Knowledge of research methodologies and evidence-based practice
Ability to lead program evaluation and quality improvement initiatives

Responsibilities

Provide leadership in promoting excellence in the delivery of nursing services through application of advanced knowledge of nursing care, research methodologies, evidence-based practice and program evaluation
Address key clinical issues and program priorities by participating in or directing clinical practice, consultation, education, research, support of systems, publication and professional leadership
Direct priorities based on program priorities in the Intensive Care Nursery Unit
Provide leadership and direction related to nursing practice, standards, program development and evaluation, quality and research
Consult on complex neonatal cases using evidence-based protocols
Develop and evaluate programs specific to NICU patient care
Support multi-disciplinary team in advancing neonatal nursing standards