QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in nursing
• Active registration with NANB and in good standing or eligible for registration.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Minimum of five (5) years recent clinical experience in designated field of care delivery (hospital and/or community).
• Demonstrated competence as a clinical practitioner.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and the ability to be self-directed.
• Demonstrated effective teaching skills in both a formal and informal settings.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to work within an outcome’s management framework.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize a project management framework to identify and support program initiatives.
• Proven computer technology skills: Microsoft applications- Outlook, Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; CIS, and ability to use virtual meeting forums such as Microsoft Teams® and ZOOM ®.
• Good previous work and attendance record
• Must be able to travel within Horizon as required.

JOB PURPOSE

Working in collaboration with hospital teams, community services and other health system partners, the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) provides leadership and expertise that supports optimal patient care across the continuum of care (hospital and/or community settings). This role includes the five components of a CNS: practitioner, consultant, educator, researcher, and leader. The balance of these components will vary depending upon the needs of the patients and priorities of the designated clinical program. The work is performed in accordance with Horizon Health Network administrative policies and procedures.