Overview
Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in Toronto – Ontario at North York General Hospital
Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist
Company: North York General Hospital
Location: Toronto – Ontario
Category: Healthcare, Nursing
Company Bio
IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated
patient-centered care
and as one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced
education
, research and
innovation
.
North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a
collaborative
partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our
dynamic
team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.
Position Summary
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Advanced Practice Nursing Clinical Fellowship in Palliative Care
The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Clinical Fellowship in Palliative Care at North York General Hospital is a 6-month funded,
interdisciplinary
education
program to train APNs who wish to become nursing leaders in the field of palliative care. The curriculum is designed to build upon the core knowledge of master’s level trained nurses and provides extensive training in the areas of pain and symptom management, end-of-life care,
communication skills
, grief and bereavement for both cancer and non-cancer illnesses.
After completion of this program the APN will be able to demonstrate application of effective knowledge, skills and attitudes to manage the palliative care needs of patients across different locations. The APN fellow will provide care which recognizes the complex interplay of physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs according to the individual needs of patients with advanced illness and their families.
The APN fellow will also participate in
education
, quality improvement/ research as applicable and will complete a scholarly project. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, learners, volunteers, and families.
On a practical level, you will
Monthly learning objectives developed in
collaboration
with APN preceptors.
Regular meetings with the APN preceptors to discuss weekly reflections and progress.
A log of all patient’s seen and learning points from each case.
A scholarly project developed in
collaboration
with APN preceptors with a final presentation to the Freeman. Centre for the
Advancement
of Palliative Care team.
There will be an evaluation at mid-term and at the end of the fellowship (3 & 6 months).
CLINICAL COMPONENTS OF THE FELLOWSHIP:
Acute hospital inpatient
interdisciplinary
palliative care service.
Medical Oncology clinic. Community/in-home palliative care service.
Ambulatory palliative care clinics for cancer and non-cancer illnesses.
Palliative Radiation Oncology off site.
Hospice placement off site.
Qualifications
Master degree in Nursin…
