Nurses: Clinical Nurse Specialist - ED/ICU - FT Temp

Reference #	01077
Posted	Thursday, March 5th, 2026 at 10:00pm
Scope	Public Applications Accepted
Position	Clinical Nurse Specialist
Department	Emergency Department
Vacancy	Yes
Term	Temporary, Full-Time
Pay	$46.03 - $63.32 hourly as per the ONA Collective Agreement

VALUES AND COMMITMENT

At Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), our shared purpose is People First, and our core values of Integrity, Quality, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork are at the centre of who we are and what we do. We remain committed to sustaining an experienced workforce that reflects Northumberland Hills Hospital’s dedication to recognising everyone’s contributions and respecting everyone’s dignity, unique experience, and potential.

EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Northumberland Hills Hospital remains respectful of all protected rights, in line with the grounds laid out by the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and interests from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

We strive to make our entire hiring process as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants if needed. For any hiring related accommodation needs and/or requests please email us via careers@nhh.ca. We do not use artificial intelligence in our hiring process.

LOCATION AND ABOUT NHH

Located approximately 100 kilometres east of Toronto, NHH delivers a broad range of acute, post-acute, outpatient and diagnostic services. Acute services include emergency and intensive care, medical/surgical care, obstetrical care and palliative care. Post-acute specialty services (PASS) include restorative care and rehabilitation. Mental health care, cancer and supportive care, dialysis and other ambulatory care clinics are offered on an outpatient basis through partnerships with regional centres and nearby specialists. NHH offers a full range of diagnostic services, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) and mammography. The hospital serves the catchment area of west Northumberland County. A mixed urban and rural population of approximately 67,000 residents, west Northumberland comprises the Town of Cobourg, the Municipality of Port Hope, Alderville First Nation and the townships of Hamilton, Cramahe and Alnwick/Haldimand. NHH employs more than 850 people and relies on the additional support provided by physicians, midwives and volunteers. NHH is an active member of Ontario Health (East)—formerly the Central East Local Health Integration Network—and the Ontario Health Team of Northumberland. For more information, please visit nhh.ca or follow us on Facebook @northumberlandhillshosp, and LinkedIn Northumberland Hills Hospital.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will provide leadership and clinical expertise to support excellence in patient care by planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs to enhance clinical proficiency, quality improvement and team development within the Emergency Department (ED) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This role reports to the Patient Care Manager, ED and collaborates with the Emergency and Critical Care services leadership for department specific and clinical initiative activities. The Clinical Nurse Specialist promotes excellence within the ED/ICU through mentoring and coaching staff; develops, provides, and evaluates educational programs including orientation, skill certification, continuing education and professional development. The Clinical Nurse Specialist acts as a consultant to the team regarding nursing practice issues and functions as a role model and resource. This role acts as a consultant to the Clinical Services Director(s) and Manager(s) drawing upon advanced knowledge of practice standards in emergency and critical care.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will lead and/or participate in specific projects and/or functions, which support exemplary clinical practice and quality of care within the team. (e.g. policy and procedure development, quality of care reviews, learning plans). The successful incumbent will have knowledge of the pay for performance (P4R) metrics for the ED.

Areas of responsibility may change according to the needs of the Emergency and Critical Care Services programs. This role interacts with multiple health disciplines and collaborates with other Clinical Educators and Professional Practice Leads across the organization for corporate orientation and corporate initiatives.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist demonstrates responsibility and accountability for promoting a work environment that exemplifies respect, interprofessional and ethical practice, and professional decision making.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing
Master’s degree in nursing or education
Current ACLS and BLS
Canadian Emergency Nursing Certificate (ENC) or completion within 6 months
Current PALS and TNCC
Current CTAS certification
Emergency Nursing or Critical Care Certificate
Minimum five (5) years recent clinical experience in an Emergency Department with exemplary clinical practice
Level 3 ICU experience is strongly preferred
Previous experience in clinical education in Emergency or Critical care preferred
Expertise with the critically ill adult and child population
Demonstrated knowledge and skills related to enabling evidence-based nursing practice, interprofessional and ethical practice, and person-centered care
Experience leading quality improvement initiatives
Excellent organization, leadership, and prioritization skills
Excellent interpersonal communication, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills and ability to work effectively with patients/families, staff, and physicians
Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
Knowledge of NHH’s Professional Practice Model and commitment to a shared leadership model of decision-making
Demonstrated ability to work independently and be self-motivated
Demonstrated professional and respectful attitude to patients, public, volunteers and colleagues; fosters good public relations and effective working relationships
Computer skills (Microsoft Office, internet searches, EPIC)
Demonstrated compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Legislation and Infection Prevention and Control practices
Proven good attendance record with capabilities of maintaining this same standard

Successful applicants are required provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal reference check, that was complete less than one year from the date of hire. This requirement must be met within the first sixty (60) days of employment.

Additionally, to the above, successful applicants are also required to complete the Health Care Worker Health review process which includes providing an up-to-date immunization record to ensure compliance with the Ontario Hospital Association Communicable Diseases Surveillance Protocols within the first thirty (30) days of employment. Northumberland Hills Hospital operates a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all staff.

Northumberland Hills Hospital may choose to conduct parts/all the hiring process virtually. Furthermore, we are a scent-free environment. When attending the hospital kindly refrain from wearing strongly scented fragrances.

We thank all those that express interest in this exciting position; kindly note that due to high volumes of interests, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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