Clinical Nurse Specialist - Perioperative

Supports, supervises, and evaluates new staff during their first 90 to 180 days on the unit while acting within nurse-patient, nurse-nurse, and nurse-system spheres. Facilitates a multi-disciplinary and collaborative approach in the provision of health care by promoting excellence through the implementation of clinical standards of practice and establishing competency standards. Demonstrates clinical expertise to function as a clinical resource, conduct and facilitate patient care consultation, and assess the impact of appropriate practice on patient outcomes. Supports clinical rounds with the multi-disciplinary health care team and works closely with physicians to establish collegial relationships that benefit staff, patients, and the community.