• Practice according to NAAN’s Standards Of Practice, relevant to NICU infants, families, nursing staff healthcare team and organizational systems
• Collect data and analyze assessment data to determine needs. 
• Identify expected outcomes and develop and facilitate a plan that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes
• Effectively implement interventions identified in plan(s) and evaluate progress toward attainment of expected outcomes. 
• Develop criteria for and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice/organizational systems
• Evaluate practice in relation to professional practice standards and relevant regulations. 
• Acquire and maintain current knowledge and competency in NICU nursing. 
• Contribute to the professional development of peers and colleagues. 
• Decisions and actions made on behalf of others are determined to be in an ethical manner. 
• Collaborate with patients, families, and health care team in creating a healing and caring environment.

Skills: Adherence to Standards of Practice, Data Collection and Analysis, Care Plan Development, Implementation and Evaluation, Quality Evaluation, Compliance and Regulation, Continuous Learning, Professional Development and Collaboration

• Utilize, participate in, and disseminate research to enhance practice. 
• Influence resource utilization in order to promote safety, effectiveness, and fiscal accountability in the planning and delivery of patient care. 
• Effectively monitors the Clinical bedside nurses' annual goals
• Contribute to nursing knowledge and the development and advancement of the profession. 
• Participate in care management and monitoring of NICU outcomes with ancillary / care management departments. 
• Demonstrate and balance the five interrelated components of the APN / CNS role, practitioner, educator, consultant, researcher, and leader
• Assess and intervene in complex nursing care problems within critical care / cardiac clinical specialty as well as promote health in diverse clinical settings. 
• Provide expert care based on experience and in-depth knowledge of nursing and other relevant sciences. 
• Serve as an advocate and liaison for the patient, family, nursing staff, physicians and other health care professionals. 
• Coordinate with the healthcare team in problem-solving activities and quality Improvement action planning for the ongoing provision of quality and cost-efficient cardiac patient care
• Work directly with patients, families, nursing staff, other healthcare professionals and the community to promote an environment conducive to learning. 

Skills: Research Utilization and Dissemination, Resource Utilization and Fiscal Accountability, Goal Monitoring and Clinical Leadership, Nursing Knowledge Contribution, Care Management and Outcome Monitoring, Advanced Practice Nursing Skills, Clinical Expertise in Critical Care/Cardiac Specialties, Advocacy and Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Develop, evaluate, coordinate and / or provide educational programs and / or materials related to NICU Services. 
• Develop, co-ordinatesand / or provide educational classes for orientation, maintenance and validation staff clinical competencies
• Serve as a resource for education related to The Joint Commission regulations. 
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills and provide education and mentoring to staff. 
• Provide an educational assessment for NICU families to develop an interdisciplinary plan education and discharge planning for families. 
• Support and facilitates the process of positive change within Saint John's Health Center
• Share specialized knowledge and provide consultation to patients, families, and nursing, other healthcare team professionals, heath care institutions, professional organizations and policy makers regarding NICU. 
• Consult with healthcare team to enhance patient care and nursing skills to deal with complex and challenging situations. 
• Participate in and / or chairs intra and interdisciplinary conferences and committees
• Assist Director and Manager with management of material resources of the NICU program in accordance with projected budget. 
• Assist Director and Manger to develop, review and revise NICU policies and procedures. 

Skills: Educational Program Development, Clinical Competency Training, Knowledge of Joint Commission Regulations, Critical Thinking and Mentoring, Family Education and Discharge Planning, Change Management, Consultation and Knowledge Sharing, Policy Development and Management

• Assist Director and Manger with strategic planning for the Nursing Department, Educational Department and NICU Services
• Participate in ongoing monitoring, evaluation and action planning to improve patient, staff and physician satisfaction. 
• Participate in the development and monitoring of Quality Improvement Plans. 
• Establish and revises indicators to maintain quality patient care
• Evaluate and appropriately incorporates scientific findings and current evidence-based research into clinical practice. 
• Strengthen the link between clinical nursing and research. 
• Participate in nursing / interdisciplinary research and disseminates findings to improve the quality of nursing care. 
• Support in the research process by promoting questions, activities, projects, and applying findings into practice.
• Promote quality care through in-depth assessment of patient’s / nursing staff needs, development and evaluation of policies, standards of care, and clinical programs and services. 
• Direct NICU activities as well as plans, implement and evaluate changes in clinical practice. 
• Provide clinical leadership by acting as a resource, facilitator, coordinator, role model and patient / nursing advocate

Skills: Strategic Planning, Quality Improvement, Evidence-Based Practice, Research Integration, Policy and Program Development, Clinical Leadership, Patient and Staff Satisfaction, Change Management

• Facilitate the application of patient centred integrated mental health care pathways.
• Support the alcohol screening and brief intervention program.
• Facilitate trauma peer support group meetings.
• Support the Trauma NP clinic
• Provide a central point of communication, engagement and coordination for stakeholders involved in the provision of mental health patient care, including rehabilitation partners, community partners such as case workers and community support programs.
• Provide support to trauma patients receiving rehabilitation that have ongoing need for additional mental health or addiction support.
• Enhance mental health literacy to support patients and essential care partner(s), to make informed decisions about mental health care options.
• Facilitate access to specific services and practitioners required to maximize positive patient mental health outcomes and mental health literacy.
• Foster and encourage active patient engagement in the development of mental health care goals, which promote self-management and seek to improve patient mental health literacy.
• Counseling and supporting patients who have suffered from stress, emotional trauma, victims of abuse, and victims of crime
• Supporting patients that have sustained traumatic injury and disability
• Supporting patients with mental health disorders and older patients with cognitive disorders

Skills: Patient-Centered Care, Program Support, Group Facilitation, Coordination and Communication, Rehabilitation Support, Health Literacy Enhancement, Access Facilitation, Patient Counseling and Support

• Certificate in Nurse/Midwife Prescribing or commit to under with 12 months.
• Strong planning, organization and work prioritization skills.
• Excellent relationship and interpersonal skills.
• Strong administrative and IT skills.
• Experience with solid organ transplant is preferred.
• Experience as a CNS preferred.
• Flexibility to adjust the schedule to meet patient needs and CNS workload.
• Doctorate of Nursing Practice
• Experience of working with Adults who have life-limiting, complex conditions.
• Relevant clinical skills in interventions such as enteral feeding, and respiratory management including tracheostomy and ventilation.

Qualifications: BA in Health Sciences with 3 years of Experience

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Provider Course
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider Course
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
• Experience in Teaching/Instructing 
• Current registration and licensing as a registered professional nurse (RN)
• Certified and registered as a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) by Education Department (NYSED)
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, ]
• Ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced and intense environment, serve as a transformational leader and be a change agent.
• Able to work with many personalities
• Able to create win-win situations when there are multiple competing viewpoints.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives as well as issues and developments in the field of nursing, especially as applied to the area of nursing specialty.
• Advanced nursing skills in area of specialty.

Qualifications: BS in Nursing with 4 years of Experience

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to conduct research, document results, draw conclusions and make recommendations.
• Ability to develop and perform patient assessment and plan of care.
• Ability to identify competency-based education needs of and implement educational programs for staff.
• Ability to perform patient assessment and triage.
• Ability to provide consultation to physicians, nurses and other health care providers in meeting care needs of patients.
• Ability to provide direct evaluation and consultation to patients.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the safe and effective performance of the job.
• Knowledge of advanced clinical practice education, consultation, research, and administration.
• Knowledge of clinical operations, workflow and procedures.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Qualifications: BS in Clinical Nursing with 5 years of Experience

• Able to work without supervision, while being part of a MDT working with consultants, and the wider hospital Departments.
• Have completed a recognized Breast Care Course or can demonstrate a fully achieved competency-based programme
• Have good communication skills and be able to work under pressure
• Have good organizational skills and the ability to respond to a rapidly changing environment."
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations
• Ability to write reports, protocols and procedures
• Ability to take initiative.
• Ability to respond and manage change.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks and prioritize appropriately.

Qualifications: BS in Nursing Education with 3 years of Experience

• Knowledge of one or more CDC programs, such as HIV/AIDS, STI/BBI, TB/Surveillance, CD Emergencies/Pandemic or Immunizations
• Knowledge of First Nations cultures and backgrounds and awareness of how culture impacts communication patterns, attitudes and approaches to health issues
• Knowledge and awareness of First Nations cultural principles and protocols in work situations
• Knowledge of First Nations health and wellness within the context of BBP/STI/HR CDC programs
• Knowledge of public health models and concepts to work effectively with other health disciplines to integrate CDC health/work plans and strategies with other health plans
• Knowledge of conceptual frameworks, theories and principles of nursing practice
• Knowledge of advanced clinical nursing practice for the development of policies or guidelines to support the delivery of BBP/STI/HR CDC programs. 
• Knowledge of the application of concepts, principles and theories of transcultural nursing including awareness of traditional or other healing practices used in the community
• Ability to assess and diagnose needs and achieve outcomes.
• Ability to perform effectively as part of a team as well as work independently.

Qualifications: BS in Patient Care Management with 5 years of Experience