Temporary- Clinical Nurse Specialist - CNS Inpatient Unit

Who We Are

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world-class academic health sciences centre located in the southwestern Ontario city of London. Just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit, London features a beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music.  As one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC delivers world-class care and experiences, built on our commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and learning. In partnership with our communities, we design and advance healthcare to support the wellness of the populations we serve. LHSC delivers both local and regional services, including the Children's Hospital, within a large geographic area. LHSC is known for its great people and great care, with a workforce of close to 15,000, dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care while partnering with communities to transform health, one life at a time. 

Posting Period

Open:        February 20, 2026 

Deadline:   February 26, 2026 

ONA

This position is covered by a collective agreement.  Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within this bargaining unit.

Reason for Posting:  Existing Vacancy

Department Name

CNS Inpatient Unit

The CNS Neurosurgery Outreach Nurse reports to the Manager of CNS and works with neurosurgery patients and families, bedside nursing staff and the interdisciplinary team to directly and indirectly care for patients with highly complex needs in selected patient populations.  In this role, you will integrate nursing skills and knowledge within a broad scope of advanced nursing practice and assume a leadership role in influencing clinical nursing practice and the provision of care. You will integrate research into practice, provide comprehensive health care to the neurosurgical patient population as a member of the health care team, and serve as the contact person for non-neurosurgical centres in the catchment of LHSC, as well as specific patient populations.

Temporary Full-Time

Rate of Pay:                           $46.27 per hour - $66.89 per hour

Hours of Work:                       37.5 hours per week

Duration:                                 up to November 2026 

All interested applicants are encouraged to follow this link to request a job shadow opportunity to learn more about this position and department. Job shadows are an effective way to learn the day-to-day responsibilities of the position, identify skills and learning required for the role, ask questions, and meet team members of the department. This optional (voluntary) job shadow is unpaid and must be completed on personal time. 

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of General Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Master's degree in nursing
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers course: BLS-HCP(C)
• Minimum five (5) years recent nursing experience with neuroscience population
• ACLS preferred
• Membership in Canadian Association of Neuroscience Nurses (CANN) preferred
• Demonstrated ability to carry out relevant clinical practice skills
• Demonstrated competency in basic computer skills (word processing, use of internet resources, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated use of theory and research/evidence-based outcomes within own practice
• Demonstrated skills in patient teaching and assessment including nursing knowledge base
• Thorough understanding and commitment to Patient and Family Centred Care principles and ability to use in practice
• Ability to recognize own feelings, express them fully and constructively manage own feelings in challenging and emotionally charged situations
• Ability to express ideas clearly, confidently & directly & work through conflicts and differences in a respectful way
• Ability to understand the feelings, concerns and needs of other people, demonstrate care and interest towards them and establish and maintain productive relationships
• Ability to stay effective and resilient when dealing with adverse circumstances and multiple demands
• Ability to demonstrate an optimistic disposition toward new experiences and change in general
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's Vision, Purpose, and Values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Has your experience been obtained through alternative pathways? LHSC acknowledges that skills, education and lived experience come in many forms and may have been developed differently from those listed in the job posting. Although LHSC has discretion in determining whether a candidate meets the qualifications and licensing requirements, we welcome applications from those with different experiences who may not meet every requirement listed. Tell us your story and apply today with your resume! 

LHSC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

Teaching, Learning and Research 

LHSC is proudly one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place where they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities. 

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca. 

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that an internal reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Immunization Requirements

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC's Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements LHSC. 

Work Permit

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit, we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work permits. It is the employee?s accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.