Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence

Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence

As a member of the Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) Team in Hamilton, you will provide specialized holistic assessment and management as an interprofessional team member to meet the needs of individuals and families with ostomies, acute and chronic wounds, and urinary and fecal continence concerns.

Position
:
Full time or Part time
Sign on bonus
: up to $7,500.

• Competitive Total Rewards. So much more than a paycheque! Enjoy comprehensive benefits, pension, on-demand pay, car loan support, supportive housing and exclusive staff perks.
• Growth that meets your ambition. Build your skills with education bursaries, tuition support, ongoing training and mentorship. Our leadership team is available 24/7 to help you practice to full scope and deliver excellent care.
• Innovative. At SE, we are always looking for new, innovative ways to improve. You’ll be encouraged and supported to identify and make improvements to the way we do our work. As a social enterprise, we support research into Senior’s Health and Aging.
• Purpose & Impact. Join a national social enterprise where your voice matters. Every role helps advance health, spark innovation and strengthen communities across Canada.
• Manage your life. At SE, you’ll be supported with the time you need to meet the needs of your clients and your own needs, develop yourself and your career, and be part of a team.
• Paid mileage between clients.
• Subsidized RNAO & RPNAO memberships.

• Perform detailed holistic assessment of clients with wound, ostomy and/or continence related concerns.
• Formulate treatment recommendations in collaboration with the interprofessional team, and develop a plan of care based on the holistic assessment for clients who require wound, ostomy, and/or continence care.
• Evaluate the plan of care, involve the Wound Ostomy Resource Nurse (WORN) and/or K2P Wound Care Resource Nurses (K2P WCRN) in evaluation process as appropriate.
• Provide education and mentorship experiences to build wound, ostomy and continence knowledge and capacity within SE Health.
• Provide consultation to care providers within the organization.
• Facilitate the dissemination of wound, ostomy and continence knowledge.
• Coordinate with the interprofessional team across the continuum of care to reduce duplication of services, client anxiety, and cost.

• Supports quality health care through teaching, mentoring, program development and quality monitoring.
• Optimizes client outcomes through review of Quality Improvement (QI) reports to prioritize need.
• Identify nursing trends and issues related to specialty wound ostomy and continence management.
• Assist in the development of information tools and educational initiatives for care providers.
• Remain updated on current evidence related to wound, ostomy and continence best practices.
• Promote and participate in research-based practice.
• Identify potential research initiatives.
• Promote and participate in research projects.
• Submit case studies for publication.
• Participate in conferences through poster presentations or oral abstracts.
• Support WORNs and K2P WCRNs in development of posters and case studies for conference presentation.
• Participate with professional nursing associations to develop and enhance the delivery of health care for Canadians.
• Collaborate in local Home and Community Care Support Services (HCCSS) initiatives/working groups as required.

• Must have completed Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy & Continence Canada (NSWOCC) WOC-EP program (international certification will be considered if approved by NSWOCC).
• Current and active membership in NSWOCC Canada, preferred.
• Must be an RN with current certificate of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Flexibility and a commitment to advancing wound, ostomy, and continence care at SE Health is required.
• CNA certification credential WOCC(C) preferred.
• A willingness to participate in further education programs/courses to remain current.
• Adoption of the SE model for wound care delivery through mentorship of WORN/K2P WCRN.
• A vehicle and valid driver’s license and a…