Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy & Continence; RN

Overview

CARE AND BE CARED FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOME

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse with specialized training in wound, ostomy and continence seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.

As a Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) (Status:
Full-Time;

Start date:

March 2, 2026;

Location:

Any Ontario Health atHome office located in the North East), you are responsible for providing support, treatment recommendations, and follow-up care on identified problem wounds and ostomies. Functions of the role may include consultation, direct patient care, education, and research. The NSWOC facilitates the utilization of the wound care program by assisting with staff and service provider education as well as to patients upon referral from Care Coordinators and in accordance with professional college standards, Ministry guidelines, and Ontario Health atHome policies.

Whether you work in our office, in the community, or a health care facility – you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centered care – and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals.

As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness and work-life balance.

• Complete assessments using approved assessment tools, reports, and medical documentation.
• Consult with patients, their family members/caregivers/substitute decision makers (SDMs), and other team members to develop a care plan and set therapeutic service goals.
• Reassess, re-evaluate, and adjust care plans as necessary based on patient progress.
• Manage service delivery in conjunction with Care Coordinators, patients, caregivers, SDMs, and other service providers.
• Consult and educate for specific wound care treatments.
• Lead wound care clinics in the region.
• Submit reports on caseload statistics and NSWOC services activities, as requested.

• Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Certificate from Nurses Specialized Wound, Ostomy, & Continence Canada (NSWOCC) in Wound, Ostomy and Continence required.
• In-depth knowledge of home health care and other community resources.
• Good understanding of the roles of other health care professionals.
• Knowledge of funding agencies available to support patients.
• Demonstrated case management, assessment, and interviewing skills.
• Practical knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation (e.g., regarding the provision of health care services, privacy, health, and safety, etc.).
• Comprehensive knowledge of the standards of practice and professional guidelines set forth by the CNO and NSWOCC.
• Ability to prioritize professional duties, manage multiple patients, and efficiently organize workload.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work with diverse patient groups, care coordinators, family members/caregivers/Substitute Decision Makers, health care professionals, community organizations and service providers.
• Effective listening, observation, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to communicate information effectively through a variety of means including reports, letters, meetings, and presentation.
• Working knowledge of computer software (email, internet) and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel).
• Must have valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• Valid CPR Certification.
• Advanced oral and written proficiency in English is essential.
• We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.

• Experience working with diverse patient groups, e.g., multicultural, homeless, palliative, acquired brain injury (ABI), mental health, geriatrics, pediatrics
• Case management experience or recent related community experience
• Ability to speak French or another second language

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