Community Nurse- Nurse Specializing in Wound Ostomy and Continence NSWOC
Community Nurse- Nurse Specializing in Wound Ostomy and Continence NSWOC
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Job Description
Who We Are
NSWOC Signon Bonus of $5000 for Full Time or Part Time
CarePartners is one of Ontarios largest most reputable and wellestablished accredited home health care providers providing nursing personal support home support palliative therapy and rehabilitation support services for patients of all ages across urban and rural Ontario. We visit approximately 80000 patients each year in homes schools clinics workplaces and retirement homes spread across 14 branches and 22 nursing clinics.
We continuously innovate to meet patient needs with specialized (awardwinning) care programs and technology including virtual care and AI.
Overview
We are looking for fulltimeNurses Specialized in Wound Ostomy & Continence (NSWOC) in the Waterloo area. The NSWOC will provide wound and ostomy consultation for patients in the clinic and community. If you enjoy caring for a broad range of clients with a variety of wound etiologies and wound care modalities this is the job for you. In addition to make full use of your wound and ostomy care knowledge each day you will use your skills in promoting selfmanagement by patients and leading the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Your expertise in the management of wounds and ostomies will be sought out by individual practitioners and the various committees and organizations that guide wound care in the region.
CarePartners will provide you with an indepth orientation to both the agency and wound/ostomy care in the community; ongoing clinical support including online access to clinical expertise; an iPad and the equipment you need to conduct assessments.
We are looking for Nurses with NSWOC certification who desire great flexibility in their schedules. Open to Full Time/ Part Time/ or Casual.
What We Offer
Professional Fulfillment
- Practice within your full nursing scope
- Continuing education certification and training
- Competitive wage grid that recognizes nursing skillset
- PAID MILEAGE at $0.48 per/km
- Flexible hours autonomy over your schedule and a variety of assignments
Support
- Incredibly supportive caring and inspiring culture
- Comprehensive orientation and handson mentoring from experienced caring staff
- Uptodate mobile devices with current scheduling and virtual technology
Added Value
- Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family members
- Health & dental benefits plus retail discounts and recognition rewards
- Opportunities to volunteer in countries with limited access to healthcare services
What The Role Involves
- Using your knowledge of assessment prevention and interventions regarding wound infections and ostomy care
- Care for patients with consuming wounds ostomy continence provide lower leg assessment including ABPIs
- critically appraising the wound care literature and apply research evidence to practice
- Providing classifications and indications appropriate utilization to reduce visit frequency and obtain desired outcomes
- Practicing conservative sharp wound debridement (CSWD) and use of other debridement methods
- Providing edema management including bandaging based on complete lower leg assessment
- Monitoring criteria for adjunctive therapy for complex or recalcitrant wounds
- Supporting our patients safety by practicing according to policy and standards
- Using your professional assessment skills to perform a thorough holistic assessment of each client and identify the clients needs by utilizing information from the client caregiver(s) the home environment the Home and Community Care Support Services (HCCSS) referral and other sources
- Functioning as a member of a nursing team who are accountable for the nursing care it provides
- Developing appropriate timespecific measurable goals and outcomes in collaboration with the client and/or caregiver(s) and in keeping with the HCCSS goal for treatment
What You Bring
- Registered Nurse (RN) diploma
- Current College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) registration in good standing
- Graduate of Nurses Specialized in Wound Ostomy & Continence Canada (NSWOCC formerly CAET) CNA exam may be pending
- Several years of escalating experience managing wounds and ostomies
- A strong desire and commitment to making a difference in the lives of our patients
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- A valid drivers license and vehicle as regular travel is required
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
- CPR Certification
- Current immunization record including 2 step TB test
- To protect our patients we require a current vulnerable sector check and a clear background check
CarePartners In Your Community
In addition to providing homebased health care CarePartners also serves the community through clinics transitional care units and provides relief in retirement homes and shared care settings. Through our Community Nursing Services outreach program weve been organizing staffled medical care and clinics in countries with poor access to health care since 2009.
Accessibility
CarePartners welcomes and encourages applicants from people with disabilities. Candidates can request accommodations at any time in the hiring process.
Employment Type
Full-Time
