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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailReporting to the Interprofessional Practice Manager the PPC will have a key leadership role in the advancement of our Wound Ostomy and Continence Program including program development and implementation providing expert knowledge and consultation to patients and families in collaboration with an interprofessional team. This role includes clinical practice education and consultation and works collaboratively with interprofessional partners and teams. This role also provides direction for quality improvement initiatives to ensure access and efficiency and participates in performance measurement and evaluation as appropriate. The PPC utilizes a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and an advanced level of clinical competence in caring for patients with wound and ostomy care needs in collaboration with the interprofessional teams. The will be expected to provide a comprehensive health assessment as related to wound ostomy and continence care develop and implement a plan of care provide health counseling and emotional support. Furthermore they will assist the interprofessional teams in implementing a plan of care that will enable an overall reduction of length of stay in inpatient units as well as engage in strategies to prevent or reduce admission/readmission to hospital.
Responsibilities Include:
Applies specialized competencies related to wound ostomy and continence systems in the care to the patient experiencing issues in these areas. Provides an assessment and collaborates closely with the Most Responsible Physician (MRP) and other members of the interprofessional team and coordinates care involving other healthcare providers both internal and external to the organization. Furthermore the PPC has a role for advancing a patients plan of care and working with the interprofessional team to improve discharge processes and length of stay. Essential to the role is an understanding and expertise with advanced wound care products negative pressure wound therapy therapeutic surface and adjuvant therapies.
Supports the development of a culture of prevention of skin breakdown and pressure injury development providing leadership in the development implementation and monitoring and evaluation of quality management programs. Participates in the strategic planning process for the delivery of care. Supports educational initiatives directed at nursing and allied health to promote and provide care that meets best practice standards.
Contributes to the development implementation and evaluation of patient education programs. Identifies and creates a positive learning environment and creates resources as needed for patients families and staff. Conducts educational teaching sessions with staff patients and/or families with a focus on health promotion disease prevention and impact of illness experience on the patient and family. Participates in and advises regarding education of healthcare providers within the organization.
Qualifications :
Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission vision and values of accountability respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.
Additional Information :
Status: Permanent Full-time
Hours: Monday to Friday - 7.5 hour day shifts (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs)
Salary: $53.083 to $65.767 per hour
Date posted: June 5 2025
Internal applicants due by: June 19 2025
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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity equity and inclusion throughout our operations policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do motivated by a job well done and as committed to excellence quality and patient satisfaction as we are wed like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.
We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.
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