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Position Type: Full Time & Part Time | Community-Based | Adult PopulationAbout UsAtSt. Joseph's Home Care, were dedicated to delivering high-quality care and unstoppable compassion. Our interdisciplinary team supports individuals with complex medical needs and delivers exceptional, innovative care to clients in their own environments.Why Join UsSupportive, inclusive, and mission-driven work cultureOpportunities for mentorship and professional growthMeaningful work that makes a real difference in peoples livesValued member of a collaborativehealthcare teamFlexible, community-based work environmentBenefitsPaid Mileage and Travel TimeStatutory HolidaysPaid Sick Time1 Float Day15 Vacation DaysExtended Health Care & Dental PlanPension Plan% in Lieu of Benefits and Vacation for Part TimePaid Per HourAdditional hourly rate per Wound Care visitEmployee Discount Program (Perkoplis)Position SummaryAs a Wound Care / Continence Care - Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse, youll provide quality and compassionate wound care/continence care to individuals in their homes. Our team of Nurses are dedicated to making a difference where it matters most: at home. You'll use specialized skills to enhance the daily lives of clients, providing the specialized care that only nurses can offer. In this role, you aren't just a clinician - you are a trusted partner to families and a key collaborator in the healthcare journey to ensure safe, effective and meaningful care.This role is ideal for a compassionate, innovative, and collaborative professional who thrives in a dynamic home and community care setting.What Youll DoClinical Responsibilities:Utilize the nursing process effectively, in order to provide high quality Wound and Ostomy Care for clients and/or caregivers.Collaborate with the interdisciplinary health team to provide cost-effective, high-quality Wound Care, using Best Practices.Apply current knowledge and research of Wound Care Protocol to practice.Create, in consultation with the physician, CCAC Case Manager, collaborate with ICCP coordinators and Primary Nurse, a plan of care for patients requiring wound care in the community.Initiate plan of nursing care in consultation with the client and/or caregiver and modify plan of care on an ongoing basis.Promote the independence of clients and caregivers considering their needs, strengths and weaknesses.Utilize available resources, facilitate clients/caregivers' problem solving, participation in decision making, and access to appropriate resources.Participate in the evaluation and refinement of the Wound Care Protocol and overall program.Involved in Education of other members of the SJHC team on the protocol and usage of products, providing guidance to best treatment choicesMaintain regular communication with supervisor to include review of problems or unique issues and exchange feedbackParticipate in Bi-Weekly nursing case roundsOperational:Complete pre-visit assessments and client calls (screening, home safety etc.) in keeping with established proceduresReview client medical information, medical orders and other chart informationEngage in on-going skills training and development, ensuring knowledge base is up to date and accurateDevelop care plans based on assessments, participating in the development of discharge plansDocument the need for changes or adjustments to the care plan, frequency of visits, or other deviations from the pre-established requirementsUtilize adult learning principles and establish teaching materials in order to provide health teaching to clients and familiesComplete required charting, visit verifications, an other required documentation, at the point of care and in an accurate and precise mannerParticipate in clinical policy and practice review, in collaboration with ManagementParticipate in the evaluation and refinement of the Wound Care Protocol and overall program practicesEngage in information sharing, mentoring, coaching and education of other members of the SJHC clinical care team, providing Wound Care guidance to best treatment choicesMaintain regular communication with supervisor to include review of problems or unique issues and exchange feedbackWhat You BringEducation & Credentials:Bachelors of Science in Nursing or Diploma in Practical NursingRegistered with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)Current BCLS/HCP certificationCertificate in Wound Care (required)Certificate in International Interprofessional Wound Care (IIWCC), preferredSkin Wellness Associate Nurse (SWAN) certificateNurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) certificateExperience:13 years of clinical experience (required)Experience in complex wound care (required)Experience in ostomy and/or continence care (preferred)Experience in Palliative Care (preferred)Experience with IV medication administration (required)Home and community care experience (preferred)Familiarity with mobile work tools and EMR systemsSkills & Attributes:Strong communication and interpersonal skillsCreative problem-solving and critical thinking abilitiesTeam-oriented with a client-centered approachCommitted to equity, inclusion, and continuous learningWere Committed to EquitySt. Joseph's Home Care is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request. Interviews can be conducted in French if preferred. AI is not used in our recruitment processes for the selection of candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr