Position Summary As a member of the Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) Team, the WORN provides specialized holistic assessment and management as an interprofessional team member to meet the needs of individual families with ostomies, acute and chronic wounds, and urinary and fecal continence concerns. Position Full time or Part time Sign on Bonus: Up to $5,000.00 Benefits Competitive Total Rewards: Comprehensive benefits, pension, on-demand pay, car loan support, supportive housing, and exclusive staff perks. Growth opportunities: education bursaries, tuition support, ongoing training and mentorship; leadership team available 24/7 to enhance practice scope and deliver excellent care; opportunities to explore new career paths or move into support and leadership positions. Innovative culture: encouraged to identify and implement improvements; research support into Seniors Health and Aging. Purpose & Impact: contribute to national social enterprise with community impact. Worklife support: flexible schedule, paid travel, subsidized RNAO & RPNAO memberships. Mobile device and 3 uniforms provided. Position Responsibilities Clinical Support and Consultation Provide detailed holistic assessment of clients with wounds, ostomy, and/or continencerelated 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, including NSOWC and other wound care members. Provide education and mentorship 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 and collaborate with interprofessional team across the continuum of care to reduce duplication of services, client anxiety, and cost. Program Development/Leadership Support quality health care through teaching, mentoring, program development and quality monitoring. Optimize client outcomes through review of Quality Improvement reports to prioritize needs. Identify nursing trends and issues related to specialized 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 researchbased practice; identify potential research initiatives. Submit case studies for publication and participate in conferences through poster presentations or oral abstracts. Support WORNs and wound care champions in development of posters and case studies for conference presentations. Collaborate with professional nursing associations to develop and enhance delivery of health care for Canadians. Collaborate in local Home and Community Care Support Services Ontario Health at Home initiatives/working groups as required. Qualifications/Requirements Must have completed Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy & Continence Canada (NSWOCC) WOCEP program or an equivalent program. Must be an RN with current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Flexibility and commitment to advancing wound, ostomy and continence care at SE Health Care. CNA certification credential WOCC(C) preferred. 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 drivers license with willingness to travel. Excellent communication and teaching skills. Comprehensive knowledge of community health care preferred. Demonstrated teaching skills and expertise in preparing effective teaching tools and methods preferred, or willingness to develop. Ability to use computer word processing, PowerPoint, email, and source information on the internet preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer SE Health is an equalopportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. If you require accommodations due to illness or disability, please contact Talent Acquisition at . #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Wound Ostomy Resource Nurse