Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse (RN)- NSWOC - Community Care

Location: North Bay, ON (Combination of Virtual and In-Person Consultations)

In this community nursing role, as a Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) Nurse and as working as a part of the ParaMed nursing health care team the NSWOC will provide and promote evidenced based advanced wound, ostomy and continence assessment, management and care to all patient groups either through a consultative process or by direct care.

Why you’ll love working here:

• Autonomy, independence, and a work-life balance

• Supportive team of peer nurses and supervisors

• Opportunity to develop long term therapeutic relationships with patients

• Best in class training and development programs, including a comprehensive clinical orientation and hands-on skills labs

• Celebration and Recognition programs

• Part time and Full-time scheduling including every other weekend off

• Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans

• Company paid mobile devices

• Mileage compensation

• Opportunities for career advancement

• Employee perks and exclusive offers

• Robust orientation program inclusive of hands-on experience in our skills labs

• Training to deliver holistic care in-person and virtually to best support your patients' needs

• Opportunities for advanced wound education in debridement and lower leg assessments

• Initial and annual skills training for IPAC, IV therapy, wound care, medication management and palliative care

• Monthly educational in-services/meetings

• Support for external training and certifications such as LEAP & CVAA

• May include a combination of in-person and virtual visits

What you’ll do:

• Using appropriate assessment tools/techniques to assess patients’ individualized needs

• Executing and continuously monitor care plans

• Engaging patients using a collaborative approach by building rapport and trust

• Maintaining and update professional patient records related to patient encounters and plans

What you bring:

• Registration with the CNO as a Registered Nurse in good standing

• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required

• Experience in delivering community care is an asset

• Reliability and flexibility

• Willingness to travel to and from patient residences within a designated area

• Passion for making a difference in your community

• Willingness to share in on-call coverage to ensure patients are cared for during their time of need, including after hours

ParaMed is pleased to partner with HealthForceOntario (HFO) as an approved employer for the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN) which provides a $25,000 retention bonus to eligible nurses in exchange for a 24-month, full-time commitment. 

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