NSWOC Wound Care Nurse

**Up to $5000.00 sign on bonus for those who qualify.

ONLY THOSE WITH WOUND CARE CERTIFICATE / NSWOC WILL BE CONSIDERED.

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 

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

• Monday to Friday schedule available for both full-time & part time roles.

• Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans 

• Company paid mobile devices 

• Mileage compensation 

• Opportunities for career advancement  

• Employee perks and exclusive offers 

What you’ll do: 

• Provide direct practice to patients requiring wound, ostomy and continence assessment, care and management.  

• Provide education to ParaMed’s nursing health care team, patient, and families.  

• Provide consultation /clinical support to ParaMed’s nursing health care team (direct/or remote) including recommendations for specialty products/nursing care.  

• Participate in wound/ostomy/continence clinical leadership opportunities.  

• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.  

• Preceptor ParaMed nurses as required.  

• Follow wound, ostomy and continence evidence based clinical best practices and ParaMed policies and procedures.  

What you bring: 

• Nurse Specialized in Wound Ostomy & Continence (NSWOC).  

• International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWCC) may be considered.

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

• Canadian Nurses Association Certification -WOCC(C) – an asset  

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a practicing Registered Nurse ideally in a community setting and/or providing wound/ostomy/continence care to patients (direct care/consultation)  

• Current membership/registration with the Nurses Specialized in Wound Ostomy & Continence Canada (preferred)

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. 

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.