Nurse C - Enterostomal Therapist

HealthCareersInSask.ca • Saskatoon, SK

4d • CA$46 - CA$56 • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) provides specialized nursing services to patients who may have developed or have a disorder in the genitourinary, gastrointestinal, and/or integumentary systems. They provide specialized holistic assessment and management as an inter-professional team member and participate in professional development, research activities, knowledge translation, and system-level thinking. They provide counselling and education for patients, both independently and in collaboration with the health care team. In consultation with physicians, community counterparts and other health care professionals, they use best practice and guidelines developed by Canadian Association of Enterostomal Therapist and World Ostomy Association to ensure patients are accessing appropriate care to achieve the desired outcomes. The NSWOC integrates skills and knowledge from nursing theory and principles of adult learning in the provision of direct client care, clinical consultation, clinical coordination, clinical problems solving skills, education and research.

Requirements

• Five (5) full time years of experience as a Registered Nurse
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
• Canadian Nurses Association(CNA)Certification in Wound,Ostomy&Continence WOCC(C)
• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
• Graduate of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Management programs
• Ability to initiate and exercise critical thinking and decision-making
• Knowledge in communication strategy, methods and tools
• Sensitive and understanding of diverse cultural aspects of population served
• Knowledge of trauma informed practice
• Establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships
• Ability to adapt to ever changing environments
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
• Ability to evaluate data to problem-solve and lead to quality improvement
• Knowledge in conflict resolution techniques
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate processes and activities
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lead/encourage/advise/collaborate with colleagues to achieve goals
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations
• Ability and willingness to travel within service delivery area
• Ability to teach patients/families about areas essential to health & well-being
• Demonstrates ability to work as a team member
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop others
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Integrates evidence based best practice as standard performance in portfolio
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Practices within Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics

Nice To Haves

• Experience in developing wound, ostomy, continence programs/tools is an asset
• Experience in program planning, implementation and evaluation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nursing services to patients with disorders in the genitourinary, gastrointestinal, and/or integumentary systems.
• Perform specialized holistic assessment and management as an inter-professional team member.
• Participate in professional development, research activities, knowledge translation, and system-level thinking.
• Provide counselling and education for patients, independently and in collaboration with the health care team.
• Consult with physicians, community counterparts, and other health care professionals.
• Utilize best practice and guidelines from the Canadian Association of Enterostomal Therapist and World Ostomy Association.
• Ensure patients access appropriate care to achieve desired outcomes.
• Integrate nursing theory and principles of adult learning in direct client care, clinical consultation, clinical coordination, clinical problem-solving, education, and research.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level