Registered Nurse - Wound Care Consultant (Casual)
About The Position
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. ParaMed Home Health Care has proudly been helping Canadians live better at home since 1974. When you join ParaMed, you become part of a caring community of over 12,000 dedicated professionals committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care. We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process. ParaMed is Canada's leading provider of home health care services, driven by a mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our dedicated team of skilled professionals delivers a wide range of services to meet the full care spectrum of care needs including high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personal support and home support. We work hand-in-hand with health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independent living and relieve capacity pressures on hospitals. Today, our national reach enables expanded access to care in homes and communities across Canada, allowing us to support more people in more places than ever before.
Requirements
- IIWCC, NSWOC, WOCC(c), SWAN, or other advanced wound care education/certification
- Minimum of 2 years’ 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)
- Ability to perform BCLS to College of Nurses standards
- Completion of the Canadian Enterostomal Therapy (E.T.) Nursing program
- Current registration with the CAET
- Knowledge of standards and guidelines of Enterostomal Therapy and wound care
- Comprehensive Enterostomal Therapy and wound care patient health assessment skills
- Thorough knowledge of wound care products and indications for use
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
