IIWCC/SWAN Registered Nurse

St. Joseph's Home Care•Hamilton, ON

5d•Remote

About The Position

At St. Joseph's Home Care, we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality care and unstoppable compassion. Our interdisciplinary team supports individuals with complex medical needs and delivers exceptional, innovative care to clients in their own environments. This role is ideal for a compassionate, innovative, and collaborative professional who thrives in a dynamic home and community care setting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing or Diploma in Practical Nursing
Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
Current BCLS/HCP certification
Certificate in Wound Care (required)
1–3 years of clinical experience (required)
Experience in complex wound care (required)
Experience with IV medication administration (required)
Familiarity with mobile work tools and EMR systems
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Creative problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
Team-oriented with a client-centered approach
Committed to equity, inclusion, and continuous learning

Nice To Haves

Certificate in International Interprofessional Wound Care (IIWCC), preferred
Skin Wellness Associate Nurse (SWAN) certificate
Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) certificate
Experience in ostomy and/or continence care (preferred)
Experience in Palliative Care (preferred)
Home and community care experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Provide quality and compassionate wound care/continence care to individuals in their homes.
Utilize the nursing process effectively, in order to provide high quality Wound and Ostomy Care for clients and/or caregivers.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary health team to provide cost-effective, high-quality Wound Care, using Best Practices.
Apply current knowledge and research of Wound Care Protocol to practice.
Create, in consultation with the physician, CCAC Case Manager, collaborate with ICCP coordinators and Primary Nurse, a plan of care for patients requiring wound care in the community.
Initiate plan of nursing care in consultation with the client and/or caregiver and modify plan of care on an ongoing basis.
Promote the independence of clients and caregivers considering their needs, strengths and weaknesses.
Utilize available resources, facilitate clients/caregivers' problem solving, participation in decision making, and access to appropriate resources.
Participate in the evaluation and refinement of the Wound Care Protocol and overall program.
Involved in Education of other members of the SJHC team on the protocol and usage of products, providing guidance to best treatment choices.
Maintain regular communication with supervisor to include review of problems or unique issues and exchange feedback.
Participate in Bi-Weekly nursing case rounds.
Complete pre-visit assessments and client calls (screening, home safety etc.) in keeping with established procedures.
Review client medical information, medical orders and other chart information.
Engage in on-going skills training and development, ensuring knowledge base is up to date and accurate.
Develop care plans based on assessments, participating in the development of discharge plans.
Document the need for changes or adjustments to the care plan, frequency of visits, or other deviations from the pre-established requirements.
Utilize adult learning principles and establish teaching materials in order to provide health teaching to clients and families.
Complete required charting, visit verifications, an other required documentation, at the point of care and in an accurate and precise manner.
Participate in clinical policy and practice review, in collaboration with Management.
Participate in the evaluation and refinement of the Wound Care Protocol and overall program practices.
Engage in information sharing, mentoring, coaching and education of other members of the SJHC clinical care team, providing Wound Care guidance to best treatment choices.