Skin and Wound Care Coordinator

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority • Portage la Prairie, MB

3d • CA$48 - CA$62 • Onsite

About The Position

The Skin and Wound Care Coordinator will model, promote, and facilitate a best practice approach to wound and skin management that is client-centered, evidence-based and in collaboration with the inter- disciplinary team and community partners. The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Requirements

• Minimum of four (4) years recent clinical nursing experience in enterostomal/skin and wound care management.
• Minimum of two (2) years recent clinical experience in performing ankle brachial index (ABI/ABPI).
• Bachelor of Nursing Degree required.
• Completion of post graduate coursework and/or certification applicable to the designated clinical area required: Wound, Ostomy and Continence Certified (WOC(C)) Canada or University affiliated advanced wound care education programs.
• Current active practice registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba and scope of practice as defined by the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.
• Familiar with community (home care) and primary health delivery models.
• Familiar with principles of adult education, teaching and learning strategies.
• Familiar with policy development and implementation practices.
• Demonstrated advanced practice knowledge, skills, and judgment in wound and ostomy care.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills, and the ability to prioritize work with competing demands.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to practice in a consultative/collaborative environment with a focus on family and client centered care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective clinical working relationships and a commitment to providing a positive work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize information technology, including electronic medical record.
• Demonstrated ability to use an analytical and inquiring approach to problem-solving while contributing to program improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, including Outlook and Teams.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.
• Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.
• Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.
• Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

Responsibilities

• Model, promote, and facilitate a best practice approach to wound and skin management that is client-centered, evidence-based and in collaboration with the inter- disciplinary team and community partners.
• Exercise the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters.
• Function in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.
• Travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.
• Complete and maintain Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.

What This Job Offers

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