Clinical Nurse Specialist - Wound and Ostomy Care

Scarborough Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health network in Ontario is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist - Wound and Ostomy Care to join their dedicated team. This role involves developing and leading wound care programs, mentoring staff, and enhancing patient care quality. Candidates should possess strong clinical skills, relevant qualifications, and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2 years clinical experience in wound care.
• BCLS certification required.
• Experience with project management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the development of comprehensive wound care programs.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to staff in wound care.
• Participate in quality and safety initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Interpersonal Communication

Organization

Education

Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC)

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Clinical Nurse Specialist - Wound and Ostomy Care

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Reporting to the Director of Professional Practice, the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) works closely with the wound care team, Program Directors, Physicians, Managers, and the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities:

• Strengthen professional practice and quality of care within the organization.

• Facilitating and providing leadership in the development of a comprehensive wound care program, including orientation, training and evaluation plan for all staff within patient care areas related to pressure injury prevention, wounds and ostomy care.

• Support and participate in quality and safety initiatives: coach and mentor staff at the bedside while promoting clinical champions for pressure injury prevention.

• Rounding on all inpatient units and may include the emergency department and some outpatient areas, providing wound care consults expertise and care.

• Participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient care processes, patient & family-centred care and procedures at SHN.

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario

• Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) or International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWC)

• Minimum 2 years′ current clinical experience in advance and specialized knowledge of clinical skills in wound pressure injury prevention, wound and ostomy care with the ability to demonstrate knowledge of skills

• Current BCLS provider and competency.

• Knowledgeable with Quality Based Procedures, care pathways and best practices guidelines

• Familiar with CNO standards and guidelines

• Experience with project management or program planning, as well as the Lean philosophy and continuous quality improvement, preferred

• Experience with developing policies and procedures and learning packages for both staff and patients

• Evidence of strong mentoring, teaching, organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to work well in stressful situations

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community

• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with all team members

• Excellent computer skills, including word, PowerPoint and excel and competency in information and communication technology

• Demonstrated pattern of good attendance and performance

• Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to SHN′s comprehensive safety programs and practices including

staff safety, patient safety, and environmental safety and participates in regular in-service education in this area.

• Must demonstrate a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other

members of the community and public

Asset:

• Experience with electronic documentation

• Experience with on-line learning modules (creating, developing)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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