NSWOC Nurse

ParaMed Home Health Care; North Bay; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy

Work-life balance

Clinical orientation

Mileage reimbursement

Benefits plan

Part-time schedule

Job summary

ParaMed Home Health Care seeks a Nurse Specialized in Wound Ostomy & Continence (NSWOC) to deliver advanced wound, ostomy and continence care in a community home setting. The NSWOC will assess, manage and support care through consults or direct patient care, aligning with evidence-based practices.

You will educate patients and the nursing team, provide clinical support (on-site or remote), and collaborate with stakeholders while precepting staff and pursuing leadership opportunities within

Qualifications

• NSWOC certification and RN license required or in progress.
• Minimum 2 years’ RN experience, preferably in community care.
• WOCC(C) certification from CNA is an asset.
• Membership with NSWOC Canada preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct NSWOC care for wounds, ostomy and continence needs.
• Educate patients, families and ParaMed nursing teams.
• Offer consult/clinical support to nursing teams (direct or remote).
• Participate in wound/ostomy/continence leadership opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Precept ParaMed nurses as required.
• Follow evidence-based practices and company policies.

Skills

Wound care

Ostomy care

Continence care

Nursing leadership

Education

RN License

NSWOC Certification

IIWCC/WOCC(C) asset

Job description

Job Description

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.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• 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 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

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What You Bring

• Nurse Specialized in Wound Ostomy & Continence (NSWOC).
• International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWCC) may be considered.
• Canadian Nurses Association Certification -WOCC(C) – an asset
• 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)

This is a newly added position.

Time Type

Part time

Compensation Details

Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting 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.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

ParaMed is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

ParaMed is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.