NSWOC Nurse

Extendicare; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy

Work-life balance

Team support

Training programs

Career advancement

Mileage reimbursement

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Company devices

Part-time schedule

Job summary

ParaMed is hiring a Nurse Specialized in Wound Ostomy & Continence (NSWOC) to deliver advanced wound, ostomy and continence care in a community setting. You will provide direct patient care and consult with the nursing team.

You will educate patients, families, and staff, participate in leadership opportunities, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders while benefiting from strong training and development programs.

Qualifications

• NSWOC certification or eligibility highlights competency in wound, ostomy and continence care.
• IIWCC course may be considered.
• WOCC(C) certification is an asset.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a practicing Registered Nurse, ideally in a community setting and/or wound/ostomy/continence care.
• Current RN registration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct wound, ostomy and continence care to patients.
• Educate ParaMed’s nursing health care team, patients, and families.

Skills

NSWOC certification

IIWCC course

WOCC(C) certification

Registered Nurse

Community nursing experience

Education

RN license

Job description

Job Description

In this community nursing role,asa Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC)Nurse and as working as a part of theParaMednursing 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.

Whyyou’lllove working here:

• Autonomy,independence,and a work-life balance

• Supportive teamofpeernurses 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

• Comprehensivehealthand dental benefitplans

• Company paidmobile devices

• Mileagecompensation

• Opportunities for career advancement

• Employeeperksand exclusive offers

Whatyou’lldo:

• Provide direct practice to patients requiring wound, ostomy and continence assessment,careand management.

• Provide education toParaMed’snursing health care team,patient,and families.

• Provide consultation /clinical support toParaMed’snursing 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.

• PreceptorParaMednurses asrequired.

• Follow wound, ostomy and continence evidence based clinical best practices andParaMedpolicies and procedures.

Whatyou bring:

• Nurse Specialized in Wound Ostomy & Continence (NSWOC).

• InternationalInterprofessional 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.

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 toolsassistour recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful andequitableconsideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Time Type

Part time

Compensation Details

$32.37 - $37.21

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 needsincluding high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personalsupportand home support.We workhand-in-handwith health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independentlivingand 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 hiring 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.