Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence NSWOC

111013 ParaMed Inc.; London; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage compensation

Health and dental benefits

Company paid mobile devices

Job summary

ParaMed is seeking a Nurse Specialized in Wound Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) to join its community nursing team in Ontario. The NSWOC will deliver advanced wound, ostomy and continence assessments and management, through direct care or consultative support.

You will educate the nursing team, patients and families, participate in leadership opportunities, collaborate with stakeholders, and precept other ParaMed nurses.

Qualifications

• Active RN license with NSWOC certification.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in community nursing or direct wound/ostomy/continence care.
• IIWCC may be considered in lieu of NSWOC.
• Current NSWOC registration with NSWOC Canada preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct wound/ostomy/continence care and assessments.
• Educate patients, families and ParaMed nursing team.
• Provide consults/clinical support (direct or remote) with recommendations.
• Lead or participate in wound/ostomy/continence initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders; precept other nurses.

Skills

NSWOC

Wound Ostomy Care

Clinical Education

Education

Nurse Specialized in Wound Ostomy & Continence (NSWOC)

International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWCC)

Canadian Nurses Association Certification - WOCC(C) (assets)

NSWOC Canada registration (preferred)

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. Please note this is a new position. Casual Vacancy

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 and Full‑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)
• #ParaMedSW

ParaMedSW Time Type Part time

• Compensation Details $30.15 - $79.56

Company Information

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.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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].

Our Mission

To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

Our Vision

Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives.

Our Values

We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.