Professional Practice Clinician - Wound, Ostomy & Continence (NSWOC)

Halton Healthcare; Oakville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Professional Practice Clinician specializing in Wound, Ostomy & Continence care to join their team in Oakville. The successful candidate will assess patient needs, create individualized care plans, educate staff and patients, and improve care quality while working closely with physicians. Ideal candidates will possess a strong nursing background, specialized certifications, and a collaborative approach to patient care.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• Minimum 5 years in wound, ostomy, and continence care required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical practice guidelines and assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide education on wound, ostomy, and continence care.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and support clinical team.

Skills

Communication

Patient Education

Team Collaboration

Education

Master Degree in Nursing

Certification as a Nurse Specialized in Skin, Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOCC)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Professional Practice Clinician - Wound, Ostomy & Continence (NSWOC)

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Company Description

Halton Healthcare is a leading healthcare organization comprised of three community hospitals: Georgetown Hospital, Milton District Hospital, and Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Serving nearly 400,000 residents in Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville, we are committed to transforming the community hospital experience by providing exemplary patient care. Our hospitals are renowned for their best practices in patient safety and care initiatives. For more information, visit www.haltonhealthcare.com.

Role Description

This is a full-time role for a Professional Practice Clinician specializing in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence care. The Clinician will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care closely with the Most Responsible Physician. Day-to-day tasks include conducting patient assessments, developing individualized care plans, providing wound, ostomy, and continence education, and supporting the clinical team with ongoing patient care. The role also involves leading quality improvement initiatives, patient and staff education, policy and program development to enhance patient outcomes and experiences.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Certification as a Nurse Specialized in Skin, Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOCC) care required
• Completion of a Master Degree in Nursing preferred
• Current BLS required
• Membership in specialty related organizations e.g. Canadian Association of NSWOCC , RNAO
• Minimum 5 years in wound, ostomy and continence required
• Competency in sharp wound debridement
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices, clinical practice guidelines and relevant clinical assessment tools and treatments
• Experience providing education to staff, patients and health professional regarding wound, ostomy and continence care
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively as part of an interprofessional team
• Ability to travel between the three hospitals as required
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Ability to work independently, with individuals and groups effectively
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Innovative, creative and professional role model
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize/organize multiple demands
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio required
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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