Registered Nurse - NSWOC

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Calgary is seeking a Registered Nurse specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients with wounds and ostomies. You will provide consultation to inpatients, outpatients and families, and teach frontline staff in ostomy, wound and continence management.

The NSWOC RN will participate in education delivery, research, and committee activities, support colorectal surgical patients, and help manage patient flow

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Clinical support, consultation and one-on-one education for frontline staff on ostomy, incontinence and wound management.
• Patient and family education.
• Formal education delivery (classroom, staff meetings).
• Participation in research or committee work related to wound or ostomy care.
• Education and preparation of colorectal surgical patients.
• Managing patient flow through the outpatient ET clinic.

Skills

Wound care

Ostomy care

Communication skills

Phone consultations

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Nursing education program

Job description

Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) NSWOC Nurses are responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for individuals/families with wounds, ostomy and continence disorders. The dynamic role includes teaching and supporting patients, nurses and physicians in managing complicated wounds and providing ostomy education and care for pre-operative and post-operative surgical patients and their families. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing consultation and care to referred inpatients, outpatients and families. Key responsibilities include Clinical support, consultation and one on one education for frontline staff for ostomy, incontinence and wound management. Patient and family education. Formal education delivery (classroom, staff meetings). Participate in research or committee work related to the field of wound care or ostomy care. Participate in the education and preparation of colorectal surgical patients. Managing the flow of patients through the outpatient ET clinic.

Description:

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values.PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $40.76 to $55.79 per hour. Upon obtaining a full practice permit, the rate of pay will be adjusted to the applicable Registered Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii), as applicable.

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC)
• Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.42
• Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 09-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 8
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Location Details: As Per Location
• Hours per Shift: 7.75

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited nursing education program.Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Inpatient Surgical Experience. 2-5 years of clinical experience in ostomy and wound care. Demonstrated effective communication skills within a team required. Ability to conduct phone consultations. Excellent communication skills and ability to complete accurate phone assessments, interventions and appropriate follow-up and referrals. Ability to work independently and interdependently.

Preferred Qualifications:

Completed or enrolled in approved ET - Nurses specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Education Program (NSWOC, formally CAET).

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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Calgary Zone, Calgary, Peter Lougheed Centre

Calgary Zone, Calgary, Peter Lougheed Centre

Calgary Zone, Calgary, Peter Lougheed Centre