Registered Nurse (RN), NSWOC - Full-time

VON Canada; West Nipissing; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare team as a NSWOC, where your expertise in wound, ostomy, and continence care will make a significant impact. This role offers the chance to work closely with clients, providing personalized care plans that enhance their quality of life. You'll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, leveraging your skills to improve client outcomes and navigate healthcare challenges. Enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment dedicated to exceptional care. Make a difference in your community with this rewarding career path.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Tiered Benefits (Health, Dental, LTD)

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Travel Compensation

Smartphone for Work

Comprehensive Orientation Program

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Ontario.
• Completion of specialized nursing programs in wound care.
• Three years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive wound assessments and care.
• Educate clients and families on health and service needs.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for optimal client outcomes.

Skills

Wound Care

Ostomy Care

Continence Management

Clinical Assessment

Health Teaching

Communication Skills

Education

Registered Nurse License

Completion of NSWOCC WOC-EP program

Master's in Advanced Practice Nursing

Job description

Join Our Dynamic Team as an NSWOC!

Are you a passionate and skilled registered nurse (RN) specializing in wound, ostomy, and continence, looking to make a meaningful impact? If so, we want you to join our innovative VON healthcare team as an NSWOC!

Your Role

As an NSWOC with VON, your specialized skills and knowledge will be leveraged to provide comprehensive wound assessments, ostomy care, and continence management. You may work in the client's home or a clinic, and will work closely with an interdisciplinary team to create personalized care plans that promote healing, comfort, and improved quality of life for our clients. You will help alleviate healthcare system challenges through the NSWOC Power of Three; provision of higher quality care, reduced costs, and improved outcomes for patients.

Experience Job Satisfaction

• Improve Client Care Planning and Continuity: Assess and educate clients and their families, implement outcome-directed co-designed care plans, and incorporate education, counselling, and discharge planning as necessary to help individuals achieve their individual health goals.
• Enhance Your Clinical Expertise: Support specialized, progressive treatment modalities and case management, following established nursing principles that have demonstrated optimal wound and ostomy management and improved client outcomes.
• Empower Your Clients and their Families: Utilizing adult learning principles and evidence-based teaching materials to educate clients and families, you will empower clients to make informed decisions about their health and service requirements.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team: Act as a clinical resource and mentor other care providers, staff, and students, promoting an interprofessional collaborative team and improving clinical capacity development.
• Collaborate with Peers: Work autonomously, but not alone. VON NSWOCs across the province meet virtually every week to discuss hard cases or uncommon experiences.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries and vacation time
• Tiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Travel compensation
• Smartphone to keep you connected during work time
• Clinic work, where applicable
• The opportunity to make a difference in your community
• An opportunity to use your skills and expand your knowledge
• The opportunity to grow your career with VON
• A comprehensive orientation program

Requirements

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the province of practice
• Completion of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy & Continence Canada (NSWOCC) WOC-EP program, or;
• International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWCC), or;
• Master's prepared Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) with formal skin and wound care education
• Three years of experience in the community or acute care setting focusing on wound care is preferred
• Experience in community and home care is preferred
• Ability to observe and make effective assessments of clinical issues
• Ability to initiate and support health teaching
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that allow for effective engagement with clients, staff, and the public

About Us

VON is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our clients. We offer role autonomy and a collaborative environment where each team member plays a critical role in delivering high-quality client care. We believe in investing in our staff's growth and development and ensuring a fulfilling and rewarding career path for everyone on our team.

Come work with us - it's a job that matters!

If you're seeking a fulfilling and challenging career as an NSWOC, apply and become part of our exceptional healthcare team.

*You may qualify for the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN) through Health Force Ontario. This program provides a $25,000 incentive to eligible nurses in exchange for a 24-month commitment to an eligible employer. To view eligibility requirements, click here: www.healthforceontario.ca/ccpn

Apply now and make a difference with VON!