Registered Nurse (RN) - NSWOC - Part-time 0.5

VON Canada; Chatham; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Ontario is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a part-time NSWOC role. You will utilize your specialized skills in wound assessments, ostomy care, and continence management, working with clients in home or clinic settings. Responsibilities include developing care plans, educating patients and families, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Competitive salary and benefits offered, alongside a supportive work environment focused on community health.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Tiered benefits (health, dental, LTD)

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Travel compensation

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Ontario.
• Completion of wound care specialized program required.
• Preferred three years of experience in community or acute care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive wound assessments and care plans.
• Educate clients and families on health needs.
• Mentor other care providers and improve clinical capacity.

Skills

Wound assessment

Ostomy care

Continence management

Patient education

Education

Registered Nurse license in Ontario

Completion of NSWOCC WOC-EP program

Master’s in Advanced Practice Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – NSWOC – Part-time 0.5

Description

Position at VON Canada (Ontario). $2,000 Signing Bonus + $5,000 Retention Bonus (6 months) – Conditions Apply.

• Newly increased pay rates.
• HFO offers a $25,000 CCPN incentive to eligible nurses in exchange for a 24‑month commitment.

Your Role

As an NSWOC with VON, you will leverage your specialized skills to provide comprehensive wound assessments, ostomy care, and continence management. You may work in the client’s home or a clinic and collaborate 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Improve client care planning and continuity: assess and educate clients and families, implement outcome‑directed co‑designed care plans, and incorporate education, counselling, and discharge planning as needed.
• Enhance clinical expertise: support specialized, progressive treatment modalities and case management, following established nursing principles that have demonstrated optimal wound and ostomy management.
• Empower clients and families: use adult learning principles and evidence‑based teaching materials to educate clients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions about health and service needs.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team: act as a clinical resource and mentor to other care providers, staff, and students, promoting interprofessional collaboration and improving clinical capacity.
• Collaborate with peers: work autonomously while maintaining communication; 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 stay connected during work time.
• Clinic work, where applicable.
• Opportunity to make a difference in the community.
• Opportunity to use your skills and expand your knowledge.
• 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 (preferred).
• Experience in community and home care (preferred).
• Ability to observe and make effective assessments of clinical issues.
• Ability to initiate and support health teaching.

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 invest in our staff’s growth and development, ensuring a fulfilling and rewarding career path for everyone on our team.

Apply now and make a difference with VON!

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, visit www.healthforceontario.ca/ccpn.

VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. If you are in need of accessibility support, please visit our website at https://www.von.ca/en/accessibility for further details.

VON Canada is committed to embracing and celebrating equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) as fundamental to living out our values of Respect, Compassion, and Excellence in all that we do.