Wound Care Consultant (N4) - Renal Program

TRAF; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Manitoba is seeking a professional nurse specialized in wound care. Responsibilities include applying clinical skills, teaching, and ensuring patient education development. Ideal candidates have a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, recent experience in wound care, and strong communication abilities. The role offers flexible hours and requires CPR certification. Submit your application to contribute to health care improvement.

Qualifications

• Recent nursing experience in enterostomal/skin and wound care management required.
• Must be registered or eligible for registration with the College of Nurses of Manitoba.
• CPR at the Health Care Provider Level required.

Responsibilities

• Apply wound care expertise in clinical settings.
• Conduct teaching and learning activities.
• Develop patient education materials.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Problem-solving ability

Verbal and written communication

Leadership ability

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing

Masters degree in Nursing

Completion of wound care program

Job description

Overview

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the applicable Director and in collaboration with the Program Teams the incumbent is responsible for:

• Clinical Application of Wound Care expertise
• Teaching and learning activities
• Nursing practice standards
• Patient education development
• Administration
• Professional and Self Development

Note: The priority and percentages of each of the above functions will vary throughout the year and possibly from year to year.

Experience

• Recent nursing experience in enterostomal / skin and wound care management required.
• Previous experience in staff education and patient and family teaching an asset.
• Recent experience in performing ankle brachial index (ABI / ABPI) an asset.
• Knowledge of community (homecare) and primary health delivery model an asset.

Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing required.
• Masters degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Completion of post graduate course work and / or certification a recognized wound care program:
• Interprofessional Wound Care course IIWC Canadian Association Enterostomal Therapy CAET Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse WOCN. Certified Diabetic education an asset.
• Competency with word processing and presentation programs required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Certification / Licensure / Registration

• Must be registered or eligible for registration with the College of Nurses of Manitoba (C.R.N.M.).
• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
• CPR at the Health Care Provider Level required.

Qualifications and Skills

Scope of practice as documented in the RHPA. Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in complex situations. Evidence of knowledge of the principles of adult learning and teaching strategies. Demonstrated ability to function creatively and independently. Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development. Initiates and supports change. Demonstrated leadership ability.

Physical Requirements

• Hours of work are flexible and may include evening or weekend shifts as required.
• Work is primarily in a clinical setting.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family friends and neighbours please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the Apply icon below to upload their cover letter resume and copy of licenses / certification.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Additional Details

Required Experience: Contract

Key Skills: Environmental Safety, General Insurance, Electronics, Fiber, Accident Investigation, ACCA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1