NSWOC Wound Care Nurse - Community
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ParaMed - North York, ON
Job Description
In this community nursing role, as a Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) Nurse and as working as a part of the ParaMed nursing health care team the NSWOC will provide and promote evidenced based advanced wound, ostomy and continence assessment, management and care to all patient groups either through a consultative process or by direct care.
Why you’ll love working here:
Autonomy, independence, and a work-life balance
Supportive team of peer nurses and supervisors
Opportunity to develop long term therapeutic relationships with patients
Best in class training and development programs, including a comprehensive clinical orientation and hands-on skills labs
Celebration and Recognition programs
Full-time and Part-time scheduling including every other weekend off.
Monday to Friday schedule available for both full-time & part time roles.
Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
Company paid mobile devices
Mileage compensation
Opportunities for career advancement
Employee perks and exclusive offers
What you’ll do:
Provide direct practice to patients requiring wound, ostomy and continence assessment, care and management.
Provide education to ParaMed’s nursing health care team, patient, and families.
Provide consultation /clinical support to ParaMed’s nursing health care team (direct/or remote) including recommendations for specialty products/nursing care.
Participate in wound/ostomy/continence clinical leadership opportunities.
Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Preceptor ParaMed nurses as required.
Follow wound, ostomy and continence evidence based clinical best practices and ParaMed policies and procedures.
What you bring:
Nurse Specialized in Wound Ostomy & Continence (NSWOC).
International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWCC) may be considered.
Registration with the CNO as a RegisteredNurse in good standing.
Canadian Nurses Association Certification -WOCC(C) – an asset
Minimum of 1 year experience as a practicing Registered Nurse ideally in a community setting and/or providing wound/ostomy/continence care to patients (direct care/consultation)
Current membership/registration with the Nurses Specialized in Wound Ostomy & Continence Canada (preferred)
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Time Type:
Full time
Join us as we continue our 40-year tradition to help people live better and provide the most compassionate care possible! Join a winning team and let’s succeed together!
ParaMed Home Health Care accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.
About the Company
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ParaMed has been providing home care and wellness solutions across Canada since 1974 and is a nationally accredited provider with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada. We ensure our care providers are fully trained, have access to ongoing training, have the necessary coordination and management support, are properly supervised and coached on best practices.
We have programs and specialty teams in place to support employees from recruitment throughout their careers at ParaMed to learn, grow, and provide excellent care. Our commitment to our employees and the work they do means that you can expect exceptional care providers who are well-trained, supported, and engaged.
When you choose ParaMed, you access our qualified personnel and gain from our 50-year history of providing medical and non-medical support services and a 10,000 member strong workforce. Our success and growth stem from everyone, at all levels of the organization, honoring every day our five core values of Show compassion, Invent opportunity, Be there, Strive for better, and Connect with others.
These values are the foundation of our company and set the standard for everything we do; they translate into high client satisfaction rates, superior client safety, and into a collaborative and focused working environment.
Show compassion: Naturally understanding another’s needs and wants. Having the ability to act appropriately without asking. Knowing that to be human is to care.
Invent opportunity: Taking advantage of insights and opportunities to create new ways of doing things. Naturally going beyond what is dictated. Rewarding invention.
Be there: Being able to count on each other, and making sure you’re there when your clients need you. Knowing you have each other’s back.
Strive for better: Having a positive and hopeful outlook and sharing it with clients and each other. Naturally striving for, and expecting, better outcomes.
Connect with others: Honest and frequent communication with each other and our clients. Using every opportunity to strengthen relationships. Leveraging technology to enhance care.