NSWOCC is a CNA Affiliate Plus of the Canadian Network of Nursing Specialties
Job Description
Position Information
This is a corporate position with th ehome base at the General Campus
Rotation/Shifts
Days, 8 hour shifts
For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change
Requirements/Qualifications
Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
Ability to perform BCLS to College of Nurses standards
Graduate of a recognized Canadian Wound, Ostomy, Continence Education Program (WOC-EP) or equivalent and/or 3 months of relevant clinical experience
knowledge of standards and guidelines of wound, ostomy and continence care
Technical knowledge and skills in Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
Comprehensive wound, ostomy and contience patient health assessment skills
Thorough knowldege of standards and guidelines of wound and ostomy products including their indications and contraindications for use
expertise in patient/family member(s) and staff teaching
Demonstrated ability to particiapte as an active member of the health care team
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in an oral and written format with patients, public, colleagues and other health discipline
Identifies a commitment to personal continuing education activities
Demonstrated understanding and a willingness to particiapte in self -evaluation
Must be eligible to work in Canada
Preferred Qualifications
BSc. N.
Member of RNAO
CNA certification, WOCC(C)
Proficiency in English and French - oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level)