Registered Nurse, Corporate Wound and Ostomy Care - 106289

Requirements/Qualifications

Basic Requirements

• 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 continence patient health assessment skills;

• Thorough knowledge of wound and ostomy products including their indications and contraindications for use;

• Expertise in patient/family member(s) and staff teaching;

• Demonstrated ability to participate 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 participate 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).