Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence

Requirements/Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have completed Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy & Continence Canada (NSWOCC) WOC-EP program (international certification will be considered if approved by NSWOCC) preferred

• ORcompletion of the McMaster University Continence Program (either Nurse Continence Advisor certificate or Nursing Concepts in Continence Care Certificate of Professional Learning)

• Must be an RN with current certificate of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario,

• CNA certification credential WOCC(C) preferred

• A willingness to participate in further education programs/courses to remain current

• Strong communication and teaching skills

• A comprehensive knowledge of urology nursing is preferred

• Experience in organizing patient scheduling

• A willingness to learn how to teach and evaluate various erectile dysfunction interventions including intracavernosal injection, use of a penile vacuum pump and low intensity shockwave therapy

• A willingness to learn conservative treatments and counsel patients experiencing Peyronie’s Disease

• A willingness to learn hormone therapy counseling to manage to manage the potential side effects of androgen deprivation therapy for advanced prostate

• A willingness to learn electronic documentation using the Accuro documentation system

• Manage scheduling of patients into the Urology Resource Centre by receiving referrals from      urologists, family doctors, nurse practitioners and from patients themselves, including contacting patients and booking appointments