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Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence

Burlington Urology

Burlington, ON, Canada
Part Time (1 day a week with somewhat flexible hours)

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Please apply by sending an email with a cover letter and  resume by September 10, 2023 to:

burlingtonurology@gmail.com

Description de l'emploi

The Urology Resource Centre is a component of Burlington Urology has an open part-time position for a Registered Nurse – Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC). As a member of the Burlington Urology team in Burlington, Ontario, the NSWOC provides specialized holistic assessment and management as an interprofessional team member to assist, counsel and help manage patients with bladder cancer, prostate cancer, urinary incontinence, kidney stones, and erectile dysfunction.

Exigences/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

Description de l'entreprise/organisation

About Us:

The Urology Resource Centre was founded by Dr. Bill Love and Mrs. Jane Love in 1998. Since its inception, the centre has employed a nurse specialist in urology and has provided free services to thousands of men and women seeking general urology advice or counselling for specific urology related problems. The Urology Resource Centre is located within Burlington Urology. See www.burlingtonurology.ca/URC

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