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Restoring Sheep's Wool to Clinical Practice: An Evidence-Based Opportunity to Reduce Preventable Wounds. Pressure injuries, chronic wounds, and skin breakdown continue to cause avoidable suffering across acute care, long‑term care, and home‑care settings. Despite decades of innovation, many frontline clinicians still struggle with the same challenges: moisture, friction, shear, and compromised skin integrity. Yet emerging peer‑reviewed research, alongside historical clinical use, is pointing back to a natural, renewable material with remarkable properties: medical‑grade sheep's wool. What the Evidence Shows Recent peer‑reviewed studies have demonstrated that wool can: • Reduce friction and shear forces • Support micro‑circulation • Regulate moisture and temperature • Improve patient comfort and compliance • Reduce the incidence of pressure injuries in at‑risk populations These findings echo the long history of wool's use in hospitals, military medicine, and wound‑care wards before synthetic materials replaced natural fibres. Why Wool Matters Now Today's wound‑care landscape is calling for solutions that are: • Clinically effective • Cost‑efficient= • Sustainable • Comfortable for patients • Easy for staff to implement Wool meets all five criteria and yet it remains under‑examined in modern clinical research. A Call for Collaboration Soul Comfort Medical is seeking partnerships with: • NSWOCs and SWANs • Wound‑care researchers • Universities and clinical research teams • Long‑term care and acute‑care facilities Our goal is to co‑design and support new clinical trials that explore wool's role in: • Pressure injury prevention • Skin protection for immobile or high‑risk patients • Moisture and microclimate management • Comfort‑focused wound‑care interventions We believe wool has the potential to significantly reduce preventable wounds, but advancing this work requires collaboration with the clinicians and researchers who understand the realities of patient care. Let's Move This Forward Together If you are interested in participating in a study, partnering on research design, or exploring wool's clinical applications, we would be honoured to connect. Have you seen our new testimonial video about diabetic heel ulcers healing in record time? (Click the button below to watch our videos located at the bottom of the page.)

Four months after the release of the Canadian Best Practice Recommendations in Wound Care for People Who Use Drugs: A Harm Reduction Approach, this podcast offers an opportunity to revisit not just what was created—but why it was created, and how. Developed by Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC®) in partnership with the Harm Reduction Nurses Association (HRNA) and the Ontario Network of People Who Use Drugs (ONPUD), the Best Practice Recommendations (BPRs) marked a significant step forward in advancing more inclusive, evidence-informed wound care. While the document itself was officially launched in December 2025, this podcast—recorded prior to its release—captures the intention, care, and collaboration that shaped its development from the very beginning. As shared by Corey Ranger, Andrzej Celinski, Priyanka Jani, and Lili Berescu, this work was never intended to be developed quickly. Instead, it was approached with intention—ensuring that all voices were heard, particularly those with lived and living experience, and that the process itself reflected the same principles of harm reduction that the document promotes. The panelists reflect on the time, collaboration, and thoughtfulness required to create guidance that is not only clinically sound, but also compassionate, equitable, and grounded in real-world practice. Throughout the podcast, it becomes clear that these BPRs are more than a clinical resource—they represent a shift in how care is understood and delivered. Rooted in harm reduction, the recommendations position wound care as a critical point of connection: an opportunity to build trust, reduce stigma, and engage individuals who may otherwise be excluded from traditional healthcare systems. This intention is echoed across the discussion, with speakers emphasizing the importance of meeting people where they are, without judgment, and recognizing the broader social and structural factors that influence health. The conversation also reinforces the collaborative and inclusive model that defined the development of the BPRs. By bringing together clinicians, researchers, and individuals with lived experience through partnerships with HRNA and ONPUD, the recommendations reflect both clinical expertise and community insight. This approach—also highlighted in the original launch—ensures that the guidance is not only evidence-based, but meaningful, practical, and responsive to the needs of those it is designed to support. Importantly, the podcast looks ahead as much as it looks back. The speakers describe the BPRs as a starting point—an evolving resource meant to be applied, adapted, and built upon over time. Together, the podcast and the document underscore a shared goal: to advance more compassionate, person-centred care and to continue pushing the boundaries of what equitable healthcare can and should look like. Access the Best Practice Recommendations The Canadian Best Practice Recommendations in Wound Care for People Who Use Drugs: A Harm Reduction Approach are now available online. We encourage all clinicians, educators, and healthcare leaders to explore the document and consider how these recommendations can be applied within their own practice and organizations: Review the full Best Practice Recommendations Share the resource with your team and colleagues Integrate harm reduction principles into your wound care practice Access the BPRs here: https://nswoc.ca/bpr#wound-care-pwud Together, by revisiting this work and continuing the conversation, we can build on its foundation and advance safer, more inclusive, and more compassionate care for people who use drugs across Canada. Speakers Featured in the Podcast The podcast brings together a thoughtful and well-rounded group of speakers whose perspectives reflect the intersection of clinical practice, advocacy, education, and lived experience in harm reduction. Corey Ranger, President of the Harm Reduction Nurses Association (HRNA), brings a strong national leadership voice grounded in frontline nursing practice. With over a decade of experience in street outreach, community, and public health settings, Corey has been deeply engaged in harm reduction work since 2013. In the discussion, he speaks to the evolution of harm reduction within healthcare systems, emphasizing the need for nurses and interdisciplinary teams to adopt flexible, patient-centered approaches. He highlights how integrating harm reduction into wound care is not only practical, but essential to improving access, building trust, and reducing preventable complications among underserved populations. Andrzej Celinski, a member of the Canadian Association of People Who Use Drugs (CAPUD), contributes a critical and deeply reflective perspective shaped by both lived and learned experience. With academic training in environmental studies and urban planning from York University, Andrzej situates harm reduction within broader systems—particularly housing, urban infrastructure, and public policy. In the podcast, he challenges listeners to consider how drug prohibition and structural inequities create and sustain harm, while advocating for approaches that prioritize dignity, autonomy, and community-led solutions. His insights reinforce the importance of including people with lived experience in the development of best practice recommendations. Priyanka Jani brings a dynamic blend of clinical experience and grassroots advocacy to the conversation. As a nurse who has worked across long-term care, public health, and community settings in Hamilton and Kitchener, Priyanka has developed a strong foundation in supporting diverse and often underserved populations. Her work as a Consumption Treatment Service (CTS) nurse with Sanguen Health Centre, along with her leadership role on the Board of Directors of the Student Overdose Prevention Education Network (SOPEN), has positioned her at the forefront of harm reduction education and outreach. In the podcast, she speaks to the importance of meeting patients where they are and ensuring that wound, ostomy, and continence care is accessible, equitable, and responsive to the realities of people who use drugs and those experiencing housing insecurity. Lili Berescu offers a deeply community-rooted perspective informed by years of practice in the Waterloo region. As an NSWOC and WOCC(C)-certified nurse, Lili has worked across a range of settings including Consumption Treatment Services, public health, outreach programs, and safer supply initiatives. Their experience in various health settings has provided unique insight into the complexities of delivering care in harm reduction environments. In the discussion, Lili emphasizes the importance of creating safe, inclusive spaces where individuals feel heard and respected, and highlights how integrating harm reduction principles into everyday nursing practice can strengthen relationships, improve outcomes, and support more compassionate systems of care.

Job Listings Interested in posting a job on this page? Please fill out our job posting application. For any questions please contact Catherine Harley at office@nswoc.ca. Job Posting Application Nursing Clinical Coordinator, Wound Ostomy Continence University Health Network Eaton Building, 585 University Ave, Toronto, ON M5G 2N2, Canada Posted Thursday, April 30, 2026 Close Read Posting Details Clinical Strategy Manager Coloplast Oakville, ON, Canada Posted Friday, March 13, 2026 Close Read Posting Details NSWOC- Nurse The Care Company Greater Toronto Area, ON, Canada Posted Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Close Read Posting Details Wound Care Nurse Consultant RN Bayshore HealthCare Hamilton, ON, Canada Posted Monday, January 12, 2026 Close Monday, March 16, 2026 Read Posting Details Registered Nurse, NSWOC (Multiple Positions) VON Canada Posted Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Close Read Posting Details Nurse, Wound Care Spectrum Health Care Toronto, ON, Canada Posted Friday, December 5, 2025 Close Read Posting Details Nurse, Wound Care Spectrum Health Care Mississauga, ON, Canada Posted Monday, November 3, 2025 Close Read Posting Details Registered Nurse - NSWOC VHA Home HealthCare Toronto, ON, Canada Posted Friday, October 31, 2025 Close Read Posting Details Infirmier(ère) clinicien(ne) spécialisé(e) en soins de plaie & stomothérapie Hôpital Montfort Ottawa, ON, Canada Posted Thursday, October 9, 2025 Close Read Posting Details Community NSWOC Nurse (NSWOC) Stay At Home Nursing Services Inc Posted Friday, September 12, 2025 Close Monday, October 13, 2025 Read Posting Details Infirmier(ère) clinicien(ne) spécialisé(e) en soins de plaie & stomothérapie Montfort Ottawa, ON, Canada Posted Thursday, May 29, 2025 Close Sunday, November 2, 2025 Read Posting Details Registered Nurse - Wound, Ostomy (ID: 30584) St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton - Charlton Campus 50 Charlton Ave E, Hamilton, ON L8N 1Y3, Canada Posted Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Close Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Read Posting Details Conseiller(ère) en soins infirmiers - Soins de plaies/Nursing Consultant - Wound Care Le CIUSSS de l’Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal Montreal, QC, Canada Posted Thursday, March 19, 2026 Close Read Posting Details Nurse Specializing in Wounds Ostomy & Continence (NSWOC Certified) Partners in Community Nursing 1001 Burns St E, Whitby, ON L1N 1Y6, Canada Posted Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Close Read Posting Details Wound Care Specialist Ontario Health atHome Ottawa, ON, Canada Posted Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Close Thursday, December 31, 2026 Read Posting Details NSWOC Nurse - RN ParaMed Home Health Care Toronto, ON, Canada Posted Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Close Thursday, December 31, 2026 Read Posting Details Infirmier clinicien ou infirmière clinicienne-Services de soins de plaies et de Stomie-HGM Montreal, QC, Canada Posted Friday, December 19, 2025 Close Friday, January 23, 2026 Read Posting Details Registered Nurse (Skin, Wound, & Ostomy Care) - 15801 Queensway Carleton Hospital Ottawa, ON, Canada Posted Monday, November 24, 2025 Close Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Read Posting Details Clinical Nurse Specialist University Health Network 170 Emmett Ave, York, ON M6M 2J5, Canada Posted Monday, November 3, 2025 Close Thursday, November 6, 2025 Read Posting Details Clinical Nurse Specialist - Wound and Ostomy Care Scarborough Health Network 3050 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON M1P 2V5, Canada Posted Friday, October 10, 2025 Close Read Posting Details Chief Executive Officer, Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC®) Ottawa, ON, Canada Posted Monday, October 6, 2025 Close Read Posting Details SWAN Nurse opening Bayshore Healthcare Posted Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Close Read Posting Details NSWOC Wound Care Nurse - Community ParaMed North York, ON, Canada Posted Friday, May 16, 2025 Close Read Posting Details Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) Nova Scotia Health / Valley Regional Hospital North, 150 Exhibition St, Kentville, NS B4N 1C3, Canada Posted Friday, December 13, 2024 Close Read Posting Details

< Back Nursing Clinical Coordinator, Wound Ostomy Continence University Health Network Eaton Building, 585 University Ave, Toronto, ON M5G 2N2, Canada Full-Time $45.85 - $57.31CAD/Hour View Full Job Description How to Apply Please apply online at: UHN Careers View Full Job Description Job Description As a key member of the Toronto General Site and UHN Wound, Ostomy, Continence and Skin Clinical Leadership interdisciplinary team, the Clinical Coordinator is responsible for applying advanced clinical knowledge and staying current with best practices in wound, ostomy, continence and skin care. This role-plays a critical part in ensuring high quality, coordinated care across both inpatient and outpatient settings. The Clinical Coordinator provides expert consultations and direct care for patients with complex wounds, fistulas, and ostomies, while also supporting patients and families through education and discharge planning. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the role involves active participation in quality improvement initiatives, including program development, monitoring, and outcome evaluation. The Clinical Coordinator contributes to academic and research projects, supports staff education, and provides leadership in advancing clinical practice. Administrative responsibilities, interdisciplinary collaboration, and cross-functional duties are also integral to this position. Duties Coordinate and oversee care for patients with complex wound, ostomy, and skin care needs, ensuring seamless service delivery across care settings Perform expert clinical assessments, providing consultations, and developing individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams Deliver patient and family education related to ostomy and wound care, and develop tailored educational materials Lead and support quality improvement initiatives, evaluate clinical outcomes, and foster the integration of evidence-based practices Contribute to research and academic initiatives, maintain accurate clinical documentation, support workflow improvements, and act as a clinical resource within the organization Collaborate across departments and perform other related duties consistent with the scope of the role Requirements/Qualifications Master’s degree in Nursing preferred Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario Completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program, Level II Rescuer certification Completion or in progress of of an advanced education program such as: NSWOCC, MClSc-WH, MScCH: WPC, WOCN, or IIWCCCNA Certification in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Certified Canada WOCC(C) Membership in the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) or other organizations relevant to the role preferred Five (5) years of relevant experience preferably in an acute care setting Two (2) or more years experience in the specialty of wound, ostomy and continence care Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task Compliance with confidentiality requirements Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies Excellent teaching skills with the ability to teach one-on-one and/or groups Ability to function collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and/or independently/autonomously standards Ability to use Electronic Patient record system effectively Research experience an asset Company/Organization Description Why join UHN? In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN. Competitive offer packages Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ ) Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service A flexible work environment and opportunity for remote work Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.) Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration. All applications must be submitted before the posting close date. UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application. UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

NSWOCC Members Journal Club What is Journal Club? Join NSWOCC Journal Club Meeting Dates and Times Upcoming Meetings How Journal Club Works Leading a Journal Club Meeting Role of a Journal Club Member Past Journal Articles & Meeting Leaders "Nominate" a Journal Article What is Journal Club? The NSWOCC Members Journal Club is a monthly virtual meeting open to NSWOCC Members of all levels of nursing experience to come together to discuss a either a Wound, Ostomy or Continence article. The Journal Club offers Members the opportunity to connect, learn, and share expertise & experience in a safe and fun environment. Led by the NSWOCC Membership Core Program, the goal is to make sure everyone feels empowered to participate and that each voice in the group is heard so we can all grow and learn together. "Not all members will have the same degree of confidence, experience, or previous participation in a journal club. Let’s all watch out for each other, and encourage everyone to find their voice, so it continues to be a rewarding and enriching group experience. We all come from different parts of the country, different walks of life and varying degrees of work experience, which is truly a strength as we can learn so much from each other!" Angela Koziak, RN, BScN, NSWOC NSWOCC Members Journal Club Leader Join the NSWOCC Journal Club The NSWOCC Journal Club is open to all active NSWOCC Members and Associates. To join, please scroll down and click "RSVP" beside one of the upcoming meetings. RSVP for an upcoming meeting Meeting Dates & Times As of 2025, Journal Club now takes place on the third Thursday of the month at 9pm Atlantic/5pm Pacific To accommodate Members from coast to coast to coast, the Journal Club is run at the same time in on the third Thursday of each month in the evening at 9 pm Atlantic, 8pm Eastern, 7pm Centra l, 6pm Mountain, and 5pm Pacific. The meeting runs for 1 hour. No meeting is scheduled for July, August, or December. Upcoming Meetings May 21, 2026 Ostomy OPEN Meeting Leader: OPEN Want to lead (or co-lead) this article? RSVP for this meeting View Article June 18, 2026 Wound The use of compression therapy for peripheral oedema: considerations in people with heart failure Meeting Leader: Laura Patterson Want to lead (or co-lead) this article? RSVP for this meeting View Article Load More How Journal Club Works Before the Meeting At any time, the Journal Club Members may “nominate” an interesting wound, ostomy or continence-related journal article they have come across to add to the library of Journal Club articles. The topic of the journal article rotates monthly between a wound topic, ostomy topic, and continence topic to ensure the full tri-specialty is covered. You can view the upcoming topics ab ove . All Journal Club members will be provided a calendar invite and link to join the virtual meeting on Zoom prior to the meeting. You can also RSVP for the meeting & receive the Zoom link by clicking the "RSVP" button for one of the upcoming meetings above . During the meeting Most Journal Club meetings will have around 1 0-12 members in a Zoom room to facilitate good discussion*. The meeting runs for 1 hour, and is outlined as follows: Welcome and Introduction (5 min) Journal Club Leader summarizes the article & introduces the first question (5 min) Group Discussion (45 min) Wrap up/summary of discussion points (5 min) *In the event of a larger meeting, in order to make sure everyone has the opportunity to participate equally, the meeting may be separated into two "breakout rooms" during the Group Discussion period if necessary. In this case, the full group would return to the main room during the wrap up/summary period to share their breakout group's discussion points. Leading a Journal Club Meeting Leading a Journal Club meeting isn't designed to be daunting - you don't have to be a subject matter expert or a genius! Your role as the Journal Club leader is more like a moderator. If you'd like to lead one of the upcoming meetings, just click on "want to lead (or co-lead) this article" button for one of the meetings ab ove to put your name forward. Welcome and Introduction As the leader, you would lead a brief summation of the article (recapping main points of the article), followed by posing an initial question to the group to begin the discussion. Group Discussion While discussion continues, your general duties are to: A llow for natural discussion while moderat ing for respectful interaction Ensure reserved members have an opportunity to speak and more vocal members do not dominate the discussion Listen for members who are trying to speak but become ‘cut off’ by the discussion Steer group back on topic should discussion veer off on a significant tangent Monitor the time and announce 10-minute warning to session wrap up At the end of the meeting, you would then provide a conclusion: Provide a brief summary of discussion Consider reiterating one or two highlights or interesting moments of discussion Thank members Role of a Journal Club Member As a Journal Club Member, it is your responsibility to come prepared for the group by having read and reviewed the chosen article, along with a couple questions to contribute to the discussion. You will also have the opportunity to vote on the upcoming month's article and date. In accordance with the goals of the Journal Club and NSWOCC's values, please be considerate, supportive, and respectful when you participate in Journal Club. Past Journal Articles & Meeting Leaders Wound POSTPONED - The use of compression therapy for peripheral oedema: considerations in people with heart failure Meeting Leader Laura Patterson Date April 16, 2026 View Article Continence Does treatment of constipation improve faecal incontinence in institutionalized elderly patients? Meeting Leader Shelly Barnes, BC Date March 19, 2026 View Article Ostomy Prophylactic mesh does not prevent parastomal hernia in long-term: Meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis Meeting Leader Shelly Barnes, BC Date February 19, 2026 View Article Wound Negative pressure wound therapy versus usual care in patients with surgical wound healing by secondary intention in the UK (SWHSI-2): an open-label, multi centre, parallel group, randomised controlled trial Meeting Leader Kira Stewart, MClSc - WH, BScN, NSWOC, RN Date January 15, 2026 View Article Wound Postponed Meeting Leader Postponed Date November 20, 2025 View Article Ostomy Stoma Bridge Types and Their Impact on Patient Outcomes Meeting Leader Jessica Jones, N, BN, stomothérapeute, WOCC(C) Date October 16, 2025 View Article Continence Evaluation of systemic estrogen for preventing urinary tract infections in postmenopausal women Meeting Leader Shelly Barnes, BC Date September 18, 2025 View Article Wound Healing Rate and Time to Closure of Venous Leg Ulcers: A Real-World Service Evaluation of Neuromuscular Electrostimulation as an Adjunct to Compression Therapy Meeting Leader CLOSED Date April 17, 2025 View Article Wound Evaluation and Management of Pelvic Osteomyelitis in Stage IV Pressure Injuries: A Multidisciplinary Collaborative Approach Meeting Leader CLOSED Date March 20, 2025 View Article Continence Dementia Associated with Anticholinergic Drugs Used for Overactive Bladder: A Nested Case-Control Study Using the French National Medical-Administrative Database Meeting Leader CLOSED Date February 20, 2025 View Article Load More "Nominate" a Journal Article Complete the form below to add the Journal Article to the NSWOCC Members Journal Club Library Nominate an article