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Position Statements Canadian Urinary Diversion Position Statement Position Statements Preoperative Stoma Site Marking for Fecal Diversions: Ileostomy and Colostomy Position Statements Canadian Urinary Diversion Position Statement: Collaboration of Canadian Urological Association, Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada, and Urology Nurses of Canada January 2022 The purpose of this national position statement is to support health care professionals, including surgeons, nurse specialized in wound, ostomy, and continence (NSWOC) and urology nurses with the delivery of standardized clinical best practices for the pre- and postoperative care management of patients undergoing a urinary diversion. Through this position statement, we have the opportunity to reinforce the fundamental principles enabling health care practitioners to educate and counsel patients on the various urinary diversion options. Full Position Statement Canadian Urinary Diversion Position Statement Preoperative Stoma Site Marking for Fecal Diversions: Ileostomy and Colostomy Preoperative Stoma Site Marking for Fecal Diversions: Ileostomy and Colostomy: Position Statement of the Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (CSCRS) and the Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC). March 2020 This position statement marks a collaborative project between the Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (CSCRS) and the Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC). NSWOCC grants permission for you to make copies of this enabler of practice. Users of this enabler of practice must ensure they have first familiarized themselves with the full position statement. The NSWOCC would like to thank the 5 Colon and Rectal Surgeons and 12 NSWOCs from across Canada who dedicated time and effort over the past year in completing this project. Full Position Statement Position Statement Enabler L’énoncé de position L’énoncé de position – outil d’aide Each year a projected 10,000 Canadians have colorectal surgery to create an ostomy. Widely adopted complication rates in the literature suggest that 21-70% of these will result in complications. Obesity, emergency surgery, diabetes and preoperative stoma site marking have been demonstrated to have the most significant impact on complication rates. Stoma site marking has a preventative role. The purpose of this position statement is to guide surgeons and NSWOCs in the effective placement of fecal stomas for patients undergoing ostomy surgery and to improve patient outcomes through reduced postoperative complications. The location of the stoma is a crucial factor in preventing problems. Stoma complications often result in an extended hospital stay and longer recovery for the patient, at an already stressful time. The evidence is clear; preoperative marking of the patient by qualified personnel for ideal stoma site placement reduces the risk of early complications and leads to higher health-related quality of life. A more informed patient involved in comprehending the impact of the stoma and its care will lead to a better quality of life after discharge. The body of literature is emphatic that preoperative site marking should be mandatory in elective cases. This position statement reinforces the necessity to have NSWOC and surgeons available at all times for emergency case interventions for stoma site marking.

Industry Associates NSWOCC has two opportunities for industry members to join our Association: either as an Industry Associate, or an Industry Associate PLUS. Industry Associates or Industry Associate PLUS are a company, or an individual who represents a company, whose primary business is related to the field of wound, ostomy, and/or continence care, and who is interested in and supportive of the objectives of NSWOCC. Industry Associates receive exclusive Members-only benefits, while Industry Associate PLUS receive additional discounts, exclusive access, and more. Industry representatives have the option of registering as a company representing more than one individual. When registering, you will just need to enter the contact information for one main contact of the company. Industry Associate $175.00 Annual Registration Fee Associate Type with NSWOCC Register now! Industry Associates receive exclusive Members-only benefits, similar to all other NSWOCC Members and Associates. Industry Associate Plus $500.00 Annual Registration Fee Associate Type with NSWOCC Register now! Industry Associate PLUS receive additional benefits on top of those enjoyed by NSWOCC Members and Associates, including discounts, exclusive access & right of refusal, and more. Industry Associate Plus Key Advantages Discount on Webinars Industry Associate Plus associates are offered a $250 discount on hosting continuing education webinars in partnership with NSWOCC. Learn more: hosting a webinar Priority Access National Conferences First to receive the Corporate Partnership Package of sponsorship opportunities (starting in 2024) 10% discount on the cost of registering company representatives for the National Conference NSWOC Advance First right of refusal for ad placement in the NSWOC Advance Learn more: NSWOC Advance Discount on Industry News Posts Standard cost for an Industry News Post - $500.00 Pricing discounts for: Industry Associate Plus is $300.00 (Total $200.00 per post) Industry Associate is $225.00 (Total of $275.00 per post) Learn more Job Postings Ability to advertise job postings on the NSWOCC job board at www.nswoc.ca/jobs Learn more: Job Board Shared Benefits for both Industry Associate & Industry Associate Plus

< Back Advanced Practice Nurse in wound, ostomy and continence care Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Ottawa, ON, Canada Permanent, Full-time From $41.84 to $60.58 per hour View Full Job Description How to Apply Apply online at: Careers (Myworkdayjobs.com) View Full Job Description Job Description The successful candidate will practice according to the Canadian Nurses Association Advanced Practice Nursing framework to assess, plan, implement and evaluate needs for children/youth with complex wound, ostomy, G-Tube and/or continence issues. Services are provided in consultation and in collaboration with all members of the health care team including those on the Community Discharge Team. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practices, family centered/multicultural care and evidence of working well within a multidisciplinary team. The Advanced Practice Nurse will practice according to the framework for Advanced Nursing Practice as set out by the CNA. Direct Comprehensive Patient Care: Provide expert nursing care to patients as it pertains to their wound, ostomy and continence (WOC) needs Optimizing Health Systems: Review of WOC related safety events (SRS) and provide expert recommendation for systems improvement Review WOC related metrics through Epic reporting and analyze for improvements to develop the WOC program Participate and promotes early identification and assessment of the patient’s needs related to WOC needs. Using evidence based data, lead quality improvement initiatives for the WOC program Responsible for the development and management of medical directives for the WOC program Responsible for the development and management of WOC related policy, procedure and standard work Education: Provide parent and patient education to patient undergoing treatment as it pertains to their WOC needs. Develop and deliver curriculum related to the WOC program to CHEO staff, medical staff, and medical residents Support staff to develop, implement and evaluate the care plan related to WOC issues. Ongoing mentorship Research: Enhances the scientific base of nursing practice by utilizing and supporting research in nursing and with other disciplines Evaluates nursing and multidisciplinary research and assesses its impact on patient care and nursing services where appropriate Interprets, communicates and disseminates research findings to support patient care and recommended policy changes based on research Leadership: Participate as CHEO Best Practice Spotlight Organization Champion Lead for Pressure Ulcer Prevention. Provide leadership to CHEO nursing staff as an expert in WOC care. Consultation and Collaboration: Provide consultative service to inpatients requiring expert WOC care. Collaborate with the surgical and medical teams to offer advanced nursing services to patients requiring expert WOC care Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (ie Occupational Therapy) to optimize outcomes for patients requiring WOC services. Work with the inpatient units and Community Discharge Team to support safe and timely discharge Participate in Medbuy product review related to wound, ostomy, g-tube and continence products The APN will work closely with nursing leadership to outline the goals of the WOC program and develop an implementation strategy in order to optimize the program in a period of significant growth. The successful candidate will adapt well to change and can manage not only competing priorities, but changing priorities. The APN may be assigned work not outlined above, but as it relates to the wound, ostomy and g-tube program. Requirements/Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS Police Record Check (PRC) (Essential) Current registration with the College of Nurses (Essential) Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (Essential) Master’s degree in Nursing or a related field (Essential) Acute care pediatric nursing experience ( Preferred) and/or case management experience 3-5 years (Preferred) Bilingualism (English/French) ( Preferred) Completion of an NSWOC education program or willingness to obtain (Essential) Experience managing GTube, ostomies and complex wounds (Essential) Demonstrated competency in assessment of pediatric health care needs. (Essential) Demonstrated problem solving skills (Essential) Ability to work autonomously (Essential) Effective communication skills including patient advocacy (Essential) Effective negotiation skills (Essential) Ability to function effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment (Essential) Demonstrated leadership skills (Essential) Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles (Essential) RNAO BPSO Champion Certificate or willing needs to obtain with 3 months of hire (Essential) Company/Organization Description

Professional Development < Back Allison Lachaine MN, BScN, RN, NSWOC, IIWCC Professional Development My name is Allison Lachaine, MN, BScN, RN, NSWOC, IIWCC and I have been appointed as the new NSWOCC Core Program Leader for the Professional Development Core Program. I am the clinical nurse specialist for wound, ostomy, and continence at CarePartners community agency in Kitchener, Ontario. I started as a wound resource nurse in acute care on an in-person surgery unit where I worked in collaboration with the hospital’s Wound Care clinician. Discovering my love for wound care excellence, I then went on to complete the International Interdisciplinary Wound Care Course and then worked as the program lead for two community hospitals. As an avid and lifelong learner, I then went on to complete the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Institute’s NSWOC Program. In my current role, I am the provincial program lead for skin, wound, ostomy, and continence and work with Ontario Health at Home to ensure best practices are being utilized through all areas of the community from clinics to patients’ homes.

Treasurer < Back Misty Stephens MClSc(WH), BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Treasurer Misty Stephens started her career as an ICU trauma nurse and then transitioned into being an NSWOC in 2013. Since then she has been working in acute care as the certified NSWOC. She is the chair of BC provincial skin and wound committee and value analysis teams. Misty is the regional NSWOC BC / Yukon director. She is an instructor for the University of Victoria and has co-written the Wound Management for healthcare professional levels 1 & 2. She also works at a private ostomy clinic. Misty has 3 kids and a wonderful husband and in her spare time she likes to travel to their cabin in the Interior of BC for back country adventures and exploring.

Chief Executive Officer < Back Catherine Harley (she/her) eMBA, RN, IIWCC Chief Executive Officer Catherine has served as the Chief Executive Officer (formerly Executive Director) for Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy & Continence Canada (NSWOCC) for the last 20 years and was also the first Executive Director for the Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC) for 5 years. Past experience includes serving as the Director of Global Strategic Marketing, Wound Care Core Business for ConvaTec division of Bristol-Myers Squibb in Skillman, New Jersey, USA and Business Unit Manager for Wound and Skin Care based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada prior to that. As an International Healthcare Consultant, she facilitated strategic business planning for the Board of Directors of the World Council of Enterostomal Therapists (WCET) in Hong Kong, Ostomy Canada Society and the International Skin Tears Panel (ISTAP). A Registered Nurse with a neurosurgical ICU clinical background, she completed the International Interdisciplinary Wound Care Course (IIWCC) at the University of Toronto, studied post graduate business and completed a post graduate program in Not-for-Profit Board Governance at the Telfer School of Business University of Ottawa and Rottman School of Business, University of Toronto.

Office Administrator < Back Zachary Abraham (he/him) Office Administrator Zach is a 4th year student in Honours Health Studies at the University of Waterloo. While completing his undergraduate degree he has developed a strong interest in population health research and aims to pursue further studies after receiving a bachelor’s degree. Through his studies and working alongside professors, Zach has found an interest in the field and developed specific interest in gerontology, psychiatric epidemiology, and health service utilization. He is currently conducting research involving marginalization and its relationship with psychiatric readmission. Zach’s recent work experience include being a research assistant as well as working in athletics and conditioning all at the University of Waterloo. These experiences have helped him to develop an array of skills which allow him to take on new challenges and work in a variety of different settings.

Nominating Committee Chair < Back Laureen Sommerey MN, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Nominating Committee Chair

< Back Wound Care Specialist Southlake Regional Health Centre 596 Davis Dr, Newmarket, ON L3Y 2P9, Canada Permanent Full Time View Full Job Description How to Apply Read the full job description at: https://southlake.njoyn.com/cl3/xweb/Xweb.asp?tbtoken=ZVxaShpeDVByFgYFQFAiZE86d2NfaVVVBFFMIV4KCnlRWTIaKzEfdmdwBzYYGhBRT3NiF3U%3D&chk=ZVpaShM%3D&CLID=53636&page=jobdetails&JobID=J0622-0467&lang=1 View Full Job Description Job Description JOB SUMMARY Reporting to the Manager Interprofessional Practice, Skin and Wound and Student Placements, the Wound Care Specialist will work collaboratively with the leadership team, educators and inter-professional team to ensure the development and implementation of best practices in skin care and prevention and management of wounds. Effective leadership will result in consistent application of evidence informed practices to achieve quality patient care that improves outcomes in our high-risk patient populations. The Wound Care Specialist is instrumental in program development aimed to reduce the incidence and prevalence of pressure injuries. Teaching and mentoring of staff, evaluating outcomes, and monitoring and reporting of selected indicators are key components of this role. The Wound Care Specialist will function with a high degree of attention to detail, quality of workmanship, accuracy and ability to prioritize work in a dynamic, fast paced, team setting, often working with competing priorities. As a member of the Interprofessional Practice team, the Wound Care Specialist is committed to Southlake’s purpose of “Building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships and amazing people” by living the Southlake Values and upholding the hospital Code of Conduct. Requirements/Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS RN certificate of competence in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Bachelor’s Degree. CNA certification in Wound Ostomy and Continence. Master’s Degree preferred. Recognized course in Debridement preferred. Minimum 3 years relevant nursing experience related to wound and skin management. Member of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) (preferred). Member of RNAO interest group, Ontario Wound Interest Group (ONTWIG) (preferred). Member of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOC) (preferred). Member of Canadian Association of Wound Care (CAWC) (preferred). Demonstrated understanding of interprofessional collaboration and education. Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal communication, team building, and coaching skills that encourages positive interactions among all members of the health care team. Proven experience in needs assessment, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Proven experience in the planning and implementation of quality improvement projects. Systems level thinking and ability to think strategically. Ability to review and critically analyze literature and research and to apply findings and theoretical frameworks into clinical practice and standards of care. Demonstrated commitment to the principles of Patient and Family-Centred Care. Demonstrated ability to provide effective clinical practice leadership. Ability to work independently, be self-directed and participate in/lead interprofessional teams. Proven ability to facilitate ongoing staff development. Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and development. Demonstrated conflict resolution skills. Ability to make independent decisions based on knowledge of current situations and sound judgement. Proficiency in working with Microsoft Office 365, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Ability to manage data to produce statistics, metrics, scorecards and reports required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong multi-tasking ability. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Ability to produce high quality work with attention to detail. Ability to use good judgement in assessing difficult situations with resourcefulness and strong problem solving skills. Ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment. Ability to perform the essential duties of the job. Proven attendance record. Demonstrates understanding and complies with Southlake policies and procedures. Fosters a safe and inclusive environment for all. Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Regional Health Centre Always with compassion Power of many Serve with purpose Every voice matters Courage to think differently As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department. Successful candidates will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination (two doses) from the Ontario Ministry of Health website or other authorized source directly to the Occupational Health and Safety department. In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a written explanation of the ground and any supporting documentation to determine if you are exempt from this requirement to the recruitment team. A recruitment representative may follow up with you for further information if necessary. At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace. Company/Organization Description Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka. Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

Secretary < Back Roxie Demers BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Secretary My name is Roxie Demers. I am a Registered Nurse with the designation of Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence and I am employed by SE Health in Hamilton. I have worked there for two and a half years. Before SE Health I worked at a regional hospital as a Skin and Wound Nurse. I completed my IIWCC in 2018 and decided to continue my education and acquire my NSWOC certification in 2020. I am Wound, Ostomy and Continence certified with the Canadian Nurses Association. For the past two years, I have participated on the Board of Wounds Niagara with our first post Covid Conference in the winter of 2023. I am also on the board of Niagara Ostomy Association, and I have an “Ask the NSWOC” page in their monthly newsletter. I have been invited to speak at their meetings several times. Part of my responsibilities with my present employers is to provide education for new hires, speak at group practice meetings, mentor nurses who have identified need for extra education in wound in ostomy. I have been asked to participate on the Coloplast Continence Advisory board which is a forum for exchanges with fellow clinicians with regards to continence nursing. I am part of the clinical faculty of NSWOC, and I will be mentoring a student in both summer and fall. If elected, over the next 2 years, I would like to improve NSWOC networking opportunities across Ontario.

Administrative Support < Back Shelley Draper Administrative Support

SWAN Community of Practice < Back Britney Butt MClSc(WH), BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) SWAN Community of Practice Education Bachelors of Nursing Science from the University of Ottawa NSWOCC program (previously CAET) Masters of Clinical Science – Wound Healing from the University of Western Ontario Current role CNA certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse NSWOC at North York General Hospital (Toronto). NSWOC Preceptor /Academic Advisor- Wound If you ever have any questions feel free to connect with me – Britney.butt@nygh.on.ca