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< Back NSWOC, Wound Care Nurse Specialist (RN) and Skin Wellness Associate Nurse (RPN) Bayshore Home Care Solutions Hamilton, ON, Canada Full-Time View Full Job Description How to Apply If this position is of interest to you, please contact: abell01@bayshore.ca and hamiltonrecruitment@bayshore.ca View Full Job Description Job Description Bayshore is looking to hire a Wound Care Nurse Specialist (RN) or Skin Wellness Associate Nurse (RPN) to join our amazing team. In this role you will be providing comprehensive and specialized Wound Care for our clients to ensure they receive the highest quality healthcare they need and deserve in the comfort and safety of their homes. Requirements/Qualifications Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse who graduated from an accredited School of Nursing Registered as a member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle Two years previous experience in the development of wound care management programs in the hospital or community setting. Certification as Nurse Specialized in Wound Ostomy & Continence (NSWOC). Previous visiting nursing experience will be considered an asset. Must have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle. Updated Immunization Records, Clear criminal background check and vulnerable sector check upon hire Current CPR certification required Company/Organization Description Bayshore Home Care Solutions, a division of Bayshore Healthcare is one of the country’s leading providers of Home and Community healthcare services and is a Canadian-owned company. At Bayshore Home Care Solutions, we want to provide the best home care for you or your loves ones – with less stress and worry. Our branch is here to look after all your home care needs. We value our Bayshore Registered Nurses with: Highest industry wages for the critical work you do Company Sponsored Benefits (health and dental) for you and your family Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution Paid orientation and Paid training Competitive travel compensation Company provided Mobile devices for easy documentation and strong communication Paid Time-off (vacation, sick days and personal days) Opportunities to further develop and learn more healthcare skills Career development opportunities within Bayshore Healthcare

Membership < Back Shelly Barnes BN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Membership

< Back REGISTERED NURSE – Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence BAYSHORE HOME CARE SOLUTIONS Barrie, ON, Canada Full Time, Permanent View Full Job Description How to Apply To apply please email Brea Reid at breid@bayshore.ca View Full Job Description Job Description JOB SUMMARY Bayshore Home Care Solutions is hiring for a new position, a Branch Registered Nurse – Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence. If you are looking for a role where you can make an impact to the business and provide a best-in class recruitment services for the Barrie Branch, then this role might be the right one for you. The Wound Resource Nurse under the direction of the Immediate Supervisor, establishes, assesses, and delivers nursing care to clients as directed by the developed care plans in accordance with all required internal and external professional practice standards. The nurse will provide mentorship and education to other Registered Staff. The nurse will be responsible to ensure complete detailed patient assessments and treatment options in accordance with wound Best Practice guidelines. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Arrange and/ or provide client assessments by utilizing your expertise, providing health teachingand direction relating to Wound Care Best Practices, reporting any unusual circumstances to theBranch office or to the immediate Supervisor To collaborate with NSWOCC as required for further wound assessment and recommendations Develop and review nursing care plans that are individualized to each client’s assessment needs Provide care according to the established care plan ensuring that on an ongoing basis, theemotional, spiritual, and physical comfort and safety of clients are met to greatest extentpossible extent; care must be within the scope of a Registered Nurse/Registered PracticalNurse/Wound Resource Nurse Perform Wound Care Nurse duties in accordance with company policies and procedures andStandards of Nursing Practice as defined by the provincial regulating body: perform specializednursing procedures for which recognized training and current competency can be demonstrated Observe and document client condition according to Bayshore Home Care Solution and CNOstandards Provide direction, support and delegation to RN/RPN and unregulated field employees relatingto Wound Care Best Practice guidelines Understand and implement Infection prevention practices. Participate in ongoing internal and /or external continuing education activities. Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures. Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company’s Quality Management System. Maintain confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel. Requirements/Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS Education Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse with additional post-secondary education in the specialty of skin health and wound care: NSWOCC, IIWCC, or WOCN A solid understanding of Best Practice guidelines, key performance wound indicators and patient outcomes. Graduated from an accredited school of Nursing, the Wound Resource Nurse will hold current registration with the provincial licensing body and completion of an accredited post-secondary skin health and wound care course or must obtain within 3 months of hire. Experience At least two (2) years of recent experience, preferably in a community setting. If less than two (2) years’ experience, a mentorship program is implemented, and the candidate is closely monitored. Other Skills and Abilities Proven ability to effectively communicate with all levels of clinical/non-clinical Field employees and interpret company policies, strong track record in health teaching Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to handle difficult situations in an objective, consistent format A solid knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of Community nursing. Able to perform and prioritize multiple functions and tasks Able to stand, bend, squat, kneel and reach freely Able to read and interpret technical instructions related to client care, able to visually and auditorily observe and assess clients Travelling is required, evidence of a valid drivers’ license, current CPR certification. Consideration for assignment to specialty cases, nurse requires corresponding specialty skills/competencies Computer skills required Company/Organization Description Bayshore Home Care Solutions is a community health care provider full of heart. We believe in creating special moments for our clients each day whether at the bedside, on the phone or providing support to our healthcare heroes. With over 100 locations across the country, we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, dignity, and independence of all Canadians by providing customized care solutions for our clients. These are the moments that inspire, change, and encourage us; we call this the Bayshore difference. As part of the Bayshore family, you can expect Competitive salary and annual bonus Regular Mon-Fri schedule with 1 weekend rotation every 5 weeks Evening On-call (TBD) On-call is every 8 weeks Medical and Dental Benefit coverage Paid Vacation and Personal Days Paid company phone and Travel Allowance Company discounts Learning and Career Development Opportunities Be part of Canada’s Best Managed Companies

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.

< Back Registered Nurse, Enterostomal Therapy (Late Applicants Will Be Considered) The Ottawa Hospital Casual Position with Corporate Wound and Ostomy Team – Late Applicants will be Considered Ottawa, ON, Canada Regular - Casual $39.07-$56.00/Hour View Full Job Description How to Apply If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process Please Apply Online at: Registered Nurse, Enterostomal Therapy View Full Job Description Job Description Position Information This is a corporate position with the home base at the Civic Campus. Rotation/Shifts Days, 8 hour shifts. *For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change. Requirements/Qualifications 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). Company/Organization Description Inspired by research and driven by compassion! The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region. From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care. Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve. What you can expect from us The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones. We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services. The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

As healthcare spending in Canada continues to climb, pressure on healthcare administrators to deliver cost-efficient care is intensifying—and policymakers are ever-more focused on ensuring quality and system sustainability. Wound, ostomy and continence challenges are common across all Canadian healthcare settings—and their management places a financial burden on the healthcare system. Registered Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOCs) can help alleviate the financial strain facing administrators and policymakers through the provision of higher quality care, reduced costs and improved outcomes for patients. The NSWOC Power of 3 As healthcare spending in Canada continues to climb, pressure on healthcare administrators to deliver cost-efficient care is intensifying—and policymakers are ever-more focused on ensuring quality and system sustainability. Wound, ostomy and continence challenges are common across all Canadian healthcare settings—and their management places a financial burden on the healthcare system. Registered Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOCs) can help alleviate the financial strain facing administrators and policymakers through the provision of higher quality care, reduced costs and improved outcomes for patients. Quick Links Social Media Images Testimonials 3 Main Benefits NSWOCs Across the Continuum of Care Key Resources & Downloadables Power of 3 Webinar Social Media Images "My NSWOC was my support line. She gave me her knowledge, friendliness and respect. To this day I think about how lucky I was that she was available and that she offered her phone number to reach her at any time. Sixteen years later, I live without a large bowel, I have a stoma—and I have never looked back. With the help of this nurse, today I am healthy both physically and mentally." ANN DURKEE Ostomy Patient, Nova Scotia Testimonials FOR A MORE SUSTAINABLE SYSTEM With a tri-specialization in wound, ostomy and continence, NSWOCs are helping address the challenges facing Canada’s healthcare system. Employing NSWOCs is an effective strategy for controlling costs through high-quality, evidence-based care that leads to better outcomes for patients. NSWOCs bring about these benefits as care providers but also as sources of specialized knowledge for interdisciplinary healthcare teams, care consultants to other health professionals, as well as through best practice and protocol development, research and other avenues. A SYSTEM UNDER STRAIN Every year, Canada’s provincial and territorial governments spend more than $250 billion in total on health care (Canadian Institute for Health Information [CIHI], 2018). CIHI data suggests healthcare spending encompasses more than 35% of annual provincial/territorial budgets (CIHI, 2018). In the next decade as the country’s population ages, that spending is going to increase. Longer life expectancies and declining fertility rates are contributing to an overall older demographic (World Health Organization, 2015). With an aging population come higher rates of chronic disease (Harris & Shannon, 2008). Economic models predict that healthcare costs will rise by 1% each year between 2010 and 2036 due to population aging alone (Mackenzie & Rachlis, 2010). THE PRESSURE ON HEALTHCARE LEADERS To get maximum value out of every dollar, healthcare organizations across the country frequently operate under tight financial constraints while continuing to strive to deliver high-quality patient care. Administrators are continually seeking ways to optimize their human and economic resources with evidence-informed clinical decisions and cost-effective products and services. The pressure to be maximally efficient is even greater in jurisdictions like Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia, where healthcare funding is tied to the numbers of patients seen and procedures done. One in four people in Canada will be elderly by 2036. – Statistics Canada, 2018 Administrators are also tasked with meeting the growing demand for services. With too few open beds in hospitals and long-term care facilities, patients face lengthy wait times. Moving patients from hospitals to community care is one strategy to help rein in healthcare costs and free up beds in acute-care settings (Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement, 2018). This also shifts the pressure onto home care services to meet demand and control spending. At the policy level, governments face the unenviable challenge of ensuring both high-quality care and system sustainability. They want to see favourable public reporting numbers, optimal patient access and flows, low hospital readmission rates—and balanced budgets. HOW NURSES SPECIALIZED IN WOUND, OSTOMY AND CONTINENCE HELP Successful management of wounds, ostomy and continence challenges requires specialty care. Common across all Canadian healthcare settings, these issues can be expensive to treat. Wounds, which can be the result of trauma, surgery or a symptom of many common and chronic conditions, alone cost Canada about $3.9 billion a year, or 3% of the country’s total annual health spending (Wound Care Alliance, 2012). The exact number of patients living with acute and chronic wounds in Canada is unknown, as there is no accurate national database. Based on prevalence, the number is high and growing with the aging population. It is known, however, that an estimated 70,000 people in Canada are living with an ostomy, and thousands more each year undergo some form of ostomy surgery (a colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy; Ostomy Canada Society, n.d.). People who have an ostomy often experience significant complications that require extensive management and treatment beyond the body-altering initial surgery, adding to patient stress and already substantial care costs. Wound care alone costs Canada $3.9 billion a year, or 3% of total annual health spending. – Wound Care Alliance, 2012 Incontinence is a highly prevalent condition that involves the accidental leakage of urine or feces—and is often mistakenly considered a natural part of aging. Over one million incontinence cases (urinary or fecal) have been reported in Canada, and estimates put the true number closer to 3.5 million—almost 10% of the Canadian population (Taylor & Cahill, 2018). Incontinence is also one of the main reasons cited for admission to long-term care facilities. Excess moisture and bacteria associated with continence challenges can contribute to dermatitis and other skin problems that add to care needs and reliance on the healthcare system. Proactive management strategies are not available to most people living with continence challenges. The costs of body-worn containment products and urinary catheters to the system are also significant and will continue to grow as Canada’s population ages and chronic disease rates climb. Wound, ostomy and continence challenges will continue to be significant drivers of care needs and expenses as Canada’s population ages. The challenge for administrators is to meet these needs through effective and cost-efficient care. A nurse with a tri-specialty—opposed to a general practice, non-specialized nurse—offers a unique advantage for healthcare organizations to meet these challenges. Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOCs) are registered nurses trained specifically to design and implement meticulous, evidence-informed care plans for patients with wound, ostomy and continence challenges. NSWOCs contribute to care effectiveness and cost-efficiency through: Leadership on interdisciplinary healthcare teams, promoting current, evidence-informed methods and cost-efficient care decisions to resolve wound, ostomy and continence challenges Use of advanced and specialized approaches to guide the assessment, treatment and/or management of wound, ostomy and continence challenges Education of patients and their families to improve self-engagement and informed care Contributions to research including guidelines and policies, products and priority areas for future research The combination of these practices leads to higher-quality care, lower costs and better outcomes for patients. THE PATH TO TRI-SPECIALIZATION IN CANADA NSWOCs receive a competency-based education through the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute. The Institute’s Wound, Ostomy and Continence – Education Program (WOC-EP) is designed for registered nurses with at least two years of clinical experience (Wound, Ostomy & Continence Institute, n.d.). The WOC-EP teaches advanced knowledge in the tri-specialty areas with a focus on quality clinical and cost outcomes, and prepares nurses to write the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification exam in wound, ostomy and continence. CNA certification grants the CNA WOCC(C) credential, which indicates that core competencies in the three specialty areas have been met with knowledge updated every five years. INDIRECT CONTRIBUTIONS TO WOUND, OSTOMY AND CONTINENCE CARE NSWOCs have developed and participated in numerous national and provincial best practice guidelines and recommendations for wound, ostomy and continence challenges that help healthcare professionals make better decisions and prioritize care plans. Examples include NSWOCC’s (2018) Nursing Best Practice Recommendations for Enterocutaneous Fistula and Enteroatmospheric Fistula, Wounds Canada’s (2017) Best Practices for Skin and Wound Management, the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario’s (2019) Ostomy Best Practice Guidelines, best practice recommendations for intermittent catheterization, and several guidelines for the prevention and treatment of skin tears (International Skin Tear Advisory Panel, n.d.). This work promotes evidence-based practice and higher-quality wound, ostomy and continence care delivery in practice settings across the country. About 70,000 people in Canada are living with an ostomy, and thousands more each year undergo some form of ostomy surgery. – Ostomy Canada Society, n.d. 3 Main Benefits BENEFIT 1: HIGHER QUALITY CARE High-quality care improves outcomes for patients and care providers. This includes shorter stays and reduced care costs through lower rates of hospital-acquired conditions such as pressure injuries (Boyle, Bergquist-Beringer, & Cramer, 2017). Rates of hospital-acquired conditions are an important indicator of overall performance, which makes minimizing these a key priority for healthcare administrators. CARE BASED ON EVIDENCE AND SUPPORTED BY TRUST A literature review examining NSWOCs’ impact in home care for patients with wounds identified numerous benefits when an NSWOC was involved directly in administering care or as a consultant to other care providers (Baich, Wilson, & Cummings, 2010). Benefits included greater healing success, faster healing times, increased interest in wound care education among other nurses, and the introduction of standardized protocols for wound care (Baich et al., 2010). Benefits of NSWOC care have also been observedin the other tri-specialty areas (Westra, Bliss, Savik, Hou, & Borchert, 2013; Taneja et al., 2017). NSWOCs tend to be dedicated patient advocates, ensuring patients receive the most appropriate care for their circumstances. This helps build trust between patient and provider, which is a critical role given the intimate nature of wound, ostomy and continence conditions. As Baker (2001) put it, an NSWOC “… acts as an advocate when she [or he] enhances the patient’s sense of personhood, self-worth, and dignity.” Pressure injuries occur with a mean prevalence rate of 26% across Canadian healthcare settings. – Woodbury & Houghton, 2004 NSWOCs also contribute to the quality of care as educators of patients and other practitioners (Boyle et. al, 2017). An NSWOC treating a patient who needs an ostomy, for example, can play a significant role in helping patients and their families adjust to life after the surgery (Baker, 2001). They often share their knowledge with interdisciplinary team members and other staff who can then apply it in their own roles. By developing quality-enhancing procedures, guidelines and protocols, NSWOCs inform the selection of suitable, cost-effective supplies and equipment (Boyle et al., 2017). BENEFIT 2: LOWER COSTS Controlling costs is critical across every facet of the healthcare system. The growing prevalence of wounds and high expenditure for wound management across all healthcare settings have made wound care a particular budgetary focus in Canada and around the world. NSWOCs are trained to assess and treat many types of complex wounds with evidence-based strategies that can help prevent complications. Savings through effective wound management can be substantial: the average cost of treating a diabetic foot or leg ulcer in 2007 was $8,000 USD—versus $17,000 USD to treat an infected diabetic wound or ulcer (Kruse & Edelman, 2006). Applied consistently, advanced wound care practices can translate into big savings. One report estimated that Ontario could reduce costs by 66%—for savings of $338 million—by adopting best practices for the treatment of patients with diabetic leg and foot ulcers (Shannon, 2007). Lower rates of infection and amputation would account for $24 million in savings. Similar savings are attainable through the application of NSWOCs’ tri-specialization to patients who have ostomy or continence challenges. Peristomal skin problems (when the skin around the stoma becomes irritated or infected) affect one-third of colostomy patients and two-thirds of urostomy and ileostomy patients (Williams, 2012). This complication can drive up care costs substantially. One study found a higher likelihood of readmission and healthcare costs that were approximately $80,000 USD higher in patients with peristomal skin problems. NSWOCs have the expertise to identify peristomal skin problems early or prevent them entirely, avoiding higher care costs than necessary. By adopting best practices for the treatment of diabetic leg and foot ulcers, Ontario could save $338 million, cutting care costs by 66%. – Shannon, 2007 BENEFIT 3: BETTER OUTCOMES Getting patients out of acute care faster frees up beds for new cases. Through specialized treatment approaches and prevention strategies, NSWOCs measurably reduce durations of hospital stays and facilitate patient access and flow. FASTER HEALING, LESS PAIN Wound, ostomy and continence challenges contribute to pain and discomfort. One study compared the treatment of chronic wounds by NSWOCs and general staff nurses in home care (Arnold & Weir, 1994). Substantially more wounds were healed (78.5%) when an NSWOC provided the care versus a general staff nurse (36.3%). Another compared outcomes in home care patients with surgical wounds, pressure ulcers, urinary incontinence, bowel incontinence and urinary tract infections (Bliss et al., 2013). Those assigned to NSWOCs had more severe conditions than patients assigned to other nurses but showed significant improvement in the number of pressure ulcers and surgical wounds and frequency of incontinence. Incidence of incontinence is twice as high at home healthcare agencies without a specialized wound, ostomy and continence nurse. – Westra et al, 2013 Another study (Westra, Bliss, Savik, Hou, & Borchert, 2013) calculated that home care agencies employing NSWOCs are more likely to see improvements in conditions including pressure ulcers (nearly twice as likely) urinary incontinence (40% more likely), lower extremity ulcers and surgical wounds (20% to 40%), and bowel incontinence (14%). It found specifically that the incidence of incontinence in home healthcare agencies with no NSWOC is twice that of those with an NSWOC. Agencies employing an NSWOC were also more likely to see conditions stabilized, including urinary incontinence (2.3 times more likely), surgical wounds (50%), pressure ulcers (30%), urinary tract infections (20%) and bowel incontinence (16%). NSWOCs also contribute to better patient outcomes by reducing pain associated with certain conditions. For example, patients with superficial infections or infected chronic leg ulcers experienced significant reductions in pain by taking part in NSWOC-directed leg-functioning conditioning activities (Kelechi, Mueller, Spencer, Rinard, & Loftis, 2014). NSWOCs Across the Continuum of Care NSWOCs Across the Continuum of Care NSWOCS IN ACUTE CARE THREE SPECIALTIES IN ONE NURSE The advantage of NSWOCs’ tri-specialization is especially clear when patients frequently have needs that require more than one area of specialty. Some patients have needs in two areas—or all three, which was the case with one patient treated at a hospital in Toronto. The patient needed abdominoperineal resection (APR) surgery. Outcomes of that surgery included wound complications, continence challenges and a permanent colostomy. The NSWOC on the care team was able to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care for the patient’s wound, ostomy and continence needs. The NSWOC was involved from the beginning, including in stoma marking and preoperative patient and family education. Care continued after the operation, with the NSWOC monitoring and attending to this patient’s complex needs even post-discharge. Thanks to a tri-specialty in wound, ostomy and continence, the nurse had the knowledge needed to provide optimal care to this patient. Key Resources & Downloadable Files Brochure Engaging & educational – describes the unique role NSWOCs play & their contribution to patient care in Canada. Download Télécharger Digital Presentation A digital interactive communication piece that complements the other campaign elements, providing a deeper look at the ways NSWOCs make a difference. Download Télécharger White Paper Looks at some of the key challenges patients face accessing the healthcare services they need, & calling out the unique ways NSWOCs contribute to strong patient outcomes. Download Télécharger Key Resources & Downloadables Power of 3 Webinar Webinar Objectives Identify key challenges patients face accessing specialized wound, ostomy and continence care, and identify the unique ways NSWOCs contribute to strong patient outcomes. Provide information to support NSWOCs in communicating their essential role in specialized wound, ostomy and continence care from the bedside to administrators to government. Discuss a clear expression of value that defines the NSWOC profession, its purpose and the unique contribution NSWOCs make to the Canadian Healthcare system. Review the “Power of 3” communication tools that can support positioning NSWOCs for value. Power of 3 Webinar

< Back Clinical Nurse Specialist - Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence University Health Network Toronto, ON, Canada Temporary, Full time (Approximately 18 months) $45.40- $56.75 per hour View Full Job Description How to Apply If you are interested in making a contribution at UHN, please apply on-line. You will be asked to copy and paste as well as attach your resume and covering letter. You will also be required to complete some initial screening questions. For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply. UHN thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted. View Full Job Description Job Description The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)- Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) functions in an advanced practice nursing role demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to formulate clinical decisions and appropriately care for patients with wound, ostomy and continence needs. The CNS-NSWOCC role acts as a leadership and change agent role in the advancement of nursing practice and standards; supporting the implementation of interprofessional best practices in the care of patients with wound, ostomy and continence concerns. The key responsibilities of the CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST – NSWOCC include: Applying specialized knowledge and expertise on recent advances in nursing best practices to facilitate the effective management of clinical activities, coordination of in/out-patient care and continuity in patient care management through integrated care strategies; Assess and recommend treatment for patients with complex wounds and ostomies; Provides patient and family with education and nursing care as it relates to the diagnosis and treatment plan. Assures that patient/family and healthcare providers are educated/informed as to ongoing care needs relative to discharge planning as per patient and family best practices. Recommends efficacious, cost-effective supplies and equipment for wound, ostomy, and continence care to be utilized by the various UHN acute care and rehabilitation sites. Coaching and mentorship of nursing staff and inter-professional teams to build capacity in wound, ostomy and continence management; Inform and support implementation of preventative pressure injury strategies as part of UHN’s Caring Safely strategy. Lead the development of wound, ostomy and continence policies, procedures, order sets and medical directives as needed Participate in product research, procurement, evaluation processes and committees. Other responsibilities include: Supports quality health care through teaching, mentoring, quality monitoring and program development. Initiates and participates in research that will expand nursing knowledge, and disseminates advances nursing care via national and local health care guidelines, Delivering, coordinating and participating in education in conjunction with the Advanced Practice Nurse Educators including professional development activities The role will primarily be based out of Toronto General Hospital while providing coverage for clinical consultation at all UHN sites as needed for planned and unplanned absences. Requirements/Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: Current certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario and able to practice nursing without restrictions Completion of a Master degree in Nursing or recognized equivalent Completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program, Level II Rescuer certification Certificate in the tri-specialty - Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) of a World Council of Enterostomal Therapy and Canadian Nurses Association accredited program of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Education Canadian Nurses Association Certification in wound, ostomy and continence -WOCC ( C) preferred Three (3) years of relevant experience including experience in an advanced clinical practice role, preferably in an acute care setting Two (2) or more years experience in the specialty of wound, ostomy and continence care Experience in nursing research methodology Eligible for cross-appointment to an academic institution Effective verbal and written communication skills Excellent coaching and mentoring skills Effective interpersonal and customer services skills Excellent organization and time management skills Excellent decision making, problem recognition and problem solving skills Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills Program planning and evaluation methodology skills Commitment to collaborative practice, effectively functioning within an inter-professional team Ability to work effectively and autonomously within a fast paced, high stressed environment Ability to utilize information technology Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code Company/Organization Description The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Digital Marketing Coordinator < Back Samaia Aidroos (she/her) Digital Marketing Coordinator Samaia is her the fourth year at Carleton University studying cognitive science with a concentration in psychology. Within this challenging degree, she has developed strong research, writing, and analytical skills and achieved high success in her academic pursuits. She is on the Carleton University Dean’s Honour List and holds a President’s Scholarship and the Henry Marshall Tory Scholarship. Samaia has been developing skills in digital marketing throughout her university studies. She worked as a summer intern in marketing support for the non-profit National Capital FreeNet (NCF) where she organized and marketed NCF’s 30th anniversary time capsule event. As a part of this initiative, Samaia performed all social media marketing, conducted interviews with industry leaders, composed professional emails, conducted video interviews with industry leaders, and filming and editing of promotional material. She drafted the organization's social media calendar for the year and composed corresponding engaging content with the goal of maximizing consumer engagement. Samaia worked as a Team Lead and Peer Assisted Study Session Facilitator Carleton University Centre for Academic Support where she designed worksheets and workshops for a first-year programming course to allow students to review core content and drastically reduce their likelihood of failure in a high-fail-rate course. Planned and implemented training modules for fellow workshop facilitators to ensure effectiveness within their roles. Samaia also worked for Iambic Inc. as a Communications and Digital Marketing Intern where she researched and drafted blog articles to share knowledge and reach for the company using Microsoft Office Software. She composed engaging content for social media campaigns while developing a social media content calendar targeted toward driving maximum traffic to the company site. She performed paper prototyping, design flows, and UX suggestions for the company's website and mobile apps using Figma and Adobe XD. As a volunteer, Samaia worked as a Social Media Coordinator at Carleton Artificial Intelligence Society where she used digital marketing to drive workshop attendance and membership rates. She also fundraised as the volunteer VP of Community Outreach of Women in Leadership Carleton.We look forward to having Samaia as a part of the NSWOCC team where she will apply her knowledge and skill set to advancing NSWOCC and the specialized nurses that we serve.

Patient Education Ostomy Patient Teaching Booklets Ostomy Guide Booklets A Guide to Living with an Ileal Conduit 2nd edition. 2022 English Français A Guide to Living with an Ileostomy 2nd edition. 2022 English Français A Guide to Living with a Colostomy 2nd edition. 2022 English Français Glossary of Terms anesthetist –a medical doctor who specializes in giving medication to put people to sleep so surgery can be performed. appliance –applied over the stoma to contain the stool and gas. Sometimes referred to as a pouching system. bacteria –a one-celled organism some of which can cause infection. bowel –also called intestine. It is the part of the digestive tract that lies between the stomach and the anus. There are two parts, the small intestine and the large intestine (colon). Often these words are used interchangeably. colon –large intestine may also be called the colon. dehydration–condition resulting from excessive fluid loss. colostomy –a surgically created opening into the colon, diverting stool from its normal route. conduit –a channel or passageway. dehydration –condition resulting from excessive fluid loss. divert –take a new route or direction. electrocardiogram (ECG) –a test to check the heart action. electrolyte –normal components of body fluids such as salt and potassium. enzymes –substances in the mouth, stomach and small intestine that cause the breakdown of food. Enzymes can also irritate the skin if stool, which contains enzymes, remains on the skin. ileal conduit –an ileal conduit is a surgically created pathway from a piece of bowel to divert urine from its normal route. ileostomy –a surgically created opening into the last portion of the small intestine called the ileum, diverting intestinal drainage from its normal route. irritation –skin that is red, sore, moist or has a rash; may be caused by antibiotics, urine on the skin or a reaction to a component in your pouching system. laxative –medication used to stimulate the bowels to move. NSWOC –a nurse specialized in wound, ostomy, and continence care. NSWOCC –the organization for Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada. ostomy –a surgically created opening into the digestive or urinary system, diverting stool or urine from its normal route. parastomal hernia –is an abnormal bulge around your stoma. It develops from weakness in the abdominal wall that allows loops of bowel to protrude through the muscle and lie between the skin and muscle layer. perineal –the area located between the genitals and the anus (rectum). pouching system –also called an appliance. Composed of a skin barrier and pouch. May be a one or a two-piece system. stoma –the part of the bowel that is seen outside of the body on the abdomen following ostomy surgery. stool –also referred to as feces or poop: waste product from digestion that is passed from the bowel. transit time –the time required for the digestion of food from eating to the passing of stool. umbilicus –more known as the navel or belly button. urologist –a surgeon who specializes in the medical and surgical care of people who have urinary system problems. urostomy –refer to ileal conduit. Intermittent Self-Catheterization Intermittent Self-Catheterization Background for “Is Intermittent Self-Catheterization the Right Choice for You?” Download "Is Intermittent Self-Catheterization the Right Choice for You?" Decision Aid Download Parastomal Care Parastomal Care General advice to help minimise the risk of parastomal hernia development following surgery Strong abdominal muscles are the premise for this prevention programme and any general exercise which uses these muscles is beneficial (eg: swimming, walking and cycling). Please check with your surgeon or stoma care nurse before undertaking any exercise programme. Avoid heavy lifting for 3 months post surgery Try to maintain good posture at all times Carry out the exercises below from as early as discharge if the wound has completely healed Use a support belt or girdle when undertaking heavy lifting or heavy working after 3 months and until at least 12 months post-operatively Keep your weight within the BMI (Body mass index) 20-25 Support your stoma and abdomen whilst coughing in the first few months following surgery Downloads PARASTOMAL HERNIA: INCIDENCE, PREVENTION AND TREATMENT STRATEGIES, MARY JO THOMPSON INCIDENCE OF PARASTOMAL HERNIA BEFORE AND AFTER A PREVENTION PROGRAMME, MARY JO THOMPSON, BERNIE TRAINOR PREVENTION OF PARASTOMAL HERNIA: A COMPARISON OF RESULTS 3 YEARS ON, MARY JO THOMPSON, BERNIE TRAINOR GUIDE: HOW TO UNDERTAKE THE STUDY

Booking Calendar Booking Form Pre-Webinar Booking Infomation Post-Webinar NSWOCC WOC Institute Continuing Education Webinar Series Guide for Partners Introduction As a part of our commitment to continuing education for NSWOCs, SWANs, and other allied healthcare professionals, the NSWOCC Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute hosts a series of 1-hour educational webinars throughout the year (excluding summer months) open to NSWOCC Members and the public. Depending on the topic and timing of the webinar, each webinar receives between 200-400 registrants and between 50-250 attendees live. Webinars receive registrants and attendees from across Canada and beyond. The majority of registrants and attendees are NSWOCC Members, while many other healthcare professionals attend too. We use Zoom Webinar to host all webinars. The cost to host a sponsored webinar is $2,000. Booking a webinar All webinars must be booked a minimum of 28 days in advance through the NSWOCC website on this page. When you book a webinar, you will reserve a full week block . This will ensure that other webinars will not be booked right before/after your webinar date or oversaturate our educational calendar. You can then choose the final date/time to host the webinar no later than 21 days in advance. Once a webinar is booked, NSWOCC will work with your company to create marketing material, promote the webinar to our mailing lists and over social media, and can help moderate the opening and Q&A portions of the webinar. We will also take care of sending certificates of attendance to attendees and editing & exporting the recorded webinar to be made available on our website. Certificates of attendance and the webinar recording are completed within 48 hours of the webinar. In the interest of providing equal opportunity to all industry partners, NSWOCC will not book a webinar with the same company more than twice in any 4-month span, unless a prior partnership agreement or Memorandum of Agreement has been signed. After booking, NSWOCC will reach out to your primary contact via email within 3 business days with a confirmation email for your webinar booking. If someone has already booked your selected date, NSWOCC will inform you that you have been added to a waiting list in the event of a cancellation or postponement. See below for more information. Booking Calendar (Available spots) Booking Infomation Offering an educational webinar in French and English As a commitment to offering education in both official languages, we strongly encourage hosting the education in both languages during two different sessions during your booked week. The cost to offer a webinar in both official languages will remain the same price as just booking one. Hosting a webinar at multiple hours to accommodate time zones As a commitment to offering equal access to education for members across Canada, we offer the opportunity to host your webinar up to two times during your booked week at different time slots. For example, you could host a webinar on a Wednesday at 12pm Eastern Time, then another one on either the same day, or a different day during the same week at 12pm Mountain Time. The times we recommend booking a webinar are: 12pm-1pm Eastern (9am-10am Pacific) 2pm-3pm Eastern (11am-12pm Pacific) 6pm-7pm Eastern (3pm-4pm Pacific) 7pm-8pm Eastern (4pm-5pm Pacific) Pre-Webinar Creating the digital promotional webinar flyer To create your digital promotional flyer, please provide the following information no later than 21 days before the webinar date: Webinar title 3-5 measurable learning objectives Each speaker(s): pronouns, full credentials, email, short biography, and headshot Emails for all company representatives you’d like to have added as panelists for the Zoom webinar Optional: provide a preferred cover photo in the JPG or PNG format that does not advertise a particular product or company Which registration fields you want to include (the default options are: First Name*, Last Name*, Email*, Organization, Job Title, City, Province*, Country*). * Indicates a mandatory field. NSWOCC will then create the first draft of the flyer, create the Zoom and event page for the webinar, then send your main company contact(s) to review and approved. Promoting the Webinar Once the final event page and promotional webinar flyer are approved, NSWOCC will prepare the promotions. NSWOCC will begin promoting the webinars no later than 2 weeks before the webinar date(s) over LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, and by email to a dedicated mailing list (which includes previous webinar attendees and all NSWOCC Members). NSWOCC will then promote the webinar through the same channels one week before the webinar date(s). As the sponsoring company, you are absolutely welcome and encouraged to promote the webinar through your own channels as well. Pre-webinar Report Roughly two days before the webinar (unless you request it further in advance) NSWOCC will provide you with the Registration Report, including the contact information for each registrant who opts-in to have their information shared with NSWOCC and the sponsoring company. Post-Webinar Reports No later than 48 hours after the webinar (we usually try to do this by the following day), we will send your company the Registration Report, Attendee Report, Chat, Q&A Report, and Performance Report for the webinar. The contact information for each registrant who opts-in to have their information shared with NSWOCC and your company will be including in those reports. Certificates of Attendance and Webinar Recording We will also send an email to our mailing lists including to the registrants of the webinar with the webinar recording and directions for how to obtain a certificate of attendance for those who watch the webinar as a recording. We will send out the certificates of attendance to all those who attend the webinar live on Zoom automatically without them having to take an extra step. Post-Webinar Survey If you want to include a post-webinar survey as well, please send us the link to it and I will add it to Zoom to appear in the participants’ browser after the webinar ends, as well as within the post-webinar eblast. You are welcome to send out your own pre or post webinar email to your own mailing list and to the contact that are included in the webinar registration reports we send you; you won’t need to send NSWOCC any details for this. Pre-Webinar Post-Webinar Booking Calendar Webinar booking for 2026 is now available! To make a booking, please click the "book now" button beside the block and follow the next steps on the following page. January 11, 2026 to January 15, 2026 Book below January 18, 2026 to January 22, 2026 Book below January 25, 2026 to January 29, 2026 Book below February 01, 2026 to February 05, 2026 Book below February 08, 2026 to February 12, 2026 Book below February 15, 2026 to February 19, 2026 Book below February 22, 2026 to February 26, 2026 Book below March 01, 2026 to March 05, 2026 Book below Load more Booking Calendar Booking Form In the interest of providing equal opportunity to all Industry partners, NSWOCC will not book a webinar with the same company more than twice in any 2-month span, unless a prior partnership agreement or Memorandum of Agreement has been signed. After booking, NSWOCC will reach out to your primary contact via email within 3 business days with a confirmation email for your webinar booking. If someone has already booked your selected date, NSWOCC will inform you that you have been added to a waiting list in the event of a cancellation or postponement. Sponsoring Company/Organization Primary Contact Name Primary Contact Email Select the week you'd like to book Webinar Title Short description of the webinar topic 3-5 Measurable Webinar Learning Objectives Speaker name(s) and Credentials Speaker bio(s) Please note that if you do not have all of the above available yet, you will just need to provide the no later than 21 days before the webinar date: 3-5 measurable learning objectives Each speaker(s): full credentials, email, short biography, and headshot Emails for all company representatives you’d like to have added as panelists for the Zoom webinar Optional: provide a preferred cover photo in the JPG or PNG format that does not advertise a particular product or company Preferred registration fields (the default options are: First Name*, Last Name*, Email*, Organization, Job Title, City, Province*, Country*). * Indicates a mandatory field. Complete the booking Your content has been submitted. 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< Back Nurse Clinician McMaster Children's Hospital McMaster Children's Hospital - Hamilton Health Sciences, Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, Canada Temporary Full-time Minimum Salary: 40.0300 Hourly Maximum Salary: 56.2200 View Full Job Description How to Apply Apply online at https://hhsc.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl . View Full Job Description Job Description Position Summary The Skin Wound and ostomy (SWO) clinician applies a specialized and expanded body of knowledge of the integumentary wound, ostomy and continence systems in the care to the patient experiencing issues in these areas. The clinician provides an advanced assessment of skin, burns, wound, incontinence and ostomy issues and develops a plan of care in conjunction with the patient, family and interdisciplinary team. The SWO Clinician supports the developement of a culture of prevention of skin breakdown and pressure ulcer developement and is well versed in best practices related to skin, wound and ostomy care. Essential to the role is an understanding and expertise with advanced wound care products; negative pressure wound therapy, therapeutic surface and adjuuvant therapies. The SWO Clinician is well versed in the best practices related to the prevention and management of pressure ulcers and care of patients with an ostomy. The Clinician teaches, counsels, troubleshoots and advises patients and their families with skin, wound burn and stoma care. The Clinicain will be an educator, mentor and role model to support staff in being able to assess and problem solve basic wound care issues. Schedule Work Hours Monday to Friday, days. Please note that this position must be flexible for multi-site Clinical Support as required. This position is temporary until September 2024. Requirements/Qualifications Baccalaureate level Nursing degree required Current Certificate as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Is a certified Nurse Specialized in Skin, Wound and Ostomy care (NSWOC) or an equivilent program recognized through the Canaadian Association of Enterostomal Therapy. International Interprofessional Wound Care Course certification an asset. 3-5 years of recent experience in Nursing. Experience with the management of burn patients is an asset. Experience with the pediatric population is an asset. 3-5 years of recent experience in the management of abdominal fistulae, stomas and complex wounds. Commitment to ongoing professional development with demonstrated proof of continuing education. Demonstrated ability to provide education to patients and health professionals regarding skin, wound, burns and stoma care. Knowledge of full scope of treatment modalities for skin, wound, burns and stoma management and preventative skin care techniques. Knowledge and experience in implementation of the principles of adult teaching and learning. Demonstrated ability to effectively apply current research knowledge to Clinical Practice. Demonstrated ability to function effectively as part of an Interprofessional team. Demonstrated ability to manage complex psychological needs of patients and families. Demonstrated ability to assist unit staff to problem-solve patient skin care issues including pressure reduction surfaces utilizing fiscal resources responsibly. Ability to focus on corporate skin, wound and ostomy programs by participating in activities that promote best practice initiatives. Ability to participate in the ongoing development of the Skin, Wound, Ostomy and Burn service at HHS. Recent experience and the ability to mentor clinical staff. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services. Company/Organization Description Unit Summary Hamilton Health Sciences is a family of seven unique hospitals, a cancer centre and an urgent care centre, serving more than 2.3 million residents of Hamilton and south central Ontario, Canada. Hamilton Health Sciences is the second largest hospital group in Ontario and serves as a regional referral centre for cardiac, stroke, burns, trauma, neurosurgery, pediatrics, digestive diseases, high-risk obstetrics, cancer, orthopedics and rehabilitation services. In accordance with our organizational commitment to provide an Excellent Patient Experience for All, the Patient Experience and Safety Program provides organization-wide operational support, consultation and leadership in the areas of the Patient Experience, Patient Safety, Clinical Risk Management, Quality of Care, Infection Control, Policy and Document Management and Skin, Wound and Ostomy Care. The program is accountable for the provision of roles, resources and structures required to deliver safe, patient and family centred care and services across Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) and, as a part of the Quality and Performance Portfolio, the program models the application of evidenced based quality tools and methodologies. Through education, modeling and mentoring the Patient Experience Office will support organization wide awareness, attention and focus on the critical importance and necessity of a postitive experience for all patients and families and to support high quality safe care. Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners. To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Services at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made. This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements: Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

Urinary Catheter Decision Aids A series of 4 decision aids developed by NSWOCC in 2024. Contexte Aide à la Décision pour le Cathétérisme Urinaire Intermittent chez l'Adulte Aide à la Décision pour le Cathétérisme Urinaire Permanent chez l'Adulte Aide à la Décision pour le Cathétérisme Urinaire Intermittent Pédiatrique Aide à la Décision pour le Cathétérisme Urinaire Permanent Pédiatrique Article dans l'Advance ISPSC Membres du groupe de travail Urethral catheterization is necessary for individuals unable to empty their bladder to otherwise prevent complications resulting from urinary retention. Feedback from Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence, in 2020, following the launch of the Clean Intermittent Urethral Catheterization in Adults - Canadian Best Practice Recommendations for Nurses identified the lack of standardization in the use of urinary catheters across the health care spectrum. This identified a need for nursing decision aids to guide catheter selection and prompted the formation of a task force to develop standardized decision aids. A group of twenty-four nurses with expertise in the field of continence were drawn from relevant professional associations across Canada. The work of this expert group and the resulting four decision aids below provide a standardized approach to support nurses on appropriate catheter selection for intermittent and indwelling catheterization for patients of all ages. Adult Intermittent Urinary Catheter Decision Aid AIDE-MÉMOIRE POUR CATHÉTER URINAIRE INTERMITTENT ADULTE English Français Nurses must practice within nursing regulatory body scope of practice and in accordance with health care organizational policies and procedures. Developed by a nursing task force through Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC). Sponsored by an unrestricted educational grant from Coloplast Canada. Trademarks acknowledged. This is one of four decision aids and may be used under Creative Commons license. NSWOCC, 2024. Les infirmières doivent exercer dans le cadre de leur champ d’exercice, et conformément aux politiques et procédures organisationnelles. Référez-vous toujours aux instructions d’utilisation du fabricant. Élaboré par un groupe de travail de professionnels en soins infirmiers en collaboration avec les Infirmières Spécialisées en Plaies, Stomies et Continence Canada (ISPSCC). Commandité par une subvention éducative sans restriction de Coloplast Canada. Toutes les marques de commerce citées ont été reconnues. Il s'agit de l'un des quatre aide-mémoires et peut être utilisé sous licence Creative Commons. © ISPSCC, 2024. Adult Indwelling Urinary Catheter Decision Aid AIDE-MÉMOIRE POUR CATHÉTER URINAIRE À DEMEURE ADULTE English Français Nurses must practice within nursing regulatory body scope of practice and in accordance with health care organizational policies and procedures. Developed by a nursing task force through Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC). Sponsored by an unrestricted educational grant from Coloplast Canada. Trademarks acknowledged. This is one of four decision aids and may be used under Creative Commons license. NSWOCC, 2024. Les infirmières doivent exercer dans le cadre de leur champ d’exercice, et conformément aux politiques et procédures organisationnelles. Référez-vous toujours aux instructions d’utilisation du fabricant. Élaboré par un groupe de travail de professionnels en soins infirmiers en collaboration avec les Infirmières Spécialisées en Plaies, Stomies et Continence Canada (ISPSCC). Commandité par une subvention éducative sans restriction de Coloplast Canada. Toutes les marques de commerce citées ont été reconnues. Il s'agit de l'un des quatre aide-mémoires et peut être utilisé sous licence Creative Commons. © ISPSCC, 2024. Paediatric Intermittent Urinary Catheter Decision Aid AIDE-MÉMOIRE POUR CATHÉTER URINAIRE INTERMITTENT PÉDIATRIQUE English Français Nurses must practice within nursing regulatory body scope of practice and in accordance with health care organizational policies and procedures. Developed by a nursing task force through Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC). Sponsored by an unrestricted educational grant from Coloplast Canada. Trademarks acknowledged. This is one of four decision aids and may be used under Creative Commons license. NSWOCC, 2024. Les infirmières doivent exercer dans le cadre de leur champ d’exercice, et conformément aux politiques et procédures organisationnelles. Référez-vous toujours aux instructions d’utilisation du fabricant. Élaboré par un groupe de travail de professionnels en soins infirmiers en collaboration avec les Infirmières Spécialisées en Plaies, Stomies et Continence Canada (ISPSCC). Commandité par une subvention éducative sans restriction de Coloplast Canada. Toutes les marques de commerce citées ont été reconnues. Il s'agit de l'un des quatre aide-mémoires et peut être utilisé sous licence Creative Commons. © ISPSCC, 2024. Paediatric Indwelling Urinary Catheter Decision Aid AIDE-MÉMOIRE POUR CATHÉTER URINAIRE À DEMEURE PÉDIATRIQUE English Français Nurses must practice within nursing regulatory body scope of practice and in accordance with health care organizational policies and procedures. Developed by a nursing task force through Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC). Sponsored by an unrestricted educational grant from Coloplast Canada. Trademarks acknowledged. This is one of four decision aids and may be used under Creative Commons license. NSWOCC, 2024. Les infirmières doivent exercer dans le cadre de leur champ d’exercice, et conformément aux politiques et procédures organisationnelles. Référez-vous toujours aux instructions d’utilisation du fabricant. Élaboré par un groupe de travail de professionnels en soins infirmiers en collaboration avec les Infirmières Spécialisées en Plaies, Stomies et Continence Canada (ISPSCC). Commandité par une subvention éducative sans restriction de Coloplast Canada. Toutes les marques de commerce citées ont été reconnues. Il s'agit de l'un des quatre aide-mémoires et peut être utilisé sous licence Creative Commons. © ISPSCC, 2024. Article: Development of a decision aid for nurses supporting urinary catheter selection Download Published in both French and English in the NSWOC Advance volume 35, Issue 1 (March 2024). Abstract Urethral catheterization is necessary for individuals unable to empty their bladder to otherwise prevent complications resulting from urinary retention. Feedback from Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence, in 2020, following the launch of the Clean Intermittent Urethral Catheterization in Adults - Canadian Best Practice Recommendations for Nurses identified the lack of standardization in the use of urinary catheters across the health care spectrum. This identified a need for nursing decision aids to guide catheter selection and prompted the formation of a task force to develop standardized decision aids. A group of twenty-four nurses with expertise in the field of continence were drawn from relevant professional associations across Canada. The work of this expert group and the resulting four decision aids, launched in spring of 2024, provides a standardized approach to support nurses on appropriate catheter selection for intermittent and indwelling catheterization for patients of all ages. Task Force Members We would like to thank the amazing task force who have worked diligently to create these important decision aids. Task force members: Karen Campbell led the task force supporting the development of the decision aids. Members in alphabetical order included: Ehsan Adiban, Tarik Alam, Barbara Anderson, Madeleine Ashcroft, Genet Begashaw, Jennifer Bilbie, Michelle Buffalo, Marcia Carr, Berenice Chan, Valérie Chaplain, Natalie Kameka, Corey Knott, Carly Lindsay, Jana Lognon, Svea Ménard, Valentina Popov, Gina Porter, Jodi Quinlan, Gita Rafiee, Laura Robbs, Kaila Snider, Ashley Thompson, and Andrea Trainor. Louise Rudden was consulted as a subject matter expert on using catheters in the paediatric population. Sponsored by an unrestricted educational grant from Coloplast Canada.