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< Back Nurse Clinician Skin and Wound Care, Patient Care Services Joseph Brant Hospital Burlington, ON, Canada Part-Time $51.68-$62.80 View Full Job Description How to Apply Please apply online at: JosephBrantHiring To be considered for this exciting opportunity please visit the JBH Careers page to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Joseph Brant Hospital is committed to an equitable and inclusive culture where everyone thrives and feels that they belong. One of the pillars of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion framework is to enable our people and patients to flourish by removing barriers. In compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available during the recruitment and selection process and throughout employment. Please help us meet our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free environment by letting us know if you require accommodation. Contact Human Resources for confidential assistance at careers@josephbranthospital.ca or at 905-632-3737 ext. 4129. Please include the posting number in the subject line of any email correspondence to enable appropriate assistance. View Full Job Description Job Description Works as collaborative member of interprofessional team(s) to apply advanced and specialized knowledge and clinical skills in the care and education of patients experiencing wound, ostomy & continence issues. Conducts advanced assessments of complex wound, ostomy and continence issues and develops plan of care in collaboration with patient, family and interprofessional team Uses advanced and specialized knowledge and clinical skills to deliver clinical education in Wound, Ostomy and Continence to Joseph Brant Hospital staff, physicians and clinical learners. Understands and demonstrates application of the Canadian Standards of Practice for Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (3rd Edition 2021) Supports the development of a culture of pressure injury prevention. Is well versed in current best practices related to wound, ostomy and continence care Provides hospital-wide clinical consultation in wound, ostomy and continence. Teaches, counsels, troubleshoots and advises patients & families with wound, ostomy and continence needs. Coaches, mentors and acts as a role model to build staff competency (knowledge, skills, ability and judgement) in wound, ostomy and continence care. Participation in JBH committees and regional/community committees, as appropriate, in consultation with the Program Manager. Other duties as assigned. Requirements/Qualifications Baccalaureate level Nursing degree required Current Registration in good standing as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario required Certification as a Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy & Continence Canada (NSWOCC) who has graduated from a World Council of Enterostomal Therapists (WCET) recognized education program required International Interprofessional Wound Care Course certification an asset 7+ years’ recent and relevant experience working as an NSWOCC in an acute care hospital setting required 5 years’ recent and relevant experience working with Critical Care, Acute Medical, Surgical, Post-Acute and Maternal Child (Neonatal Intensive Care) patient populations required. Knowledge of full scope of treatment modalities for wound, ostomy and continence management and preventative skin care techniques. Demonstrated ability to manage complex psychological needs of patients and families. Ability to focus on corporate skin & wound programs by participating in activities that promote best practice initiatives. Experienced in advanced complex dressings and diabetes foot ulcer care. Adult teaching experience and/or adult education courses Demonstrated ability to function effectively as a member of the interprofessional team. Demonstrated effective communication skills (both written and verbal). Demonstrated reliable attendance, punctuality and availability. Company/Organization Description About Joseph Brant Hospital: Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario, serving more than 185,000 residents in Halton, Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek. JBH is honoured to be recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara’s Top Employers since 2015, with a skilled team of approximately 200 physicians, 2,000 employees, and more than 300 volunteers. JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and is designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team (BOHT). JBH is deeply committed to providing exemplary care and living the hospital’s core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. JBH also inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people. For more information, visit www.josephbranthospital.ca .

SWAN Week 2024 September 16-20, 2024 “SWANs Beyond the Bedside: Supporting the transformation of care delivery” SWANs go beyond direct patient care by advocating for individuals, helping them navigate the health care system, and ensuring their voices are heard in care planning and decision-making. With their specialized education, SWANs offer more than just care—they uphold and share best practices that improve patient outcomes and enhance the overall efficiency of the health care system. SWANs help support quality improvement initiatives, using their specialized training to identify gaps in care, while implementing & sharing best practices in wound, ostomy and continence care. SWANs work with NSWOCs to disseminate knowledge related to wound, ostomy and continence care & practice to others while participating in the professional development of SWAN colleagues through peer mentorship. SWANs, in collaboration with NSWOCs, use their specialized skills to support the transformation of wound, ostomy, and continence care, leading to better patient outcomes and a more sustainable health care system for all Canadians. SWAN Week Flyer To celebrate, we encourage you to download, print, and share the SWAN Week Flyer, and share messages on social media using the assets below. Supporting Best Practices and Quality Improvement SWANs help support quality improvement initiatives, using their specialized training to identify gaps in care, while implementing & sharing best practices in wound, ostomy and continence care. Learn more about the role of SWANs at https://www.wocinstitute.ca/swan-links Download the image SWANs are Peer Mentors SWANs work with NSWOCs to disseminate knowledge related to wound, ostomy and continence care & practice to others while participating in the professional development of SWAN colleagues through peer mentorship. Learn more about the role of SWANs at https://www.wocinstitute.ca/swan-links Download the image SWANs Support the Transformation of Health Care Delivery in Canada SWANs, in collaboration with NSWOCs, use their specialized skills to support the transformation of wound, ostomy, and continence care, leading to better patient outcomes and a more sustainable health care system for all Canadians. Learn more about the role of SWANs at https://www.wocinstitute.ca/swan-links Download the image SWANs are Patient Advocates SWANs go beyond direct patient care by advocating for individuals, helping them navigate the health care system, and ensuring their voices are heard in care planning and decision-making. Learn more about the role of SWANs at https://www.wocinstitute.ca/swan-links Download the image Upcoming Events Webinar: “SWANs in Action: Case Studies & Collaboration Across Canada” Thu, Sep 19 Webinar More info Details Journal Club: “3D-Printing Applications in Ostomy Device Creation and Complex Intestinal Fistula Management” Wed, Sep 18 Webinar More info Details Integrating Silver Dressings into the Antimicrobial Toolkit & Tips for Biofilm Eradication Wed, Sep 18 Webinar More info Details SWAN Community of Practice Meeting & Info Night Tue, Sep 17 Webinar More info Details SWAN Week Celebration Mon, Sep 16 Webinar More info Details

Harm Reduction Community of Practice < Back Priyanka (Pri) Jani (she/her) BScN, RN, NSWOC Student Harm Reduction Community of Practice Priyanka (Pri) has worked on Haudenosaunee, Missisaugas, Attiwonderonk, and Anishinabewaki land (Hamilton and Kitchener) since early 2020 and has been working in a variety of different settings including long-term care, public health, and community care. In these spaces, she developed her skills as a nurse, a leader, and a learner. In 2021, Pri started working as a Consumption Treatment Service (CTS) nurse with Sanguen Health Centre and joined the non-profit Student Overdose Prevention Education Network (SOPEN) as a volunteer. Pri is now on the Board of Directors of SOPEN and responsible for developing educational harm reduction and drug education content for workshops in Hamilton. Priyanka aims to continue harm reduction advocacy through the lens of wound, ostomy, and continence care to provide people who are unhoused and people who use drugs with the access to care they deserve.

President's Award The NSWOCC President’s award for excellence in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing is awarded annually to a NSWOCC member in recognition of their achievement towards nursing leadership in the specialty of wound, ostomy and continence and advocates for the highest quality of nursing to individuals with challenges in wound, ostomy and continence. Purpose: The purpose of this award is to provide annual recognition of a NSWOCC nurse or team of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence who made an outstanding contribution to the mission, vision and values of the NSWOCC through: the advancement of the NSWOC nursing specialty; the demonstration of exceptional nursing leadership in the NSWOC specialty; and contributions to the NSWOCC organization. Eligibility: The individual has a NSWOCC membership in the category of Active, Honorary or Retired. Criteria: The following criteria may be used in nomination of an individual: The individual has shown leadership qualities through the display of competency in practice and advocates for the highest quality of NSWOC practice. This includes integrity, innovation and advancement of the specialty. Has shown commitment and dedication to the NSWOCC in achieving the mission, vision and values of the organization. The individual has shown collaborative partnership through volunteer activities with NSWOCC and other related organizations. The individual has shown continued dedication, creativity, determination and vision when advancing the NSWOC specialty through project work, team work, or in the political arena. Nominations: The following criteria may be used in nomination of an individual: Must be received by NSWOCC National Office no later than the deadline set out in the call for nominations – typically the end of February or in March following the applicable year. The Nominator must submit a signed, supporting narrative from him/her regarding the Nominee. Each nomination must further be supported by a minimum of two, and not more than four references that must submit their signed references and mail to the NSWOCC National Office by the deadline outlined above (1). Contact information for the Nominator and all references must be clearly indicated and must reference the name of the Nominee being nominated. The NSWOCC Board will review the nominations. Among the factors considered will be: contributions towards nursing leadership; advancement of the NSWOC specialty; demonstration of the NSWOCC mission, vision and values; strength of support in nominations; and enhancement of the reputation of the NSWOC specialty and the NSWOCC. The NSWOCC Board will develop a “short list” consisting of no more than three nominees whose contributions were, in the Board’s view, the most significant. The NSWOCC President will make the final decision. Each eligible NSWOCC member who was nominated for an award will receive a letter of commendation from the President. Nomination Procedure: If you would like to nominate someone for the President’s Award, please provide the following information, together with your supporting narrative and reference documentation listed above. Mail documentation to: NSWOCC 66 Leopolds Drive Ottawa, Ontario K1V 7E3 Or email to: Cathy Harley, CEO NSWOCC office@nswoc.ca Nominator’s Information Name Title Organization Contact Address City Postal Code Business Phone Home Phone Fax Email Nominee’s Information Name Title Organization Contact Address City Postal Code Business Phone Home Phone Fax Email

The NSWOCC Feature Section of JWOCN publishes announcements and short articles related to practice, program development, education, and quality improvement from the Canadian NSWOC perspective. Submissions are 250-500 words including figures and tables. ​For more information, contact cjwoc@nswoc.ca for free writing and coaching support. The NSWOCC - JWOCN Connection The NSWOCC Feature Section of JWOCN publishes announcements and short articles related to practice, program development, education, and quality improvement from the Canadian NSWOC perspective. Submissions are 250-500 words including figures and tables. For more information, contact cjwoc@nswoc.ca for free writing and coaching support. JWOCN Publication Guidelines

< Back Clinical Specialist (Continence Care) Coloplast Canada Canada View Full Job Description How to Apply Apply online at https://careers.coloplast.com/Default/job/Calgary-Clinical-Specialist-%28Continence-Care%29-AB/901426601/ View Full Job Description Job Description Reporting to the Clinical Specialist - Ostomy, you will be responsible for providing clinical advisory needs and applying our clinical message on behalf of Coloplast with customers and within our sales and marketing team. As a registered nurse, ideally specialized in Continence, this individual provides clinical expertise in the areas of continence care. Activities include clinical education & skills development for internal and external customers, providing clinical expertise related to Coloplast marketing initiatives and serving as a regionally focused clinical resource to the organization. Major Areas of Accountability: Represent Coloplast as a clinical expert Maintain professional credentials and education to maintain status as a clinical expert through board certification as a nurse. Develop in conjunction with marketing and deliver educational programs to a diverse group of internal and external customers. These may be live, web-based, on-demand or on-line programs. Attend approved national and regional conferences and tradeshows as a Coloplast representative, interacting with key customers and attending scientific programs. Report back to senior leadership/training key clinical learnings and opportunities. Develop and maintain relationships with industry Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). This includes developing KOLs to speak on behalf of Coloplast and enlisting their help with Coloplast committee sessions. Gaining feedback for new potential products. Creates content for Coloplast Professional our external education platform for clinicians (quarterly projects.) Act as a clinical liaison to Consumer Care department and sales force to handle clinical use of product issues – “Ask the Expert.” Develop and execute trainings at the meetings. Contribute articles for professional and end user publications. Marketing program development Collaborate on Marketing initiatives to develop, in conjunction with marketing, clinical education for internal and external customers. Support and train Coloplast employees on the use of clinical evidence to support the brand message of the business areas. Sales team support Align educational resources with key sales initiatives of the business unit. Maximize individual clinical resources and energies towards overall success of business units. Provide clinical support for key account strategic planning and educational initiatives. Own and execute clinical material for onboarding of all new hires. Requirements/Qualifications Essential Qualifications: Registered Nurse with a Bachelor’s Degree Strongly Preferred NSWOC/WOCC certification along with CNA 5+ years experience in a clinical setting working with patients and/or end users Previous medical industry experience an asset Domestic travel required up to 30% - 40% annually Preferred Qualifications: Based in Canada with willingness to travel initially once per month to Alberta Effective written and presentation skills Ability to read, analyze and interpret clinical publications Proven success with organization and time management skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Ability to tailor training and education to serve many audiences High attention to detail and follow-through Previous project management experience preferred Flexible with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks to support marketing and sales needs Self-starter Company/Organization Description Pursuing an ambitious growth agenda, Coloplast develops and markets products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Employing about 14.000 people and with products available in more than 143 countries, we are one of the world´s leading medical device companies. We are constantly growing our business and always looking for new ways to move forward – we explore, learn and look for new ways of doing things. Coloplast is committed to being an inclusive organization, where people bring their differences to work each day, fulfil their potential and have a strong sense of belonging because – and not despite – of their differences. We therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, age, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious belief or physical ability. Visit us on Coloplast.com . Watch the film. Follow us on LinkedIn . Like us on Facebook .

Professional Development < Back Debra Johnston MN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C), IIWCC Professional Development Debra Johnston is a Clinical Nurse Specialist certified in Wound, Ostomy and Continence working at University Health Network - Toronto General Hospital. The focus of her practice is to improve the quality of life for patients and their families by developing and promoting quality care through Best Practice Guideline development and education for patients living with chronic wounds, ostomies and fistulae. As part of her advanced practice role, Debra is an active member of the interprofessional team providing complex consultations, and supporting staff and program development using evidence based best practice to improve patient care. Debra has participated in the development of several Best Practice Guidelines pertaining to pressure injuries and ostomy care. She is a Clinical Faculty member for the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute Education Program; Faculty and Clinical Advisor for Advanced Ostomy Care and Management at University of Toronto, and an adjunct lecturer for the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto.

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Virtual Care Toolkit Download now Introduction In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic brought many changes to the personal and work lives of all Canadian health care professionals. The only option for many Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (NSWOCs) to continue to provide support and direction to clients with wounds, ostomies, and continence challenges was through virtual care. Most NSWOCs and many health care organizations / employers lacked experience in this method of providing care; furthermore, systems to support both the client and the health care professionals were not in place. Canadian NSWOCs developed a way to support their clients. We learned a lot individually and collectively, from protecting client privacy and information to gathering pertinent data without seeing a client in person. In the fall of 2022, a group of NSWOCs interested in virtual care came together to develop this toolkit to assist Canadian NSWOCs to safely provide virtual care in their practices. No longer are NSWOCs required to figure it out as they go, as many had done in 2020. The NSWOCC Virtual Care Toolkit is divided into five sections: Legal and Regulatory Considerations, Technology, Equity-Oriented Care, Delivery of Virtual Care, and Knowledge Transfer. Within each section, considerations for virtual care are highlighted, and suggestions for addressing these concerns are included. Much of the available literature in the realm of virtual care relates to wound care. The advice offered here for ostomy and continence virtual care is largely the expert opinion of the task force. We have chosen to use the term client throughout meaning a “recipient of care: in the community-client, in residential care-resident, and in acute care-patient.” Read More Quick response (QR) codes have been included in this document to aid you in accessing additional resources. Download the Virtual Care Toolkit Task Force Project Lead M. Laureen Sommerey, RN, BScN, MSN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Members Folashade M. Alalade, MClSc-WH, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Helen Arputhanathan, MSc, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C), IIWCC Erin Ballard, BScN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Shelly Barnes, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Allison Da Silva, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Rajwinder Dhamrait, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Rhonda Darbyshire, BN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C), IIWCC Neal Dunwoody, BA, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Jessica Jones, BN, RN, stomothérapeute, WOCC(C) Anna Kha, MClSc-WH, BScN, RN, CCN(C) Carly St. Michel, MScCH, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C), IIWCC Acknowledgments Technical writer and project manager John Gregory, IIWCC, ISWA, Opencity Inc., edited and produced this toolkit in collaboration with the task force. Thank you to many individuals for their help with this project at various stages, Rica Cadavez, Stephanie Chadwick, Dawn Damboise, Sara Debbih, Megan Hutton, Ana Kha, Loretta Pike, Nicole Pitcher, Joanna Eloisa Sigue, Amanda Sowiak, Teresa Stone, Veronika Surowiec, Wendy Whelan, Simon Woodside, Christina Yadav, plus our 14 anonymous peer reviewers. Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) operates on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation. Third party trademarks acknowledged.

< Back NSWOC Nurse (RN) Bayshore Home Care Solutions 40 Shellington Pl, Brantford, ON N3S 7Y1, Canada Flexible Casual/Part-Time $67.82/hour View Full Job Description How to Apply Please apply online at: Bayshore Healthcare (ID: 25001799) View Full Job Description Job Description Bayshore is looking for passionate and caring NSWOC Certified Registered Nurse to join our amazing team of professionals. As a member of our team, you will use your clinical judgment and skills to ensure our clients receive the highest quality care they need and deserve. Nursing care will be delivered with compassion, excellence and responsiveness, in the comfort and safety of their specific care setting. If your calling is to be the “difference” by providing outstanding care, then a Nursing career with Bayshore is the Perfect Fit for YOU! Requirements/Qualifications Education: RN level nurses who have graduated from an accredited School of Nursing and hold a current registration with the provincial licensing body. Certification as Nurse Specialized in Wound Ostomy & Continence (NSWOC) Current CPR certification required Other Requirements: Clear criminal background check (with vulnerable sector screening), negative TB test Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable vehicle Company/Organization Description When you JOIN Bayshore, You JOIN a branch team and workplace culture that supports your Nursing Practice. In return, you provide exceptional client services that support our organizational goals. Make ‘Being the Difference’ your Career - Join our Amazing team at Bayshore Home Care Solutions! Bayshore HealthCare is one of the Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore HealthCare is proud to showcase its achievement as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. In 2015, Bayshore achieved the designation for Best Practice Spotlight Organization from the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. Bayshore Healthcare is also recognized as Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes 2023 list.

< Back Registered Nurse Covenant Health Covenant Zone, Edmonton, Misericordia Community Hospital Regular, Full-Time $39.21-$56.46 View Full Job Description How to Apply Please apply online here View Full Job Description Job Description Your Opportunity: Reporting to the Unit Manager of the Northern Alberta Continence Services Clinic, the Nurse Continence Advisor (NCA)/ Nurse Specializing in Wound, Ostomy & Continence (NSWOC) /Registered Nurse is responsible for and is an expert in the assessing, planning, and implementing a plan of care for women experiencing incontinence and Urology/Gynecology related medical concerns. The NCA independently triages patients referred to the clinic, assesses and recommends the most appropriate modality to address incontinence and implements the plan of care and monitors the effectiveness of the treatment and follow-up. Works in collaboration with family physicians, specialists, community partners and clerical staff. Physical job demands are classified as medium. Description: The Registered Nurse (RN) participates in nursing assessments and interventions, care planning, implementing prescribed treatments, administering medications, evaluating treatments, and monitoring/documenting treatment progress and patient/resident response. Acting as an advocate, coordinator and liaison for the patient/resident, the RN identifies needs and sets priorities in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. The RN facilitates patient/resident and family education and discharge planning, and may be required to act in a charge nurse capacity. The RN is responsible for the provision of care in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the UNA Collective Agreement. Classification: Registered Nurse Union: COV UNA Unit and Program: Northern Alberta Continence Services Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 26-AUG-2024 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 23-SEP-2024 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 57 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $39.21 Maximum Salary: $51.46 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Requirements/Qualifications Required Qualifications: Graduate of a Registered Nurse program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required. If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses are also required: 1) CRNA Medication Administration Certificate - https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F 2) NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification - https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0 PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this unit/program/office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this unit/program/office expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions. Additional Required Qualifications: At least three (3) years in an Urogynecology/Women’s Health environment. Nurse Continence Advisor Certification (NCA), or Nurse Specializing in Wound, Ostomy & Continence (NSWOC) that includes a clinical placement with an experienced and certified NCA or NSWOC working in continence management (completion of certificate or currently enrolled/willing to be enrolled in the certificate program)-required. Preferred Qualifications: Ability to provide patient-centred care in a sensitive manner. · Demonstration of superior communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to correspond effectively with other care providers. · Proficiency in working autonomously and effectively as a team member. · Proven competency in the preparation/delivering of teaching materials for presentation with groups and individuals. Company/Organization Description

Inaugural NSWOC Fellows Recognizing select individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the tri-specialty of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Care CEO Statement Catherine Harley, eMBA, RN, IIWCC At Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC), we support a culture that values and celebrates excellence. Recognizing excellence involves acknowledging and celebrating exceptional performance, achievements, or contributions in the tri-specialty of wound, ostomy and continence specialized nursing care. The goal is to motivate individuals and teams to maintain high standards and foster this culture of excellence. By launching a Fellowship program, NSWOCC has taken a significant step towards recognition focusing on the careers of select individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the tri-specialty. This Fellowship program is grounded in promising practices and we are privileged to be launching the new program on May 24, 2024. On behalf of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC), I am excited to welcome our first, inaugural Fellows. Fellowship represents the highest honour for NSWOCC’s most recognized Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOCs). NSWOCC honours its clinical thought leaders, its significant voices in education and policy. This Fellowship Program is intended to celebrate contributions to NSWOCC and the nursing specialty of wound, ostomy and continence. Fellows selected for this program are recognized for their major impact on the advancement of the clinical, evidence and practice and are chosen not at their request or intent to be recognized. Rather, Fellows are identified and chosen based on outstanding practice. Within the framework of the tri-specialty, Fellows contribute to critical quality initiatives that support effective, evidence-based patient/resident care. The future of specialized wound, ostomy and continence leadership rests on dedication, shaping thought leadership through education, policy and exemplary nursing practice, and positively impacting change in the specialized areas of wound, ostomy and continence. As the first group of NSWOCC Fellows, these individuals will serve as role models and mentors to the next generation of nurses. As this Fellowship program grows, these individuals will continue to be impactful as a remarkable resource of wisdom and expertise to advance nursing care, education, research and policy leadership. The NSWOCC being inducted as inaugural Fellows reflect a wide diversity of nursing leadership and impact. Every one of these individuals has clearly demonstrated a sustained and powerful commitment to unique issues present in wound, ostomy and continence health. These clinical thought leaders are not only viewed by their peers as leaders in the field of the tri-specialty of wound, ostomy and continence nursing, they are also seen as a leading legacy of the extraordinary leadership contributions they have made. I would like to thank them personally for their dedication and efforts during some very challenging years, where clinical and health system complexity has increased, as have patient needs, acuity, and risk. Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence do not abandon their patients, or their colleagues, or the broader profession – they want the very best outcome and they do what it takes: they care, support, advocate, educate, and lead. As we move into the future, we know we are better for their wisdom, experience and voice. Their impact will shape the future of wound, ostomy and continence specialized healthcare provision in Canada, and inspire the next generation of nurses in the field. For making a difference for nurses, aligned healthcare professionals and patients, we salute you. They deserve to hold the credential of NSWOCC – Fellow in Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence, and are worthy holders of this credential. We celebrate you, we recognize you and we look forward to many more NSWOCCs following in your footsteps as we move into the future. 2025 Inaugural Fellows Nicole Denis, MScN, BScN, NSWOC, FNSWOC Nicole Denis is the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute Preceptor Manager. In 1996 she was the founding director of the Canadian Association for Enterostomal Therapy Wound, Ostomy and Continence Bilingual Education Program Key Contributions and Recognitions: Founding director of the Canadian Association for Enterostomal Therapy Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Bilingual Education Program Past President of Canadian Association for Enterostomal Therapy Mentored numerous nurses in wound, ostomy, and continence care Developed bilingual education ensuring accessible quality training Recipient of the CAET President’s Award for leadership in wound, ostomy and continence Louise Forest-Lalande, MEd, RN, NSWOC, ET, FNSWOC Louise Forest-Lalonde is an Academic Advisor for the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute. She is retired from her role as an Enterostomal Therapy Nurse at The Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine. Key Contributions and Recognitions: Past President of the World Council of Enterostomal Therapists (WCET) Led development of Pediatric Stoma Care Best Practice Guidelines Author of books and papers on wound care and stoma management International lecturer on Enterostomal Therapy Nursing She has received several awards, at regional, national, and international levels. Recently she received the Norma N. Gill WCET President Award Dr. Corey Heerschap, PhD, MScCH, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C), FNSWOC Corey Heerschap is the President of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada and is a Wound and Ostomy Clinical Nurse Specialist at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie, Ontario. Key Contributions and Recognitions: President and Past Treasurer of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada Co-chaired development of the RNAO Pressure Injury Best Practice Guidelines and served as an expert panel member on multiple national wound and ostomy guidelines Inaugural Secretary of CPIAP and Education Co-Lead for the Commonwealth Wound Care Resource Alliance Authored NSWOCC designation and credentials position statement Lead editor for upcoming NSWOCC wound care textbook Participated in a wound care mission to Argentina in 2019 Mary Hill, MN, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C), FNSWOC Mary Hill is a Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence educator and consultant for Integrated Home Care for Alberta Health Services in Calgary where she supports nurses and clients in community care. Key Contributions and Recognitions: Past President and Professional Practice Group Coordinator for NSWOCC Regional Director for North America for the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel Lead for NSWOCC National Conference Planning Core Program for the past 13 years Educator and consultant for community care nurses Author of publications on wound, ostomy, and continence care Participated in a wound care mission to Cambodia Rosemary Hill, BSN, RN, CWOCN, NSWOC, WOCC(C), FNSWOC Rosemary Hill is Past President of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada and is a Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence for Lions Gate Hospital, North Vancouver Costal Health, in Vancouver, British Columbia Key Contributions & Recognitions: Past President of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) Chair of the British Columbia Provincial Nursing Ostomy Committee Recognized with the Award of Excellence in Practice from the Association of Registered Nurses of British Columbia Worked closely with the Ostomy Canada Society on education initiatives, particularly related to the Disability Tax Credit 2024 NSWOC Recognition Award from the Ostomy Canada Society Dr. Kimberly LeBlanc, PhD, MN, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C), FCAN, FNSWOC Kimberly LeBlanc is the current President of the Canadian Nurses Association and Academic Chair of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute as well an Advanced Practice and Certified Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse working with KDS Professional Consulting. Key Contributions & Recognitions: Current President of the Canadian Nurses Association Founding member of the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel Inaugural Co-chair of the Canadian Pressure Injury Advisory Panel Serves on the boards of the World Union of Wound Healing Societies, International Wound Infection Institute, and the Commonwealth Wound Care Resource Alliance Awarded Canadian Nurses Association Order of Merit Award for Nursing Education Author of numerous publications and book chapters Holds academic appointments at Curtin University, McGill University, and Cardiff University Lina Martins, MScN, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C), FNSWOC Lina Martins is a Clinical Nurse Specialist and Certified Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) at London Health Sciences Centre in Canada. She is also the Editor in Chief of The Canadian Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence (Previously the NSWOC Advance). Key Contributions and Recognitions: Editor-in-Chief of The Canadian Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (Previously the NSWOC Advance) Canadian Feature Editor of JWOCN Contributes to Best Practice Guidelines for ostomy and wound care through the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario and NSWOCC She is a mentor and educator to nurses, patients, nursing students, and medical and surgical residents through the Schulich School of Medicine at Western University Member of the NSWOCC conference planning committee x 10 years Dr. Christine Murphy, PhD, MClSc(WH), BSc, NSWOC, WOCC(C), FNSWOC Dr. Murphy works at The Ottawa Hospital Limb Preservation Centre in the vascular surgery department. Currently she has a clinical, education and research focus in complex vascular wounds, diabetic foot ulcer and limb preservation. Key Contributions and Recognitions: Past President of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada Co-lead of Diabetes Action Canada SPOR Network Foot Care Chair of the International Biofilm-Based Wound Care Panel Developed globally recognized Wound Hygiene Consensus Document Faculty member at Western University’s Master of Clinical Science program Dr. Kevin, Woo PhD, RN, FAPWCA, NSWOC, WOCC(C), FNSWOC Dr. Kevin Woo is an Associate Professor at Queen’s University, School of Nursing, School of Rehabilitation Therapy in Kingston, Ontario and Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence at the University Health Network in Toronto, Ontario. Key Contributions and Recognitions: Founding member of the Canadian Pressure Injury Advisory Panel Published numerous best practice guidelines and peer-reviewed articles Awarded Canadian Nurses Association Order of Merit Award for Nursing Research Current Co-Chair of the NSWOCC Research Committee Adjunct research professor at Western University