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< Back Nurse Clinician Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation Hamilton, ON, Canada Temporary, Full-Time $45.68 - $64.23 View Full Job Description How to Apply 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 . Job ID: 116423 View Full Job Description Job Description Unit Summary The unit profile of an NSWOC (Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence) department or team in a healthcare setting typically reflects a multidisciplinary focus on the management and prevention of complex wound, ostomy, and continence issues. Position Summary An NSWOC RN (Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence) is a Registered Nurse with advanced education and expertise in managing complex wound, ostomy, and continence care. Their role is critical in improving patient outcomes and providing specialized support in hospital settings. Schedule Work Hours 8-4 Monday - Friday. This position is temporary until January 2026. Requirements/Qualifications RN active license in Ontario Completion of a formal NSWOC education program (NSWOC Canada) Clinical Experience 2 years Company/Organization Description 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. 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 Operations 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.

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

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As a special interest group, NSWOCC Industry Advisory Council (NIAC) strives to bring Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence and companies with applicable products and services together to set a standard for positive, beneficial, and open collaboration to improve care for Canadian patients. NSWOCC Industry Advisory Panel (NIAC) Mission As a special interest group, NSWOCC Industry Advisory Council (NIAC) strives to bring Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence and companies with applicable products and services together to set a standard for positive, beneficial, and open collaboration to improve care for Canadian patients. Vision Collaborate to support improved clinical and health economic outcomes for wound, ostomy, and continence patients. About NIAC The NSWOCC Industry Advisory Council (NIAC) was launched on June 9, 2021. Representatives from nineteen companies, specializing in technologies and products for wound, ostomy, and continence care, participated in three meetings in 2021. Initially, the NSWOCC Board appointed Nicole Kocajda (Marketing Manager, Mölnlycke) and Rodney Blair (National Sales Manager, Hollister Limited) as co-chairs due to their recent completion of the Industry Skin Wellness Associate Program (ISWA). In the fall, Marianne MacMillan-Stacey was elected as the new Co-Chair, replacing Nicole Kocajda. NIAC's first action items were to develop its mission, vision, competitive compliance statement, and 'NIAC Terms of Reference.' By September 8, 2021, NIAC had finalized these foundational documents. Since 2022, NIAC Members have contributed to the “Industry and Science” Day at the annual NSWOCC National conference. In 2024, Geoff Fournie of Perfuse Medtec was acclaimed as Co-Chair, succeeding Rodney Blair. We look forward to continued collaboration with NIAC to strengthen the relationship between NSWOCC and industry partners. Competition Compliance Statement NIAC Members will at no time engage in discussion or activities that might serve to lessen competition among its industry members, such as price adjustments, customer segmentation, or the sharing of confidential, proprietary information. 2024-2026 NIAC Co-Chairs Geoff Fournie NIAC Co-Chair Marianne MacMillan-Stacey NIAC Co-Chair Join the NIAC Mailing List Join the NIAC mailing list to receive updates related to your role as a wound, ostomy, and/or continence industry member. Opt-in to the NIAC Mailing List As a valued industry partner in the wound, ostomy, and continence space, joining the NIAC mailing list will ensure you stay informed about NSWOCC’s projects, initiatives, events, and opportunities for advertising, sponsorship, and partnerships. Our mission is to foster collaboration between NSWOCs and companies with relevant products and services, setting a standard for positive, beneficial, and open cooperation to improve care for Canadian wound, ostomy, and continence patients. Become an Industry Associate with NSWOCC! Industry Associates or Industry Associate PLUS are are a company, or an individual who represents a company, whose primary business is related to the field of wound, ostomy, and/or continence care, and who is interested in and supportive of the objectives of NSWOCC. Industry Associates receive exclusive Members-only benefits, while Industry Associate PLUS receive additional discounts, exclusive access, and more. Learn more > NIAC Terms of Reference NIAC Membership Industry members including manufacturers and distributors of products relating to wound, ostomy and continence NIAC Roles and Responsibilities NIAC will provide informed advice to the NSWOCC Board of Directors regarding: input into 2022 NSWOCC Annual Conference and future conferences Exhibit Hall set up Input into conference networking event NIAC will represent the voice of wound, ostomy and continence industry to the NSWOCC Board of Directors in order to support their strategic plan and decision making. NIAC will receive updates from the NSWOCC Board in order to stay current and relevant in connecting clinical developments with industry trends to positively impact patient care. NIAC Governance Co-chair model Two co-chairs for two-year term of office starting June 9, 2021 During second year – call for nominations to onboard “co-chairs elect” and mentorship for with current co-chairs to support a democratic process Accountable to the NSWOCC Board of Directors Each co-chair responsible for minutes (alternate) Minutes to be submitted to NIAC members and NSWOCC BOD within 2 weeks post meeting No budget required at this time Annual Report to NSWOCC Board of Directors by March 25 of each year Meeting Frequency June (for post-conference review) September November January March May (on-site or virtually at the conference) Ad hoc as required

< Back REGISTERED NURSE Niagara Health Temporary, Full Time $39.07 to $56.00/Hour View Full Job Description How to Apply Please visit Niagara Health Careers website to apply View Full Job Description Job Description Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Services within the Nursing Professional Practice, the successful candidate will be a part of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Team (WOCT) with responsibility across all sites of Niagara Health (NH). The WOC nurses provide advanced wound, ostomy and continence care through the assessment, treatment, management of wounds (such as pressure injuries, venous leg ulcers, arterial/ischemic ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, complex surgical wounds and palliative wounds), ostomy consultation, and continence challenges. The WOCT also plays a pivotal role in the prevention of Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries (HAPIs) by educating patients, families and staff on the risks and strategies around HAPIs. Some of the duties include but are not restricted to advanced wound care, ostomy and continence consultation; working with community providers to ensure the continuum of care for patients; developing, delivering and evaluating education programs on wound, ostomy and continence care; participating in wound , ostomy and continence care product line review; participating in research into wound, ostomy and continence care products and participating in the development of wound, ostomy and continence policies and procedures. The position will model, promote and facilitate an RNAO Best Practice Guideline (BPG) approach to wound, ostomy and continence care. The position will also support inpatient care but may be required to consult advanced wound, ostomy and continence cases in the ambulatory clinics. Travel between the sites of Niagara Health is required. Requirements/Qualifications Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse (RN) Completion or in the Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (NSWOC) program One year related clinical experience in the past three years in a Medical and/or Surgical nursing in an acute care setting Two years' clinical experience in an acute care setting with a direct focus on wound care Excellent communication skills with the ability to relay complex information effectively to patients and health care professionals Demonstrated knowledge translation skills to implement evidence based practices Superior inter-personal and leadership skills including critical thinking, responsiveness, conflict resolution, change management, visionary thinking, organizational skills, effective customer service, decision making skills and problem solving Demonstrated proficiency with program development and implementation, project and change management and evaluation Committed to excellence in all elements of professional practice, including excellence in patient care processes, measuring outcomes, collaboration and professional growth through continuing education and research utilization Demonstrated ability to be flexible, self-directed and to work independently and as a member of the Professional Practice team Demonstrated ability to manage a large/diversified workload with rapidly changing priorities and challenging deadlines Computer skills in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook and a variety of audiovisual equipment Must maintain a valid Ontario driver's licence and have access to reliable transportation Demonstrated commitment to the Purpose, Vision and Core Values of Niagara Health Proficiency in language English required Consistent and regular attendance required Full vaccination in accordance with Niagara Health's Vaccination Policy Company/Organization Description

< Back Clinical Nurse Specialist West Park Healthcare Centre 82 Buttonwood Ave, York, ON M6M 2J5, Canada Temporary, Full-Time View Full Job Description How to Apply Read full job description: https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=WESTPARKHEALTHCARE&cws=1&rid=2713 View Full Job Description Job Description Clinical Practice Provides nursing leadership for care of complex patients within specialty foci of complex wound care and experience working within the geriatric population Participates within interprofessional team rounds to provide nursing leadership and guidance in the provision of patient care Uses theoretical and empirical knowledge to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care Uses multiple assessment strategies to anticipate a wide range of patient responses to actual and changing health status and choices Participates in and provides a resource for care planning activities with nurses, interprofessional team members, physicians, patients and their families Role models and facilitates partnerships with patients and their families to promote, enhance and champion person-centered care Uses multiple strategies to support the integration of nursing standards, best practices, clinical policies and procedures within the practice setting and at point of care Provides leadership in the interpretation of regulatory issues that impact practice and organizational policy and promotes accountability at the unit level Advocates for and participates in creating a practice environment that supports safe patient care, interprofessional collaborative practice and professional growth Provides consultation across the organization regarding both patient specific needs and corporate practice initiatives that they are leading and/or participating in such as RNAO Best Practice Guideline implementation, evaluation and sustainability Professional Development Works in partnership with Clinical Service Managers and Clinical Nurse Educators to identify nursing staff’s learning needs and facilitates or provides ongoing development support to staff for their clinical practice Collaborates with Clinical Service Managers and Clinical Nurse Educators to support unit/department orientation and identification of ongoing learning needs of new staff Identifies changes in competencies and skill sets of nursing staff in relation to changes in specific patient care needs and/or patient populations Through multiple strategies, facilitates learning and provides mentorship for nursing staff to help meet their needs for changes in their clinical competencies and skills Plans coordinates, implements and evaluates initiatives to support the development of critical thinking, knowledge translation and achievement of person-centered care Partners with Clinical Service Managers and Clinical Practice Leaders to develop, implement and evaluate interprofessional approaches to care and support the application of interprofessional collaborative model of care practices in the practice setting Identifies need for new and updated products and equipment, acceptable performance and use of existing items. e.g. change in practice, staff/patient education, need for written procedures, monitoring of trends and impact on patient outcomes Facilitates development, revisions, monitoring, and dissemination of practice related policies and procedures Participates in the interviewing process for hiring of staff for all professions as appropriate Engages in continuous professional self-development that demonstrates responsibility and commitment for ongoing learning and maintenance of competence Research and Scholarship Maintains current knowledge of best practices and current trends in nursing practice Leads in the identification of opportunities to improve patient care through the application of best practices Facilitates the application of best practices with nurses and interprofessional team members In partnership with relevant stakeholders, develops, implements and evaluates educational materials for patients/families, nurses and interprofessional team members Leads and collaborates in planning, development, implementation and sustainability of quality improvement initiatives (both unit based and corporately) that are based on best practices. Maintains a commitment to supporting WPHC’s status as a designated Best Practice Spotlight Organization through activities of implementation, evaluation, dissemination and sustainability/spread of best practice guidelines Engages in quality improvement frameworks e.g. Practice Development methodologies to develop sustained person-centered, evidence informed practice through 1) transformation of care, and 2) shifting the culture and context of care Supports Nursing Professional Standards and Issues Committee (PSIC) and Interprofessional Council through membership and leadership on specific initiatives and sub-committees arising for its business Leads and/or supports practice initiatives through membership on corporate committees to positively impact patient care Forms alliances and collaborations with experienced researchers for co-investigations Participates in research activities through a number of mechanisms e.g. identification of the subject matter, methodology and design, data collection, analysis of findings, development of recommendations, etc. Involves staff in research for data collection and analysis activities as appropriate Disseminates research and quality improvement findings in publications and through presentations in local and external venues Seeks joint appointments to build coalitions, and to share resources, knowledge and expertise Mentors undergraduate and graduate nursing students, staff undertaking specialty certifications/courses, RNAO fellowships, etc. Requirements/Qualifications Qualifications: Master’s degree in Nursing or relevant Masters (e.g. Education) Undergraduate Bachelors of Science in Nursing BCLS, specialty certifications pertaining to patient population at WPHC, NSWOCC Member, cross-appointment(s) to academic institutions preferred Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario Specialty certification; RNAO CNA Certification preferred Minimum of five (5) years clinical experience in an acute care, rehabilitation or complex continuing care organization(s) Demonstrated ability in best practice and/or protocol development, implementation and evaluation Experience in research and quality improvement methodologies Excellent interpersonal, communication, consultation and teaching abilities Knowledge of evidence based practice and the ability to apply research to practice Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software Evidence of success in an advanced practice role preferred Evidence of satisfactory attendance record An employee’s disciplinary record will be reviewed as part of the assessment of qualifications Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the centre’s core values and helps patients get their life back Should be aware of conditions and measures that may affect the safety of patients, residents, students, employees, volunteers, physicians and visitors Company/Organization Description West Park Healthcare Centre helps patients get their lives back by providing specialized rehabilitative and complex care after a life‐altering illness or injury such as lung disease, amputation, stroke, and traumatic musculoskeletal injuries. West Park is building a new hospital and transforming its 27-acre site into an integrated campus of care, enabling the hospital to evolve its rehabilitative programs to meet Ontario’s future healthcare needs. Our vision, mission, values and strategic priorities are all part of our Strategic Plan , which was revised in 2017.

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

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