Search Results

NSWOCC Members Journal Club What is Journal Club? Join NSWOCC Journal Club Meeting Dates and Times Upcoming Meetings How Journal Club Works Leading a Journal Club Meeting Role of a Journal Club Member Past Journal Articles & Meeting Leaders "Nominate" a Journal Article What is Journal Club? The NSWOCC Members Journal Club is a monthly virtual meeting open to NSWOCC Members of all levels of nursing experience to come together to discuss a either a Wound, Ostomy or Continence article. The Journal Club offers Members the opportunity to connect, learn, and share expertise & experience in a safe and fun environment. Led by the NSWOCC Membership Core Program, the goal is to make sure everyone feels empowered to participate and that each voice in the group is heard so we can all grow and learn together. "Not all members will have the same degree of confidence, experience, or previous participation in a journal club. Let’s all watch out for each other, and encourage everyone to find their voice, so it continues to be a rewarding and enriching group experience. We all come from different parts of the country, different walks of life and varying degrees of work experience, which is truly a strength as we can learn so much from each other!" Angela Koziak, RN, BScN, NSWOC NSWOCC Members Journal Club Leader Join the NSWOCC Journal Club The NSWOCC Journal Club is open to all active NSWOCC Members and Associates. To join, please scroll down and click "RSVP" beside one of the upcoming meetings. RSVP for an upcoming meeting Meeting Dates & Times As of 2025, Journal Club now takes place on the third Thursday of the month at 9pm Atlantic/5pm Pacific To accommodate Members from coast to coast to coast, the Journal Club is run at the same time in on the third Thursday of each month in the evening at 9 pm Atlantic, 8pm Eastern, 7pm Centra l, 6pm Mountain, and 5pm Pacific. The meeting runs for 1 hour. No meeting is scheduled for July, August, or December. Upcoming Meetings March 19, 2026 Continence Does treatment of constipation improve faecal incontinence in institutionalized elderly patients? Meeting Leader: Shelly Barnes, BC Want to lead (or co-lead) this article? RSVP for this meeting View Article April 16, 2026 Wound The use of compression therapy for peripheral oedema: considerations in people with heart failure Meeting Leader: OPEN Want to lead (or co-lead) this article? RSVP for this meeting View Article May 21, 2026 Ostomy OPEN Meeting Leader: OPEN Want to lead (or co-lead) this article? RSVP for this meeting View Article June 18, 2026 Continence OPEN Meeting Leader: OPEN Want to lead (or co-lead) this article? RSVP for this meeting View Article Load More How Journal Club Works Before the Meeting At any time, the Journal Club Members may “nominate” an interesting wound, ostomy or continence-related journal article they have come across to add to the library of Journal Club articles. The topic of the journal article rotates monthly between a wound topic, ostomy topic, and continence topic to ensure the full tri-specialty is covered. You can view the upcoming topics ab ove . All Journal Club members will be provided a calendar invite and link to join the virtual meeting on Zoom prior to the meeting. You can also RSVP for the meeting & receive the Zoom link by clicking the "RSVP" button for one of the upcoming meetings above . During the meeting Most Journal Club meetings will have around 1 0-12 members in a Zoom room to facilitate good discussion*. The meeting runs for 1 hour, and is outlined as follows: Welcome and Introduction (5 min) Journal Club Leader summarizes the article & introduces the first question (5 min) Group Discussion (45 min) Wrap up/summary of discussion points (5 min) *In the event of a larger meeting, in order to make sure everyone has the opportunity to participate equally, the meeting may be separated into two "breakout rooms" during the Group Discussion period if necessary. In this case, the full group would return to the main room during the wrap up/summary period to share their breakout group's discussion points. Leading a Journal Club Meeting Leading a Journal Club meeting isn't designed to be daunting - you don't have to be a subject matter expert or a genius! Your role as the Journal Club leader is more like a moderator. If you'd like to lead one of the upcoming meetings, just click on "want to lead (or co-lead) this article" button for one of the meetings ab ove to put your name forward. Welcome and Introduction As the leader, you would lead a brief summation of the article (recapping main points of the article), followed by posing an initial question to the group to begin the discussion. Group Discussion While discussion continues, your general duties are to: A llow for natural discussion while moderat ing for respectful interaction Ensure reserved members have an opportunity to speak and more vocal members do not dominate the discussion Listen for members who are trying to speak but become ‘cut off’ by the discussion Steer group back on topic should discussion veer off on a significant tangent Monitor the time and announce 10-minute warning to session wrap up At the end of the meeting, you would then provide a conclusion: Provide a brief summary of discussion Consider reiterating one or two highlights or interesting moments of discussion Thank members Role of a Journal Club Member As a Journal Club Member, it is your responsibility to come prepared for the group by having read and reviewed the chosen article, along with a couple questions to contribute to the discussion. You will also have the opportunity to vote on the upcoming month's article and date. In accordance with the goals of the Journal Club and NSWOCC's values, please be considerate, supportive, and respectful when you participate in Journal Club. Past Journal Articles & Meeting Leaders Ostomy Prophylactic mesh does not prevent parastomal hernia in long-term: Meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis Meeting Leader Shelly Barnes, BC Date February 19, 2026 View Article Wound Negative pressure wound therapy versus usual care in patients with surgical wound healing by secondary intention in the UK (SWHSI-2): an open-label, multi centre, parallel group, randomised controlled trial Meeting Leader Kira Stewart, MClSc - WH, BScN, NSWOC, RN Date January 15, 2026 View Article Wound Postponed Meeting Leader Postponed Date November 20, 2025 View Article Ostomy Stoma Bridge Types and Their Impact on Patient Outcomes Meeting Leader Jessica Jones, N, BN, stomothérapeute, WOCC(C) Date October 16, 2025 View Article Continence Evaluation of systemic estrogen for preventing urinary tract infections in postmenopausal women Meeting Leader Shelly Barnes, BC Date September 18, 2025 View Article Wound Healing Rate and Time to Closure of Venous Leg Ulcers: A Real-World Service Evaluation of Neuromuscular Electrostimulation as an Adjunct to Compression Therapy Meeting Leader CLOSED Date April 17, 2025 View Article Wound Evaluation and Management of Pelvic Osteomyelitis in Stage IV Pressure Injuries: A Multidisciplinary Collaborative Approach Meeting Leader CLOSED Date March 20, 2025 View Article Continence Dementia Associated with Anticholinergic Drugs Used for Overactive Bladder: A Nested Case-Control Study Using the French National Medical-Administrative Database Meeting Leader CLOSED Date February 20, 2025 View Article Ostomy The impact of stoma management education on the self-care abilities of individuals with an intestinal stoma Meeting Leader Angela Koziak, Alberta Date January 23, 2025 View Article Wound Patient With Sitosterolemia With Slow Healing Sternal Wound From Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Meeting Leader CLOSED Date November 20, 2024 View Article Load More "Nominate" a Journal Article Complete the form below to add the Journal Article to the NSWOCC Members Journal Club Library Nominate an article

< Back NSWOC- Nurse The Care Company Greater Toronto Area, ON, Canada Full-Time $105,000 - $114,000 + Bonus View Full Job Description How to Apply Please apply online through: TCC Careers Or reach out directly to our HR team at hr@carecompany.com View Full Job Description Job Description Your Role: As an NSWOC Wound Care Nurse at TCC, you will: Conduct comprehensive wound assessments Develop and implement advanced, evidence based care plans Provide expert wound management in home and community settings Educate and mentor nursing teams Collaborate with physicians and allied health professionals Contribute to quality improvement and clinical excellence initiatives Why Join The Care Company? At TCC, we specialize in high-acuity home and community care. Our clinical teams are leaders in complex care delivery, supported by strong operations, collaborative leadership, and a culture of excellence. What We Offer: Competitive salary: $105,000–$114,000 Performance-based bonuses Full-time, permanent positions Immediate start available Opportunities across Toronto & the GTA Supportive leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration Career advancement in a rapidly growing organization Meaningful, patient-centered work. Requirements/Qualifications Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). **Wound, Ostomy and Continence Education Program (WOC-EP) from NSWOCC** Strong clinical and documentation skills A valid Ontario driver’s license (G License) and access to a reliable vehicle is an asset. Current CPR and First Aid certification , completed through a recognized training provider within the past 12 months. Valid WHMIS 2015 certification , issued or renewed within the past 12 months. Negative TB test (2-step or 1-step with prior documentation), completed within the past 12 months. Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination , or exemption in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening , issued within the past 12 months. Must be able to communicate effectively in English , both orally and in writing, for documentation and communication with clients and care teams. Company/Organization Description The Care Company is a home healthcare organization dedicated to creating A Better Life for Those at Home. We support individuals with medical and personal care needs to live safely and comfortably in their own homes and communities. Our approach is rooted in person-centred care — helping our clients live life to the fullest while making each day count. We work with a wide range of clients, including those with complex medical needs, and collaborate closely with families and healthcare partners to deliver high-quality, compassionate care. As a growing and evolving organization, we are committed to building a team of skilled, dedicated professionals who share our passion for excellence. The Care Company is growing — and we’re looking for NSWOCC certified Wound Care Nurses to join our expanding team across Toronto and the GTA. If you’re passionate about advanced wound care, thrive in community settings, and want to be part of a high-performing, supportive organization — this is your opportunity.

< Back Nurse Specializing in Wounds Ostomy & Continence (NSWOC Certified) Partners in Community Nursing 1001 Burns St E, Whitby, ON L1N 1Y6, Canada Part-time CA$70,000.00 - CA$90,000.00/year View Full Job Description How to Apply Please apply by emailing your resume to hr@picn.ca View Full Job Description Job Description We can’t grow without you! $5,000.00 Retention Incentive Bonus We are partnered with Ontario Health to offer up to $25,000.00 to eligible nurses as part of the CCPN grant** Partners In Community Nursing (PICN) is looking for an experienced and passionate Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) to join our amazing team! Our visiting and shift nurses are committed to quality nursing care with a Client-Centered approach while working in homes within the Durham Region. PICN is looking for a self-starter to become part of our diverse, collaborative care team providing services to our growing list of adult and pediatric clients within Durham Region. The NSWOC Nurse will practice in accordance with legislation and the standards as determined by the C.N.O and NSWOC standard of practice and the practice setting. The NSWOC Nurse will have the knowledge to assess, select, implement and evaluate a wide range of nursing interventions to ensure consistent safe, competent and ethical care. Client groups receiving care may include Pediatrics and/or Adults with medical/health concerns. Care will take place within the community within a residential or institutional setting with referrals generated by a variety of sources including government agencies, employers, insurance companies or private payees. Requirements/Qualifications Current registration with the NSWOCC Knowledge of standards and guidelines of Wound, Ostomy & Continence Therapy Comprehensive Wound, Ostomy & Continence patient health assessment skills Registration / licensing with provincial regulatory college in good standing Completion of the Nurses Specialized in Wounds, Ostomy & Continence (NSWOC) program (previously known as the Canadian Enterostomal Therapy (E.T.) Nursing program) Thorough knowledge of wound care products and indications for use Completion of IIWCC course preferred CNA certification preferred - WOCC (C) Preferably has a minimum of 2 years experience as a practicing Registered Nurse, ideally in a community setting C.N.A. certification as a Community Health Nurse is an asset Working knowledge of applicable legislation including Mental Health Act, Substitute Decisions Act, Healthcare Consent Act, Privacy / Personal Health Information Act and others Superior oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with clients and families to ensure that barriers to communication do not impact the client’s ability to direct their own care process Effective skills in critical thinking and problem solving Knowledge of applicable community resources available for clients and families Current certification (within the past 12 months) of First Aid and CPR, completed within Canada Able to provide a current, clear Vulnerable Sector and Criminal Records Check Company/Organization Description At PICN, our community nursing and home care services are designed to meet the unique needs of children and families. Our dedicated team is committed to providing compassionate care in various settings.

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

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. October 12 to October 16, 2026 Book below October 19 to October 23, 2026 Book below October 26 to October 30, 2026 Book below November 2 to November 6, 2026 Book below November 30 to December 4, 2026 Book below December 7 to December 11, 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. NSWOCC will be in touch with you in the next few business days. Booking Form

NSWOCC Leadership Anne-Marie Blais Treasurer Read More Marianne MacMillan-Stacey NSWOCC Industry Advisory Committee (NIAC) Co-Chair Read More Jennifer Bilbie Community Engagement Read More Amanda Sowiak Harm Reduction Community of Practice Read More Sharon Hunter SWAN Director Read More Allison Lachaine Professional Development Read More Priyanka (Pri) Jani (she/her) Harm Reduction Community of Practice Read More Christine Murphy Past President Read More Erin Rajhathy Community Engagement Read More Laureen Sommerey Nominating Committee Chair Read More Debra Johnston Professional Development Read More Rodney Blair NSWOCC Industry Advisory Committee (NIAC) Co-Chair Read More Kevin Woo Research and Practice Co-Chair Read More Bev Smith Indigenous Wound, Ostomy and Continence Health Read More Misty Stephens Harm Reduction Community of Practice Read More Britney Butt SWAN Community of Practice Read More Mary Hill (she/her) National Conference Planning Read More Lorryjade Bellerose Communauté de pratique française / French Community of Practice Read More Karen Campbell Research and Practice Read More Lili Berescu (they/them) Harm Reduction Community of Practice Read More

Upcoming Events February 2026 Today Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 6:00 p.m. Management of Edema 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

NSWOCC Membership Award Nomination Form The NSWOCC Membership Award recognizes NSWOCC Members who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the field of wound, ostomy, and continence care. This annual award celebrates Members who embody the spirit of our specialty through their actions, initiatives, service, leadership, and/or resilience. The award may honour those who: Provide exceptional wound, ostomy, and/or continence care to patients. Implement innovative workplace initiatives to improve quality of care. Exhibit outstanding leadership or mentorship to NSWOCs, SWANs, students, and/or colleagues. Share inspiring stories of resilience or perseverance. Undertake any other contributions to the field of wound, ostomy and/or continence deemed worthy of recognition. Preference will be given to stories or initiatives from the last 18 months, but nominations for achievements or events from further in the past are also welcome. Nominations Nominations are now open! Nominations close on March 31 each year . The award will be presented at the NSWOCC Annual Members Meeting (AMM) each year. We look forward to celebrating the incredible contributions of our Members! Nominations can be submitted by NSWOCC Members, non-members, or through self-nomination. To submit, please complete this form online at membersnswoc.ca/award_nominations.phtml . All nominations will be reviewed by the NSWOCC Membership Core Program. Submission Notes Each nomination may include one or multiple NSWOCC Members. The story you share will help highlight the nominee's impact and dedication to our specialty. For assistance or questions, contact the NSWOCC Membership Core Program at administration@nswoc.ca .

Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) is a registered charity and membership-based association for over 500 nurses specialized in the nursing care of patients with challenges in wound, ostomy and continence and over 700 members overall. WOC Institute Launches New Pharmacist Wound, Ostomy and Continence Course to Strengthen Interprofessional, Patient-Centred Care We're pleased to announce the launch of our new Pharmacist Wound, Ostomy and Continence Course , a comprehensive, interactive, online course designed specifically for Canadian pharmacists seeking to expand their clinical knowledge and enhance patient care across practice settings. Learn more > NSWOCC News 1 2 3 4 5 Upcoming Events 9 days to the event Management of Edema Mar 02, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. EST Webinar More info Register Now 32 days to the event Ontario Local Meeting and Education Day: Ottawa Mar 25, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. ADT Sandman Signature Ottawa Airport Hotel, 250 W Hunt Club Rd, Ottawa, ON K2E 0B7, Canada More info Register Now 45 days to the event When and how to use the MPA in community and long-term care Apr 07, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. EDT Webinar More info Register Now 62 days to the event WCET® - NSWOCC® 2026 Joint Congress Apr 24, 2026, 12:00 p.m. PDT – Apr 28, 2026, 1:30 p.m. PDT Vancouver Convention Centre (East), 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3, Canada More info Register Now 87 days to the event Practical application of Canadian Consensus Statement on VLU management May 19, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. EDT Webinar More info Register Now 95 days to the event DFU and PAD – What to do when treatment options are limited May 27, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. EDT Webinar More info Register Now 101 days to the event Microcirculation in chronic wounds – why is it important? Jun 02, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. EDT Webinar More info Register Now 108 days to the event Cost-effectiveness of MPA in treating VLU - UK & Canadian experiences Jun 09, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. EDT Webinar More info Register Now Load More About NSWOCC Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC®) is a registered charity and membership-based association for over 600 nurses specialized in the care of patients with challenges in wound, ostomy and continence and over 1,600 members overall. NSWOCC acts in the public interest for Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC®) to give national leadership in wound, ostomy and continence promoting high standards for NSWOC practice, education, research and administration to achieve quality specialized nursing care. NSWOCC speaks for NSWOCs and gives them a strong national association through which they can support each other and speak with a powerful, unified voice. NSWOCC is working towards taking an active role in legislative policy which could influence the health care decisions that affect NSWOC professionals every day. Read the NSWOCC Position Statement Who are NSWOC®s? A Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC®) is a registered nurse with advanced and specialized knowledge and clinical skills in wound, ostomy and continence care who has graduated from a World Council of Enterostomal Therapists (WCET®) recognized education program. Recognized as Nurses who have specialized training in wound, ostomy and continence by the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA), Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence are the ONLY nursing specialty with CNA certification in wound, ostomy and continence care (WOCC(C)). From acute care hospitals, outpatient clinics, community, long term care and in independent practice, an NSWOC® provides specialized holistic assessment and management as an interprofessional team member to meet the needs of individuals/families with ostomies, acute and chronic wounds and urinary and fecal continence problems. Learn more The Power of 3 Resources for NSWOCs Job Postings Re-Certification Position Statements Best Practice Recommendations Become an NSWOC The Wound, Ostomy and Continence (WOC) Institute’s flagship program is our Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) Program. The NSWOC Program is a state of the art, paced, 12-month, online program which prepares applicants with a BN/BScN and/or Nurse Practitioners (NPs) for the role of a Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC). The final exam for the program is the Canadian Nurses Associate (CNA) certification exam, which, upon achievement, enables the NSWOC to use the credential WOCC(C). The NSWOC Program is a competency and standards of practice guided, rigorous program, aimed at insuring the high quality of its graduates. Through the CANMeds styled, competency-based preceptorship component of the program, the NSWOC Program strives to mentor and grow tomorrows nurse leaders. NSWOCs graduates are among the nursing elite. They demonstrate an advanced level of critical thinking, clinical skill and leadership qualities. The advantage of NSWOCs’ tri- specialization is especially clear when patients have needs that require more than one area of specialty. Learn more CNA Certification Exam Join NSWOCC Join over 600 nurses specialized in the care of patients with challenges in wound, ostomy and continence, and a total membership of over 1,100 healthcare professionals, industry members, students, and international associates all dedicated to wound, ostomy and continence education & care. Join NSWOCC Membership Benefits Membership Types Skin Wellness Associate Nurse (SWAN™) Program For practical nurses and diploma RNs who aspire to become respected nurse leaders and integral members of their organization’s wound, ostomy, and continence leadership team, the CNA-accredited SWAN program is the only program that offers: competency and evidence-informed advanced knowledge in wound, ostomy and continence management; confidence to transfer that knowledge into practice; recognition and respect for your competencies through the nationally recognized SWAN designation; and continuous learning and lifelong support through mentorship and collaboration in a SWAN-Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) team. The SWAN program is accredited by the Canadian Nurses Association. SWANs are uniquely recognized for their advanced knowledge and their contributions as wound, ostomy and continence nurse champions in their workplaces and communities across Canada. Skilled nurses provide optimal patient care. The goal of the SWAN™ Program is to educate and prepare more skilled wound, ostomy and continence nurses across the spectrum of care (e.g. acute care, long-term care and home care). Graduates will have an enhanced ability to provide optimal care for individuals with wound, ostomy and continence issues as members of a collaborative NSWOC team. The program is designed to provide non-specialty nurses the ability to provide optimal wound, ostomy and continence care under the direction of the NSWOC, Clinical Nurse Specialist (Wound, Ostomy or Continence) or Physician and to be integral members of the WOC team. Learn more! Official Interest Groups

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.

Harm Reduction Community of Practice < Back Misty Stephens MClSc(WH), BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Harm Reduction Community of Practice

< Back Clinical Nurse Specialist – Wound, Ostomy and Continence Care University Health Network, Toronto Rehab, E.W B 130 Dunn Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada Full-Time, Permanent View Full Job Description How to Apply Please apply online at: UHN Careers View Full Job Description Job Description The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Wound, Ostomy and Continence Care plays a key role at Bickle Centre and within the Complex Continuing Care leadership team. The CNS is responsible for liaising with all program inpatient units to: proactively assist clinical teams in addressing patient care issues and clinical concerns; ensure clinical interventions are aligned with organizational policies and best practices; and, support education and academic practice, student mentorship, and research activities. A key function of this role will be to provide expertise in the care of medically complex wounds, including pressure injuries and surgical wounds, along with ostomy and continence care. Many of these patients may also have behavioural issues. More specifically, the CNS will be expected to lead Skin and Wound Rounds across the program, undertake assessments of patients with multiple medical co-morbidities, recommend appropriate surfaces and equipment, support the inter-professional care team in care planning and clinical interventions to address patient needs with respect to wound and ostomy care. As well, the CNS will be expected to provide support to patients and families by way of health-teaching, as appropriate. The CNS, Wound, Ostomy and Continence Care will further be expected to build capacity of point-of-care staff in addressing and managing both acute and chronic skin health issues. The CNS will also be expected to consult with others, such as physicians, NPs, other specialty services and supports, both internal and external to UHN, as required. The successful candidate will have many opportunities to contribute to clinical quality improvement initiatives and participate in program development in this role. They should be able to demonstrate understanding of, compliance with, and commitment to UHN values, patient safety, and best practices in order to ensure a safe and supportive environment for patients and staff. Requirements/Qualifications Master's degree in Nursing, education or health administration required Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN required Minimum 3-5 years recent clinical experience in acute or rehab hospital setting required; Wound, ostomy and continence care experience required Graduate of the Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (NSWOC) Program (or student in progress) CNA Specialty Certification in wound care nursing (WOCC(C) Certification) considered an asset Completion of a Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program preferred Advanced knowledge of the interplay of mental health and medical or surgical conditions Knowledge of professional trends, scope and standards of practice, and relevant legislation Demonstrated knowledge base and advanced level of clinical competence in working with patients with complex and chronic physical and/or mental health issues Highly developed communication skills both written and oral · Previous experience in designing or facilitating teaching/educational initiatives Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills Demonstrated ability to act as a resource and consultant to all interprofessional team members Demonstrated self-directed, critical thinking and problem solving skills Demonstrated organizational, presentation and leadership skills Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality · Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and ongoing professional development Patient/Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand Company/Organization Description The University Health Network (UHN), where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto General Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehab, West Park, and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of clinical care, education and research, has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, innovation and scholarship. UHN is Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, bringing together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ learners, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are impacting the world. Toronto Rehab is a leader in adult rehabilitation and complex continuing care. It brings together innovative patient care, groundbreaking research and diverse education to help people overcome or recover from disabling injury, illness or age-related conditions. The E. W. Bickle Centre site is one of five Toronto Rehab sites across Toronto.