NSWOC Nurse

CarePartners is seeking a highly skilled NSWOC Nurse to join our team. As a NSWOC Nurse, you will provide wound and ostomy consultation for patients in the clinic and community. If you enjoy caring for a broad range of clients with a variety of wound etiologies and wound care modalities, this is the role for you.

• Provide wound and ostomy consultation for patients in the clinic and community
• Use your knowledge of assessment, prevention, and interventions regarding wound infections and ostomy care
• Care for patients with consuming wounds, ostomy, continence, provide lower leg assessment including ABPIs
• Critically appraise the wound care literature and apply research evidence to practice
• Provide classifications and indications, appropriate utilization to reduce visit frequency and obtain desired outcomes
• Practice conservative sharp wound debridement (CSWD) and use of other debridement methods
• Provide edema management including bandaging based on complete lower leg assessment
• Monitoring criteria for adjunctive therapy for complex or recalcitrant wounds
• Support our patient's safety by practicing according to policy and standards

• Registered Nurse (RN) diploma
• Current College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) registration in good standing
• Graduate of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy & Continence Canada (NSWOCC, formerly CAET), CNA exam may be pending
• Several years of escalating experience managing wounds and ostomies
• A strong desire and commitment to making a difference in the lives of our patients
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• A valid driver's license and vehicle as regular travel is required
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• CPR Certification
• Current immunization record including 2 step TB test
• To protect our patients, we require a current vulnerable sector check and a clear background check

CarePartners is one of Ontario's largest accredited home health care providers, providing nursing, personal support, therapy, and rehabilitation support services for patients of all ages. We care for approximately 72,000 patients each year in homes, schools, clinics, workplaces, and retirement homes, through our 24 locations and 22 nursing clinics.

We continuously innovate to meet patient needs with specialized (award-winning) care programs and technology, including virtual care and AI.

We are proud of our commitment to quality, relentlessly seeking to improve the patient and caregiver experience, promoting a healthy and resilient workplace culture, and contributing to a sustainable healthcare system in Ontario.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental benefits, plus retail discounts and recognition rewards. We also offer opportunities to volunteer in countries with limited access to healthcare services.

Our team is incredibly supportive, caring, and inspiring, and we offer a comprehensive orientation and hands-on mentoring from experienced, caring staff.

We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applicants from people with disabilities.