Wound Ostomy Resource Nurse

We are hiring a Full-time or Part-time WORN Nurse to work in the Hamilton/Burlington area. Position overview: As a member of the Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) Team, the WORN provides specialized holistic assessment and management as an interprofessional team member to meet the needs of individual families with ostomies, acute and chronic wounds, and urinary and fecal continence concerns. Benefits Competitive Compensation: our Total Rewards package includes a competitive salary, group benefits, RRSP pension, on-demand pay, car loan support, supportive housing, and exclusive perks/discounts available only to SE Health staff. Professional Development: education bursaries, Tuition Assistance Programs, continuing education, training, and professional development to support your lifelong learning. Career Growth: SE Health is a large national organization with diverse healthcare business lines. You’ll have the opportunity—and be supported—to do different types of patient-facing nursing roles in different locations or pivot to supporting or leadership positions. Work-Life Balance: flexibility to manage your schedule to balance your life, your clients’, and your own needs. Subsidized RPNAO memberships. Position Responsibilities Clinical Support and Consultation Provide detailed holistic assessment of clients with wounds, ostomy, and/or continence related concerns. Formulate treatment recommendations in collaboration with the interprofessional team, and develop a plan of care based on the holistic assessment for clients who require wound, ostomy, and/or continence care. Evaluate the plan of care, including NSOWC and other wound care members. Provide education and mentorship experiences to build wound, ostomy, and continence knowledge and capacity within SE Health. Provide consultation to care providers within the organization. Facilitate the dissemination of wound, ostomy, and continence knowledge. Coordinate and collaborate with the interprofessional team across the continuum of care to reduce duplication of services, client anxiety, and cost. Program Development/Leadership Support quality health care through teaching, mentoring, program development, and quality monitoring. Optimize client outcomes through review of Quality Improvement reports to prioritize needs. Identify nursing trends and issues related to specialized wound, ostomy, and continence management. Assist in developing information tools and educational initiatives for care providers. Remain updated on current evidence related to wound, ostomy, and continence best practices. Promote and participate in research-based practice; identify potential research initiatives; submit case studies for publication; participate in conferences through poster presentations or oral abstracts. Support WORNs and wound care champions in developing posters and case studies for conference presentations. Collaborate with professional nursing associations to enhance healthcare delivery for Canadians. Collaborate in local Home and Community Care Support Services Ontario Health at Home (OH@H) initiatives/working groups as required. Qualifications / Requirements Must have completed the Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, & Continence Canada (NSWOCC) WOC-EP program or an equivalent post‑secondary program. Must be an RN with a current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Flexibility and a commitment to advancing wound, ostomy, and continence care at SE Health Care. WONC (C) certification preferred. Willingness to participate in further education programs/courses to remain current. Adoption of the SE model for wound care delivery through mentorship of WORN/K2P WCRN. A vehicle and valid driver’s license; willingness to travel. Excellent communication and teaching skills. Comprehensive knowledge of community health care preferred. Demonstrated teaching skills and expertise in preparing effective teaching tools and methods; willingness to develop in that area. Proficiency with computer word processing, PowerPoint, email, and internet research preferred. About SE Health At SE, we love what we do. Every day, we bring hope and happiness to clients, homes, and communities across Canada. We treat each person with dignity and love, like our own family; we build empathy; and we do the right thing. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we share knowledge, provide the best care, and help each client realize their most meaningful goals for health and wellbeing. We are an inclusive workplace offering competitive pay, benefits, pension, and work‑life balance. We’re a great place to work, and we hope you’ll join our team. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: SE Health requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (both doses, 14 days after the last dose). Accommodations: If you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at careers@sehc.com at your earliest convenience. Please apply online or contact Julie Park at juliepark@sehc.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr