Wound Advisor

FULL TIME - 37.5hrs/week - **$2500 SIGNING BONUS (paid out after 3 months of employment under a one year contract) ** ** _must have a Wound Advisor Certificate (IIWCC)/Designation or equivalent. _

**Salary: $26.09- $29.36/hr (for orientation and meetings)**
**$37.08- $40.74 paid per visit**

**Why work for Acclaim Health?**

You will be working for an organization that has provided quality care to the community for 85+ years. Acclaim Health provides a wide variety of services to support the community, including Home and Personal Support Services, Nursing, Community Support Services, Alzheimer Services, and Palliative Care Services. Acclaim Health is a patient and family centered work environment that allows for flexibility in work schedules to ensure work/life balance. We promote and support employees with a strong emphasis on the values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Excellence.

Acclaim Health announces the availability of one (1) **Full Time Wound Adviso**r Nurse to work in all Halton Clinics and Communities and Mississauga. This position requires the individual to be available to work 1:3 weekends in addition to the statutory holiday rotation.

**PRIMARY FUNCTIONS**:

- Provide nursing care for patients in all Halton Clinics, Communities and Mississauga.
- Utilizes Best Practice Strategies when developing, implementing, evaluating, and modifying the patient’s plan of care
- Interacts and provides clinical insight with other health care professionals within the patient’s circle of care
- Meets the psychosocial needs of patients with acute or chronic wound(s)
- Provides health teaching for patients and their families. Encourages and facilitates independent management of wound care
- Assesses, treats and makes treatment recommendations for persons with acute/chronic wounds
- Acts as a clinical resource for patients and nurses.
- Meets the requirements set out by the CCAC regarding assessment and follow-up with patients and adhering to the documentation requirements specific to the Wound Advisor
- Participates in multi-disciplinary care conferences as required

**POSITION REQUIREMENTS**:

- Minimum 1 to 2 years clinical practice as a nurse in a community setting preferred
- Previous wound care experience preferred
- Current CNO certificate of competence
- Current CPR certificate
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and teaching skills
- Demonstrates initiative and commitment to professional development and skill enhancement
- Wound Advisor Certificate (IIWCC)/Designation or equivalent

Acclaim Health is an equal opportunity employer and is actively working towards a more inclusive, diverse and equitable world. We recognize that our work environment is stronger - and our care more effective - when it includes people of equity-seeking groups, including those of varying race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, family status or disability status.

**Please note - only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.**

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**Salary**: $26.09-$29.36 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Supplemental pay types:

- Signing bonus

Application question(s):

- Are you available to work full time and 1:3 weekend rotation?
- Are you comfortable with commuting throughout the Halton Community? (Burlington, Oakville, Mississauga)

Licence/Certification:

- Wound Advisor Certificate (IIWCC)/Designation or equivalent (required)
- Driver's License & Access to a Vehicle (required)
- CNO RPN Nursing license (required)

Work Location: On the road