Educator, Wound, Ostomy

PHC multi-site: Brock Fahrni, Chenchenstway, Holy Family Hospital, Mt St Joseph Hospital, St Paul's Hospital, Youville Residence

LMC multi-site:

Categories: Advanced Nursing

Max hourly: 63.47 CAD

Salary grade: L4

Employment type: Regular Part-Time

Rotation: Days

FTE: 0.80

Schedule:

Union: 200

Labour agreement: NURS

Dual RN/RPN (BCNU/HSA) Posting:

Role Snapshot

Req ID: 65305

Location: Vancouver

Work site: St Paul's Hospital

Primary site: St Paul's Hospital - 1081 Burrard St. Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z1Y6 Canada

PHC multi-site: Brock Fahrni, Chenchenstway, Holy Family Hospital, Mt St Joseph Hospital, St Paul's Hospital, Youville Residence

LMC multi-site:

Work model: Onsite

Categories: Advanced Nursing

Min hourly: 49.2 CAD

Max hourly: 63.47 CAD

Salary grade: L4

Employment type: Regular Part-Time

Rotation: Days

FTE: 0.80

Schedule:

Union: 200

Labour agreement: NURS

Dual RN/RPN (BCNU/HSA) Posting:

Note The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes. Testing may be required. *A criminal record check may be required

Note The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes. Testing may be required. *A criminal record check may be required

What You Will Do Summary We are seeking a knowledgeable and passionate Educator, Wound, Ostomy & Skin Continence to support excellence in patient care through education, clinical expertise, and evidence-based practice

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager and working in collaboration with the Chief of Professional Practice and Nursing or designate:

Provide consultation and education in wound, ostomy, and continence care.

Collaborate with the Clinical Nurse Specialist and interdisciplinary team members.

Work with Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) across BC to support consistent, standards-based care.

Develop, plan, implement, and evaluate education programs for staff.

Promote evidence-based clinical interventions in client care planning.

Build staff capacity and competence in wound, ostomy, and continence care.

Support quality improvement and best practices across care sites.

Travel between PHC sites using personal vehicle or shuttle service as required.

Regular local travel is required, especially for roles supporting Residential sites.

Minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratio Minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPR) set the minimum number of nurses required to safely care for patients on a given unit. Developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses' Union (BCNU), and health organizations across British Columbia, mNPR provides a consistent and transparent approach to staffing that supports safe nursing practice and high-quality patient care. At Providence Health Care (PHC), our approach to implementing mNPR reflects our commitment to person-centred, socially just, compassionate care and our dedication to Indigenous cultural safety. Guided by our mission and values - Spirituality, Integrity, Stewardship, Trust, Excellence, and Respect - PHC is working collaboratively across all departments to ensure mNPR is thoughtfully adapted to the unique needs of each clinical program and specialty area. This tailored, values-driven implementation aligns with our commitment to compassionate, innovative, and patient-centred care and positions PHC to meet the evolving health needs of our patients, residents, families, and communities.

What You Bring Education:

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Two (2) years recent, related advanced wound/ostomy/continence care experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Successful completion of the Wound, Ostomy, Continence Institute of Canada (NSWOCC)-Wound, Ostomy, Continence-Education Program (WOC-EP) or the Wound, Ostomy Continence Nurse Certificate (WOCN).

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to teach, coach, lead groups, provide clinical support, identify learning needs, and develop educational programs and resource/educational materials using adult education principles.

Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform CPR procedures appropriate to the clinical area, along with comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client