Visiting Wound Care Nurse - Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, & Continence
S.R.T. MedStaff
- Mississauga, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Competitive pay rates
- Sign on bonus
- Flexible scheduling
- Comprehensive orientation
- Full-time and part-time positions
- Comprehensive benefits package
- RSP matching program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Choice of daily instant pay or weekly direct deposit pay
- Staff appreciation events
- Paid continuing education sessions and in-services
- In collaboration with the patient/family/caregiver and other health care professionals, help formulate a plan of care based on patient assessment
- Perform detailed assessment of clients with wound, ostomy and/or continence related concerns
- Provide nursing care to patients according to the written plan of care
- Evaluate effectiveness of treatment plan(s) and adjust accordingly in consultation with the patient/family/caregiver and other health care professionals
- Provide consultative services to other nurses for patients with wound, ostomy, and/or continence care needs
- Act as a patient advocate by protecting and promoting patient rights
- Promote patient safety and assist them in living comfortably in their home environment
- Share nursing knowledge and expertise with other health care providers
- Registered Nurse in good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario
- Wound, Ostomy and Continence Certified Canada - WOCC (C); Canadian Nurses Association Certification
- One (1) year recent experience in the community
- One (1) year recent NSWOC experience
- Excellent problem solving, time management, and crisis resolution skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Experience with Information Technology
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle is a requirement
- Second language is considered an asset
- Experience as a NSWOC, visiting nurse, visiting registered nurse, and/or community nurse considered an asset