23 Wound Care jobs in Canada

Job Description

Salary:

Community Wound Care Clinic Nurse Coordinator

To provide wound care services and coordinate with other wound care service providers within WNHAC and the interprofessional team and other wound care service provider organizations to provide clients a range of treatment services representing both Indigenous and contemporary models of care.

The Community Wound Care Clinic Nurse Coordinator (CWCCNC) will play a pivotal role in creating an urban Community Wound Care Clinic (CWCC), which will provide accessible wound care services emphasizing client-coordinated wound care plans across all sectors within the professional scope of practice established by the College of Nurses of Ontario

This position is part of the Ontario Nurses Association Bargaining unit.

NOTE: Indigenous traditional practices involve cultural ceremonies and burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage and cedar within the work setting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

current registration as an RPN with the College of Nurses of Ontario, and willing to work to a full scope of practice including performing delegated acts through medical directives;

Registered Practical Nurse specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence care certification is preferred;

Nurses, including new graduates, interested in wound care are encouraged to apply. WNHAC will provide up-training and arrange mentorship. Tuition may be available for the SWAN certification from NSWOCC;

deep understanding and experience of Indigenous culture, values, and perspectives and relevance in a workplace; ability to speak and understand Anishinaabemowin a definite asset;

experience working in an Indigenous organization; understanding and/or willingness to learn of Indigenous culture and values;

proof of immunization in compliance with policy requirements is mandatory;

valid drivers license, own vehicle and willingness and ability to travel required;

criminal records check and current drivers abstract required;

commitment to ongoing training and professional development relevant to job requirements; and

positive attitude and capacity to act as a healthy lifestyle role model.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, February 28, 2025

Email:
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Phone : (888) MYWNHAC

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As an Indigenous employer we encourage First Nations, Inuit, and Metis applicants to apply.

Job Description

“How do you bring kindness to others every day?”

Join us in our journey of kindness – our Kind era – where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well-being directly impacts the lives of those in our care.

The MDS/RAI Coordinator & Wound Care Back Up reports to the Director of Care and is responsible for managing the information technology and compliance related to Resident Care through coordinating the RAI-MDS process and monitoring of Quality outcomes and CIHI reports), the quality of resident care and nursing restorative philosophy and furthermore ensures compliance through coaching, mentoring, and discipline as required. Also this position will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing all aspects of wound care management.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for an overview of Informatics on Quality Improvement and RAI-MDS 2.0 process of new staff or students.
• Responsible for education and software training to all appropriate staff members on RAI-MDS 2.0, RAPS, subscale outcome measures, quality indicators, and reports.
• Coordinates the AIS certification of all newly hired registered staff and annually thereafter
• Informatics and RAI-MDS 2.0 assessment process
• Schedules and monitors all informatics on residents assessments
• Working in consultation with management and interdisciplinary team members to develop processes that ensure data integrity, efficient data collection process, assessment completion and data utilization
• Coordinates the MDS Analytics process and trends coding deficiencies
• Establishing data quality processes to evaluate MDS coding accuracy and its timely completion
• Generates and evaluate RAI MDS 2.0/CIHI reports. Discusses findings with department heads and use them in clinical and operational decision making.
• Required to understand the nature and meaning of quality indicators used by the Home and to understand which indicators are publicly reported.
• Required to participate in the improvement of the indicators and achieve satisfactory results.
• Co-ordinates the data submission process to Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI)
• Takes the lead of the Nursing Restorative program in the home
• Mentors and coaches the Nursing Restorative Therapists
• Closely monitors ADL scores, outcome scores, and Special Rehab RUG in relation to nursing rehab.
• Interprets legislative requirements to the nursing team and monitors compliance to standards through continuous quality improvement activities.
• As a member of the in-home management team, participate in the recruitment, selection, training, and performance management of in-home staff, analysis of related management information, and in the implementation of related measures
• In collaboration with the Director of Care, monitors RAI MDS expenditures monthly to ensure that expenses are within budget.
• Assess wounds as per the Skin Care and Wound Management Protocol
• Assist the Registered Staff with the dressing of complex wounds as per MD orders
• Analyze data collected of wound prevalence in WoundRounds
• Other duties as assigned and or indicated in Job Task Inventory

Qualifications:

• Registered health professional licensed under the Health Disciplines Act
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge and experience with adult education strategies/facilitation
• Proficient computer skills and strong problem solving abilities
• Ability to work with and relate to interdisciplinary team members and other internal stakeholders
• Knowledge of RAI-MDS – AIS certified as RAI Educator, if not must be completed successfully as soon as possible, i.e. within one month
• Skills and knowledge in trending and analyzing data
• Knowledge of Quality Improvement
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a long term care setting.
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience desired
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
• As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray (within the last year), as per Public Health requirements
• Two supervisory references required
• Provide proof of all required vaccines. The Employer strongly recommends to “stay up to date” with the recommended vaccines. Vaccination requirements are subject to changes as determined by the Employer.

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages
• Employee benefits
• Employee perks
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Support for personal and professional growth

We appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace, and we welcome applications from all persons. Our organization takes the accessibility needs of employees and candidates with disabilities into account during the position summary review process. Employees and candidates are required to notify their Director/Manager/Supervisor or Hiring Manager if they have any accessibility needs, and the organization will work with the employee to address them.

Job Description

“How do you bring kindness to others every day?”

Join us in our journey of kindness – our Kind era – where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well-being directly impacts the lives of those in our care

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) reports to the Director of Care and is expected to coordinate and oversee all aspects of resident focused delivery of care. A Registered Practical Nurse should also promote the values, goals, and philosophy of the Home.

Responsibilities:

• Development and modification of the care plans in response to residents’ individualized health care needs, change in health status
• Liaises with other health care personnel, agencies and families
• Maintains good relationships with team members, residents, families and general public
• Engages in many meaningful interactions with residents during your entire shift
• Supervises all activities on the unit, takes charge as required
• Monitors performance and completes performance evaluation for the PSW’s
• Directs, assigns and evaluates the work of the PSW’s
• May be in charge of Home as required. Utilizes leadership skills to identify problems and problem- solving on the unit
• Monitors that care is consistently delivered with the resident Bill of Rights.
• Required to understand the nature and meaning of quality indicators used by the Home and to understand which indicators are publicly reported
• Required to participate in the improvement of the indicators and achieve satisfactory results
• Actively listens to resident and family concerns and takes appropriate action to resolve the issue in accordance with the policies of the Home.
• Transcribes and process physician's orders for medication or other treatment in accordance with CNO standards
• Orders and ensures nursing supplies and equipment are properly and efficiently used
• Conducts unit rounds at the beginning and end of shift
• Administers medications and treatments in compliance with the policies of Pharmacy provider, the Home and the Standard of the College of Nurses. Documents and reports all errors and omissions
• Completes and ensures residents' clinical care assessments, care plans, and documentation are accurate, and up to date in accordance with CNO standards and changes communicated to interdisciplinary team, residents, and SDM/POAs as required
• Attends and participates in resident care conferences as required.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of nursing observations and care in compliance with the legislative requirements and the policies of the Home
• Assesses changes in health status and reports changes to Substitute Decision Maker (SDM) and interdisciplinary team
• Completes assessments (RAI-MDS and other assessments) develops and updates plan of care for each resident in collaboration with the resident and/or SDM and the interdisciplinary team
• Inspires others to be motivated and work with passion, and empowers team members
• Any and all other tasks as assigned

Qualifications :

The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:

• Current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario as Registered Practical Nurse or a Registered Practical Nurse registered with a regulatory authority in a Canadian jurisdiction, other than Ontario, and holds in that jurisdiction the equivalent of a certificate of registration authorizing independent practice in Ontario as of right exemption Bill 60
• Basic CPR an asset
• Experience in long-term care setting an asset
• Ability to work with and relate to interdisciplinary team members
• Ability to work from the heart and make others smile
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of RAI-MDS – AIS certified, if not must be completed successfully within one (1) year of being hired
• Must have a clear vulnerable sector screen, no older than 6 months, TB test results less than 6 months old, must be able to provide three supervisory reference

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages
• Employee perks
• Support for personal and professional growth
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

We appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace, and we welcome applications from all persons. Our organization takes the accessibility needs of employees and candidates with disabilities into account during the position summary review process. Employees and candidates are required to notify their Director/Manager/Supervisor or Hiring Manager if they have any accessibility needs, and the organization will work with the employee to address them.

Job Description

Title: ET Nurse (Wound Care Nurse)

Various Location(s): Oakville, Milton and Campbellville

Casual

Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG) is dedicated to providing Canadians with the highest level of care across a wide range of home and community settings.

We are looking for an ET Nurse who is comfortable providing care to our clients. Our next ET Nurse will thrive in a culture made for caring where being flexible and possessing strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills will drive the success of their role. If your passion is rooted in all things client focused and you have a strong urge to provide care to a variety of patients in the community and clinic and have extensive wound care experience, then this would be the opportunity for you!

We have part-time and casual positions available based out of the Oakville, Milton and Campbellville

What you will be doing:

Our team of healthcare professionals delivers care to thousands of clients each day enabling people to close the gap between their healthcare needs and overall well-being, caring the way we would care for our own loved ones.

• Our Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) will assist clients with wound, ostomy and continence care allowing clients to remain within their home and within their community setting
• The NSWOC Nurse, is responsible for the provision and management of high quality, appropriate nursing care to all individuals with actual and potential skin integrity issues related to wound management, ostomy care, and continence related nursing diagnoses
• Adhering to provincial regulatory body standards and practice guidelines, perform safe, competent evidence-based nursing care within his/her scope of practice
• Assess, plan, collaborate with the client, family and other members of the health care team to establish and/or update the care plan and implement and evaluate client care with every client encounter and provide clinical advocacy
• Assessment of clients for appropriateness of virtual consults

Skills need for success:

• You are a highly energetic and enthusiastic individual who loves to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Hold a certificate for successful completion of a wound, ostomy, and continence program (NSWOC) from a recognized educational institution; or
• Hold a certificate for successful completion of a Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (“WOCN”) program from a recognized educational institution; or
• Has completed 75% of the NSWOC certificate
• Previous work experience in the community or acute care setting with a focus on wound care is preferred
• You are highly organized and excel at managing your schedule
• You have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• A minimum of two years’ community or clinical/hospital experience preferred
• You are currently certified as a Registered Nurse (RN) with the CNO
• Currently certified with Standard First Aid & CPR/ AED (Level C)
• Can possess current Mask Fit test

What you can expect:

As a member of Closing the Gap Healthcare’s Team Made for Caringtm, you can expect:

• Competitive total compensation package
• Group benefits including medical and dental
• Generous Vacation package
• On the job Microskills Nursing Certificate provided. Training includes but not limited to Wound Care Management, Palliative Fundamentals, Enteral Feeds, etc.
• A culture of performance recognition and appreciation
• A commitment to excellence

Who we are:

Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG) is proud to be a Canadian-owned, award-winning, fully accredited and publicly funded organization.

We are A Team Made for Caring™ dedicated to providing people of all ages the highest level of care across a wide range of home and community-based and clinic healthcare services. Our philosophy and care approach are based on ethical principles and compassion, together with a commitment to meet the highest practice standards.

The Not so Fine Print:

We are excited you are considering applying to become a valued member of our “Team Made for Caring”.

This position is open to individuals who are eligible to work in Canada, and who meet all the essential requirements stated above. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under the CTG Accessibility policy.

Closing the Gap is committed to a high-quality and safe environment for our team members and clients/families. At Closing the Gap, we strongly encourage all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza as unvaccinated team members put themselves, co-workers, their clients, their client’s families, and CTG’s communities at unnecessary risk.

Closing the Gap is committed to the success of all its team members. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at at your earliest convenience.

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Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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• or equivalent experience

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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