Position Summary

As a member of the Wound Ostomy 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.

Why join our team?

Competitive Total Rewards. So much more than a paycheque! Enjoy comprehensive benefits, pension, on-demand pay, car loan support, supportive housing and exclusive staff perks. Growth That Meets Your Ambition Build your skills with education bursaries, tuition support, ongoing training and mentorship. Our leadership team is available 24/7 to help you practice to full scope and deliver excellent care. With diverse roles and locations across Canada, you’ll have opportunities to explore new career paths or move into support and leadership positions. Innovative. At SE, we are always looking for new, innovative ways to improve. You’ll be encouraged and supported to identify and make improvements to the way we do our work. As a social enterprise, we support research into Senior’s Health and Aging. Purpose & Impact Join a national social enterprise where your voice matters. Every role helps advance health, spark innovation and strengthen communities across Canada. Manage your life. At SE, you’ll be supported with the time you need to meet the needs of your clients and meet your own needs, develop yourself and your career, and be part of a team. Paid mileage between clients.

Subsidized RNAO & RPNAO memberships

Mobile device and 3 uniforms provided

Position Responsibilities

Clinical Support and Consultation

Provide detailed holistic assessment of clients with wounds, ostomy 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, care Evaluate the plan of care, including NSOWC and other wound care members Provide education and mentorship experiences in order to build wound, ostomy knowledge and capacity within SE Health Provide consultation to care providers within the organization Facilitate the dissemination of wound, ostomy knowledge Coordinates/collaborates with interprofessional team across the continuum of care to reduce duplication of services, client anxiety, and cost

Program Development/Leadership

Supports quality health care through teaching, mentoring, program development and quality monitoring Optimizes client outcomes through review of Quality improvement (QI) reports to prioritize need Identify nursing trends and issues related to specialized wound ostomy management Assist in the development of information tools and educational initiatives for care providers Remain updated on current evidences related to wound, ostomy best practices Promote and participate in research-based practice Identify potential research initiatives Promote and participate in research projects Submit case studies for publication Participate in conferences through poster presentations or oral abstracts Support WORNs and wound care champions in development of posters and case studies for conference presentations Willing to learn how to manage continence related issues with the support of the NSWOC Participates with professional nursing associations to develop and enhance the delivery of health care for Canadians Collaborate in local Home and Community Care Support Services Ontario Health at Home (OH@H) initiatives/working groups as required

Qualifications/Requirements

Advanced wound and ostomy education such as International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWCC), Masters prepared, World Council of Enterostomal Therapist approved programs or equivalent. Must be an RN with current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Flexibility and a commitment to advancing wound, ostomy care at SE Health Care is required. CNA certification credential WOCC(C) preferred. A 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 and a willingness to travel are required. Excellent communication and teaching skills are required. A comprehensive knowledge of community health care is preferred. Demonstrated teaching skills and expertise in preparing effective teaching tools and methods are preferred, if not a willingness to develop in that area. The ability to use a computer word processing, power point, email, and source information on the internet is preferred.

About SE Health SE Health is a not-for-profit social enterprise advancing health with heart. With 115+ years of impact, we bring hope, happiness and exceptional care to people and communities across Canada. We lead with empathy, dignity and purpose while building a future where everyone can realize their full health and well-being potential. We’re also an inclusive, supportive workplace offering competitive compensation, strong benefits and real opportunities to grow. We’re All In Together.

COVID-19: To protect the health of our clients, teams, and communities, all SE Health employees must be fully vaccinated (two doses, 14+ days since the final dose)

Accessibility: If you require accommodations due to illness or disability, please contact Talent Acquisition at careers@sehc.com .

We use AI to take notes during our interview. All applications and interviews are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. This role is a new addition. The hiring pay range is $38.00–$43.00 (per hour), based on experience.