Job Description 

In this community nursing role, as a Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) Nurse and as working as a part of the ParaMed nursing health care team the NSWOC will provide and promote evidenced based advanced wound, ostomy and continence assessment, management and care to all patient groups either through a consultative process or by direct care. 

Up to $2500 Sign On Bonus

Why you’ll love working here: 

• Autonomy, independence, and a work-life balance 

• Supportive team of peer nurses and supervisors  

• Opportunity to develop long term therapeutic relationships with patients 

• Best in class training and development programs, including a comprehensive clinical orientation and hands-on skills labs 

• Celebration and Recognition programs 

• Part time and Full-time scheduling including every other weekend off 

• Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans 

• Company paid mobile devices 

• Mileage compensation 

• Opportunities for career advancement  

• Employee perks and exclusive offers 

What you’ll do: 

• Provide direct practice to patients requiring wound, ostomy and continence assessment, care and management.  

• Provide education to ParaMed’s nursing health care team, patient, and families.  

• Provide consultation /clinical support to ParaMed’s nursing health care team (direct/or remote) including recommendations for specialty products/nursing care.  

• Participate in wound/ostomy/continence clinical leadership opportunities.  

• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.  

• Preceptor ParaMed nurses as required.  

• Follow wound, ostomy and continence evidence based clinical best practices and ParaMed policies and procedures.  

What you bring: 

• Nurse Specialized in Wound Ostomy & Continence (NSWOC).  

• International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWCC) may be considered.  

• Canadian Nurses Association Certification -WOCC(C) – an asset  

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a practicing Registered Nurse ideally in a community setting and/or providing wound/ostomy/continence care to patients (direct care/consultation)  

• Current membership/registration with the Nurses Specialized in Wound Ostomy & Continence Canada (preferred)