Nurse Clinician Skin & Wound Care - Patient Care Services

Position Number : 197726-67

Position Available : Nurse Clinician Skin and Wound Care

Status : Regular Part-Time

Department : Patient Care Services

Union : O.N.A

Shifts : Days - Please note shifts are subject to change based on operational needs as required

Rate of Pay : $51.68 - $62.80

Posting Date : December 5, 2024

Closing Date : December 27, 2024

About Joseph Brant Hospital :

Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario, serving more than 185,000 residents in Halton, Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek. JBH is honoured to be recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara’s Top Employers since 2015, with a skilled team of approximately 200 physicians, 2,000 employees, and more than 300 volunteers.

JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and is designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team (BOHT). JBH is deeply committed to providing exemplary care and living the hospital’s core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

JBH also inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people. For more information, visit www.josephbranthospital.ca.

The Nurse Clinician Skin & Wound :

Works as collaborative member of interprofessional team(s) to apply advanced and specialized

knowledge and clinical skills in the care and education of patients experiencing wound, ostomy &

continence issues.

Conducts advanced assessments of complex wound, ostomy and continence issues and develops plan of

care in collaboration with patient, family and interprofessional team

Uses advanced and specialized knowledge and clinical skills to deliver clinical education in Wound,

Ostomy and Continence to Joseph Brant Hospital staff, physicians and clinical learners.

Understands and demonstrates application of the Canadian Standards of Practice for Nurses Specialized

in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (3rd Edition 2021)

Supports the development of a culture of pressure injury prevention.

Is well versed in current best practices related to wound, ostomy and continence care

Provides hospital-wide clinical consultation in wound, ostomy and continence.

Teaches, counsels, troubleshoots and advises patients & families with wound, ostomy and continence

needs.

Coaches, mentors and acts as a role model to build staff competency (knowledge, skills, ability and

judgement) in wound, ostomy and continence care.

Participation in JBH committees and regional / community committees, as appropriate, in consultation

with the Program Manager.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Baccalaureate level Nursing degree required

Current Registration in good standing as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario

required

Certification as a Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy & Continence Canada (NSWOCC) who has

graduated from a World Council of Enterostomal Therapists (WCET) recognized education program

required

International Interprofessional Wound Care Course certification an asset

7+ years’ recent and relevant experience working as an NSWOCC in an acute care hospital setting

required

5 years’ recent and relevant experience working with Critical Care, Acute Medical, Surgical, Post-Acute

and Maternal Child (Neonatal Intensive Care) patient populations required.

Knowledge of full scope of treatment modalities for wound, ostomy and continence management and

preventative skin care techniques.

Demonstrated ability to manage complex psychological needs of patients and families.

Ability to focus on corporate skin & wound programs by participating in activities that promote best

practice initiatives.

Experienced in advanced complex dressings and diabetes foot ulcer care.

Adult teaching experience and / or adult education courses

Demonstrated ability to function effectively as a member of the interprofessional team.

Demonstrated effective communication skills (both written and verbal).

Demonstrated reliable attendance, punctuality and availability.

PLEASE NOTE : Assignment subject to change based on the needs of the department.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity please visit the JBH Careers page to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Joseph Brant Hospital is committed to an equitable and inclusive culture where everyone thrives and feels that they belong. One of the pillars of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion framework is to enable our people and patients to flourish by removing barriers. In compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available during the recruitment and selection process and throughout employment.

Please help us meet our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free environment by letting us know if you require accommodation. Contact Human Resources for confidential assistance at [email protected] or at 905-632-3737 ext. 4129.

Please include the posting number in the subject line of any email correspondence to enable appropriate assistance.

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