Job Description

Wound Care Clinician - Permanent Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

Reporting to the Director of Nursing and Access and Flow, the Wound Care Clinician (WCC), will be accountable for supporting the delivery of exceptional wound care throughout Runnymede Healthcare Centre (RHC). The WCC will provide expertise in prevention, health maintenance, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitative nursing care. They are a clinical resource and consultant for the acute and rehabilitative care of patients with selected disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems. This can include:

Acute and Chronic Wounds Ostomies and Fistulas Percutaneous Tubes Continence Disorders Pressure Injury Prevention

Responsibilities Include:

Be involved in direct and indirect patient care using a systems-oriented and population-focused approach. Assess RHC Wound & Skin Program and provide recommendations to improve the wound care program. Facilitates and leads wound care rounds on the unit . Leads and participates in developing wound and skin care related policies, guidelines, and other practice documents. Formulates goal and a plan of care for applicable patients that involves the patient as a partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner. Communicates the plan of care to the nursing staff, physicians, patient and family, and other members of the health care team as applicable. Collaborates with the interprofessional team in the development of comprehensive care plans for complex or high-risk patients. Conducts would care prevalence study every alternate year. Collaborate with the Director to assess the quality of care from patients and the healthcare team; develop, implement, and monitor performance benchmarks; compare and analyze data against other facility practices.

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications/experience:

Current registration and membership in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). Bachelor's in nursing required. Completion of an accredited program in Wound, Ostomy & Continence (e.g. International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWCC); or Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Canada (NSWOCC), required. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification. Minimum of (2) two years of relevant nursing experience in acute care is required. Minimum of (2) two years of direct clinical practice in complex wound management. Ability to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex, acute and chronic wounds
While we thank all applicants, only those under consideration for the position will be contacted. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources.

We are committed to employment equity and providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA).

Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment purposes only and not for any other purpose.

Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Runnymede Healthcare Centre, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series); AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the hired employee's first date of employment. Requests for exemption will be considered on a case-by-case basis in alignment with the Hospital's obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $42.20-$60.48 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:

Toronto, ON M6S 3A3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Have you completed an accredited program in Wound, Ostomy & Continence (e.g. International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWCC); or Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Canada (NSWOCC)? Are you currently registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)? Do you have a minimum two (2) years of relevant nursing experience in acute care? Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)
Licence/Certification:

BLS Certification (required)
Work Location: In person