Registered Nurse- Wound Ostomy

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a regulated health care professional who adheres to and models the Standards and Guidelines of the College of Nurses of Ontario; the SJHH mission, vision and values, policies and procedures; and applicable specialty standards. The Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse or Nurse Specializing in Wound, Ostomy, Continence, has completed additional training & certification to work in this role to provide patient/client-centred and evidence informed care to promote health and assess the need for the provision of care and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitation means in order to attain or maintain optimal patient/client function. This individual collaborates with the inter-professional team and assumes a leadership role in the delivering a full range of care and treatment to patient/clients including those with complex needs, high acuity and less predictable outcomes. In the role of Wound & Ostomy Nurse, you will provide pre-operative, post operative and rehabilitative assessment and care of patients and families related to ostomy or continence diversion. You will provide percutaneous tube management including establishment of stabilization and ambulatory systems and management of peritubular leakage and or skin breakdown; Pouches site as needed.

As part of the Skin & Wound team, reporting to the Clinical Director of Critical Care & Nursing Professional Practice, you will work in collaboration to promote and facilitate a best practice approach to advanced wound, and ostomy management that is client, family-centered, evidence based and interprofessional through direct care, research and education.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• BScN preferred
• Current BCLS/CPR certification required
• RNAO, CNA or other professional association membership preferred
• 3-5 years experience working within the speciality of Wound & Ostomy care preferred
• Completion of specialty to include the designation Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy & Continence or Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse required
• Completion of IIWCC preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and judgement required to provide a full range of care and treatment in the clinical area of practice to patients/clients including those with complex needs, high acuity and less predictable outcomes required
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively with patients/clients and families required
• Demonstrated ability to practice collaboratively and communicate clearly with members of the interdisciplinary team to provide care for a full range of patients/clients required
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and organize work in response to patient/client and unit needs
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, professional development and continuous quality improvement required
• Demonstrated basic skill level with computers, MS Word, incident reporting systems, internet searches, data entry and patient information systems required
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill related to crisis intervention and conflict resolution required
• Demonstrated strong leadership, problem solving, critical thinking, team building and interpersonal skills required

Department specific Qualifications:

Has obtained training and education in the area of Advanced Wound & Ostomy care required

Has obtained certification with CNA or WOCNCB

Evidence of wound management expertise/practice within nursing experience

Foundational understanding of Wound Bed Preparation

Experience with debridement including mechanical and autolytic methods preferred

Experience with graduated compression bandage application preferred

Experience with trouble shooting ostomy appliance issues, acute/chronic complications

Participates in relevant committees such as the Skin and Wound Steering Committee.

Must be able to independently adjust & prioritize changes in work volume to accommodate urgent clinical needs.

Facilitates discharges to the LHIN or ICC program

Seeks direction from medical staff, manager or other Skin & Wound team members as needed

Participates and leads nursing research pertaining to patient populations relevant to Skin Wound and Ostomy

HOURS OF WORK:

Monday to Friday; days

PLEASE NOTE:

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

St. Joseph's Nursing Vision is to make a difference in the lives of those we care for, our organization, and the future of our community through achievement of excellence in nursing and commitment to a culture of nursing innovation, empowerment, leadership and accountability.