Title: Wound Care Nurse
Various Location(s): Mississauga, Halton, GTA, South Simcoe, Dufferin
Part Time / Casual
Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG) is dedicated to providing Canadians with the highest level of care across a wide range of home and community settings.
We are looking for a Wound Care Nurse with advanced and specialized wound care knowledge. Our next Wound Care Nurse will thrive in a culture made for caring where being flexible and possessing strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills will drive the success of their role. If your passion is rooted in all things client-focused and you have a strong urge to provide care to a variety of patients in the community and clinic and have extensive wound care experience, then this would be the opportunity for you!
We have part-time and casual positions available based out of Mississauga, Halton, GTA, South Simcoe and Dufferin County
What you will be doing:
Our team of healthcare professionals delivers care to thousands of clients each day enabling people to close the gap between their healthcare needs and overall well-being, caring the way we would care for our own loved ones. Our Wound Care Nurse will:
- Complete comprehensive wound assessments of for clients in their homes and at our ambulatory clinics.
- Collaborate with the client, family and the interdisciplinary care team to establish and/or update a plan of care that incorporates evidence-based practices.
- Provide consultation and clinical support to other members of the health care team including recommendations for specialty products.
- Provide educational support to clients, families and other members of the care team regarding wound healing and skin health.
- Adhering to provincial regulatory body standards and practice guidelines, perform safe, competent evidence-based nursing care within their scope of practice.
Skills need for success:
- Hold a certificate for successful completion of a Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (“WOCN”) program from a recognized educational institution; or
- Hold a certificate for successful completion of a wound, ostomy, and continence program (NSWOC) from a recognized educational institution; or
- Has completed 75% of the NSWOC certificate and has 3 years of experience in a setting with a focus on wound care; or
- Has successfully completed the International Interdisciplinary Wound Care Course (IIWCC); or
- Holds a certificate for successful completion of a Skin and Wellness Associate Nurse (SWAN) program from a recognized educational institution.
- Has a minimum of 2 years experience working in the community or acute care setting with a focus on wound care is preferred
- You are a highly energetic and enthusiastic individual who loves to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- You are highly organized and excel at managing your schedule
- You have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- You hold current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Currently certified with Standard First Aid & CPR/ AED (Level C)
- Can possess current Mask Fit test
What you can expect:
As a member of Closing the Gap Healthcare’s Team Made for Caringtm, you can expect:
- Competitive total compensation package
- Group benefits including medical and dental
- Generous Vacation package
- On the job Microskills Nursing Certificate provided. Training includes but not limited to Wound Care Management, Palliative Fundamentals, Enteral Feeds, etc.
- A culture of performance recognition and appreciation
- A commitment to excellence
Who we are:
Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG) is proud to be a Canadian-owned, award-winning, fully accredited and publicly funded organization.
We are A Team Made for Caring™ dedicated to providing people of all ages the highest level of care across a wide range of home and community-based and clinic healthcare services. Our philosophy and care approach are based on ethical principles and compassion, together with a commitment to meet the highest practice standards.
The Not so Fine Print:
We are excited you are considering applying to become a valued member of our “Team Made for Caring”.
This position is open to individuals who are eligible to work in Canada, and who meet all the essential requirements stated above. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under the CTG Accessibility policy.
Closing the Gap is committed to a high-quality and safe environment for our team members and clients/families. At Closing the Gap, we strongly encourage all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza as unvaccinated team members put themselves, co-workers, their clients, their client’s families, and CTG’s communities at unnecessary risk.
Closing the Gap is committed to the success of all its team members. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at jobs@closingthegap.ca at your earliest convenience.
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