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Provide specialized clinical expertise in the assessment and care of patients with ostomy, continence, and advanced wound management needs. Deliver comprehensive consultation and education to inpatients, outpatients, and their families while supporting unit staff as a resource.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor of Nursing degree, a NSWOC certificate (or current enrollment), and active registration with the CRNA. Candidates must have at least five years of acute inpatient surgical nursing experience and current BCLS-HCP certification.
Education
- bachelor degree
- professional certificate
Working hours
39 hours per week
Skills
- Wound Management
- Ostomy Care
- Continence Care
- Patient Education
- Clinical Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Telephone Assessment
- Acute Surgical Nursing
- Patient Advocacy
- Connect Care
- Case Management
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- NSWOC
- Wound Care
- Ostomy
- Continence
- CRNA
- BCLS-HCP
- Acute Care
- Surgical Nursing
- Oncology
- Connect Care
- Patient-Centered Care
- Foothills Medical Centre
- United Nurses of Alberta
- Clinical Consultation
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
The NSWOC Clinic at FMC provides specialized clinical expertise in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for individuals and families experiencing ostomy, continence-related concerns and for those requiring advanced wound management. Nurses Specialized in Wound and Ostomy and Continence Care (NSWOC) serve as knowledgeable resources for inpatient unit staff, offering guidance and support in complex wound and ostomy care as required. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering comprehensive consultation, education, and clinical care to referred inpatients, outpatients, and their families, ensuring high-quality, patient‑centered service across care settings.
Description:
As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $40.76 to $55.79 per hour. Upon obtaining a full practice permit, the rate of pay will be adjusted to the applicable Registered Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii), as applicable.
Classification: Registered Nurse Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: NSWOC Clinic Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only) FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 28-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 08-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 19 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $44.56 Maximum Salary: $60.98 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Holds a Bachelor of Nursing degree and a certificate in, or current enrollment in, an approved NSWOC Nursing Education Program. Demonstrates strong organizational capabilities and clear, professional communication skills in both oral and written formats. Exhibits the ability to perform accurate telephone assessments, provide appropriate interventions, and ensure timely follow-up and referrals. Able to function both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, maintaining effective and respectful communication. Possesses basic computer proficiency. Brings recent and extensive experience in the management of complex wounds and ostomies, as well as a minimum of five years of acute inpatient surgical nursing experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Possesses demonstrated experience in patient and family education, with a strong emphasis on clear, respectful, and compassionate communication. Experience in the care of acute general surgery and oncology patients is considered an asset. Exhibits the ability to function both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, ensuring effective communication and a supportive, professional work environment. Knowledge of Connect Care is considered an asset.
