Skin Wellness Associate Nurse
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
The hiring pay range is $33.00–$37.00 per hour, based on experience. · Full-time
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- The hiring pay range is $33.00–$37.00 per hour, based on experience.
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Position Summary
As a member of the Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) team, the Skin Wellness Associate Nurse (SWAN) works collaboratively with the Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) to meet the needs of individuals/families with ostomies, acute and chronic wounds, and urinary and fecal continence concerns.
Why join our team?
Clinical Support and Consultation
Accessibility: If you require accommodations due to illness or disability, please contact Talent Acquisition at careers@sehc.com .
We use AI to take notes during our interview. All applications and interviews are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. This role is a new addition. The hiring pay range is $33.00–$37.00 per hour, based on experience.
As a member of the Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) team, the Skin Wellness Associate Nurse (SWAN) works collaboratively with the Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) to meet the needs of individuals/families with ostomies, acute and chronic wounds, and urinary and fecal continence concerns.
Why join our team?
- Competitive Total Rewards. So much more than a paycheque! Enjoy comprehensive benefits, pension, on-demand pay, car loan support, supportive housing and exclusive staff perks.
- Growth That Meets Your Ambition Build your skills with education bursaries, tuition support, ongoing training and mentorship. Our leadership team is available 24/7 to help you practice to full scope and deliver excellent care. With diverse roles and locations across Canada, you’ll have opportunities to explore new career paths or move into support and leadership positions.
- Innovative. At SE, we are always looking for new, innovative ways to improve. You’ll be encouraged and supported to identify and make improvements to the way we do our work. As a social enterprise, we support research into Senior’s Health and Aging.
- Purpose & Impact Join a national social enterprise where your voice matters. Every role helps advance health, spark innovation and strengthen communities across Canada.
- Manage your life. At SE, you’ll be supported with the time you need to meet the needs of your clients and meet your own needs, develop yourself and your career, and be part of a team.
- Paid mileage between clients.
- Subsidized RNAO & RPNAO memberships
- Mobile device and 3 uniforms provided
Clinical Support and Consultation
- Perform detailed holistic assessment of clients with wound, ostomy and/or continence related concerns
- Formulate treatment recommendations in collaboration with the interprofessional team, and develop a plan of care based on the holistic assessment of clients who require wound, ostomy, and/or continence care
- Evaluate the plan of care and escalate to the Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (NSWOC) when clinically indicated
- Involve the K2P Wound Care Resource Nurses (K2P WCRN) in the evaluation process as appropriate
- Provide education and mentorship experiences to build wound, ostomy and continence knowledge and capacity within SE Health
- Provide consultation to care providers within the organization
- Facilitate dissemination of wound, ostomy, and continence knowledge
- Coordinates/collaborates with interprofessional team across the continuum of care
- Support quality health care through teaching, mentoring, and quality monitoring
- Optimize client outcomes through review of quality improvement (QI) reports to prioritize need
- Identify nursing trends and issues related to wound ostomy and continence management
- Assist in the development of information tools and educational initiatives for care providers
- Remain up to date on current evidence related to wound, ostomy, and continence best practices
- Collaborate with professional nursing associations to develop and enhance the delivery of health care for Canadians
- Participate in local funder initiatives/working groups as required
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Successful completion of the Skin Wellness Associate Nurse (SWAN) program, developed by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute for Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada
- Flexibility and a commitment to advancing wound, ostomy, and continence care at SE Health
- A willingness to participate in further education programs/courses to remain current
- Adoption of the SE model for wound care delivery through mentorship of K2P WCRN
- Excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written) and critical thinking skills
- Demonstrated skills working independently and in a team environment
- A demonstrated appreciation for Quality Improvement processes
- A current CPR certificate is required
- A valid driver’s license and vehicle (travel required)
- Updated immunization records, clear criminal background check, and Vulnerable sector check are required upon hire.
- A willingness to attain required SE Health certifications.
- Availability to work days, evenings, nights and every other weekend.
- Strong computer skills in MS Word, MS Excel, Email, etc.
- This is a physically demanding position and requires hand, arm and shoulder dexterity, sensory ability, lifting to a maximum of approximately fifty-five (55) pounds, walking, climbing stairs, standing, bending, reaching, and frequent movement.
- An ability to use computer word processing, power point, email, and source information on the internet is preferred
Accessibility: If you require accommodations due to illness or disability, please contact Talent Acquisition at careers@sehc.com .
We use AI to take notes during our interview. All applications and interviews are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. This role is a new addition. The hiring pay range is $33.00–$37.00 per hour, based on experience.
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Responsibilities
Assess clients with wound, ostomy, and continence concerns, develop and evaluate care plans with the interprofessional team, and escalate cases to the NSWOC when clinically indicated. Provide consultation, education, and mentorship to care providers while supporting quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and program development.
Requirements
Requires current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, successful completion of the SWAN program, current CPR certification, a valid driver's license and vehicle, and required immunization and background checks. Candidates should have strong communication, critical-thinking, computer, and teamwork skills, be willing to pursue further education, and be available for varied shifts including every other weekend.
Skills
- Holistic Client Assessment
- Wound Care
- Ostomy Care
- Continence Care
- Treatment Planning
- Clinical Evaluation
- Clinical Consultation
- Client Education
- Mentorship
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Quality Improvement
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Independent Practice
- Microsoft Word and Excel
- PowerPoint and Email
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Pension
- On-Demand Pay
- Car Loan Support
- Supportive Housing
- Staff Perks
- Education Bursaries
- Tuition Support
- Ongoing Training
- Mentorship
- Paid Mileage Between Clients
- Subsidized RNAO and RPNAO Memberships
- Mobile Device
- Three Uniforms
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Wound Ostomy Continence
- Wound Care
- Ostomy Care
- Continence Care
- Skin Wellness Associate Nurse
- Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence
- Holistic Assessment
- Plan of Care
- Interprofessional Team
- Clinical Consultation
- Client Education
- Mentorship
- Quality Improvement
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Nursing
- College of Nurses of Ontario
- SWAN Program
- CPR
- K2P Wound Care Resource Nurses
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- PowerPoint
- Driver's License
- Immunization Records
- Criminal Background Check
- Vulnerable Sector Check