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About the Role

A Wound and Ostomy Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is an advanced practice registered nurse who provides expert clinical guidance and support in the care of patients with complex wounds, ostomies, and disease or treatment-related skin conditions, with a focus on oncology related wounds. The CNS collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care strategies for patients undergoing cancer treatment who are at risk for or affected by skin integrity issues. This role helps in advancing patient-centered care, clinical education, and program excellence while developing clinical guidelines, contributing to policy development, and mentoring nursing staff.

Responsibilities

Assess and evaluate patients’ wounds to determine the appropriate course of treatment
Develop and implement individualized wound care plans
Clean and dress wounds, perform debridement and other wound care procedures as required
Monitor and document patient progress, updating treatment plans as necessary
Educate patients and their families on wound care best practices and infection prevention
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians and other healthcare professionals, to optimize patient care
Stay updated with the latest wound care research, techniques, and products
Manage wound care supplies and ensure their availability
Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families
Conduct regular follow-up appointments to monitor healing and make necessary adjustments to care plans

Requirements

Current certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
Completion of a Master’s Degree in Nursing or a recognized equivalent
Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support
Advanced nursing practice expertise preferred
3-5 years of experience in oncology nursing, preferably with wound/ostomy care experience
Certification in wound care
Certification in Oncology Nursing
Membership in relevant professional organizations (e.g., RNAO, CANO)
Program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation methodology skills
Experience with clinical research and data collection methodologies
Eligibility for cross-appointment to an academic institution
Knowledge of patient-reported outcomes and quality improvement methodologies
Exceptional communication, organizational, and time management skills
Proficiency in utilizing information technology and data management tools
Excellent coaching and mentoring skills
A Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

Skills

Wound care
Ostomy care
Oncology nursing
Patient-centered care
Clinical education
Program excellence
Clinical guidelines development
Policy development
Nursing staff mentoring
Information technology
Data management

Location

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Work Type

Casual
Full-time

Experience Level

3-5 years

Education Level

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Salary/Compensations

CAD 49.86 - CAD 62.32 - hourly

Benefits

Competitive offer packages
Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
A flexible work environment
Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
Multiple corporate discounts (travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

About the Company

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital.
With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre.
As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.
UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine.
UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Equal Opportunity

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace.
Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.
Applicants need to make their requirements known.