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About the Role

VHA Home HealthCare is seeking a part-time Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) to support their Adult Visiting Program in the Toronto region. The successful candidate will work two days per week providing in-home nursing care to adult clients. This role requires a commitment to client and family-centered care, adhering to professional standards and utilizing advanced knowledge to deliver safe, competent, and ethical nursing interventions.

Responsibilities

Provide consultation and education to physicians/nurse practitioners, nursing, and other interdisciplinary team members.
Collaborate with physicians/nurse practitioners, nursing, and other interdisciplinary team members to provide evidence-based care for patients/clients/residents with skin, wound, ostomy, and continence concerns.
Work with a dynamic team of wound and skin providers.
Consult remotely and in person with clients in the long-term care sector and in the community.
Provide leadership and demonstrate/apply advanced clinical preparation and expert nursing skills in the provision of care to patients/clients/residents who have skin, wound, ostomy, and/or continence challenges.
Assess, monitor, and make care planning and care coordination.
Evaluate care plan interventions through on-going reassessment and evaluation results.
Ensure the quality of patient care by identifying and acting on factors which affects practice autonomy and delivery of quality care.
Demonstrate professionalism, leadership, judgement, and accountability in interactions with clients and families.
Support safe client care through the development of knowledge and skills in accordance with our principles of continuous quality improvement.
Inform the nursing supervisor of any client activities, relevant concerns, or changes in the client’s condition or care plan.
Submit appropriate documentation to the case coordinator.
Maintain documentation standards according to the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Requirements

Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
RN Diploma/Degree from a recognized college or university.
Completed the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Education Program (WOC-EP) from NSWOCC.
A minimum of 3 years of experience in Medical and Surgical Nursing or Wound Care Management.
Hold a valid First Aid or CPR Certification.
Demonstrate effective communication (written and verbal) and documentation skills.
Demonstrate reliable attendance, punctuality, and availability for the role.
Commitment to modeling lifelong learning and professional growth.
Can apply critical thinking skills to provide client care.
Successful completion of the Physical Readiness Test (PRT) to ensure safe work practices are followed (transfers, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling).
A valid Ontario driver’s license (G2 or G License) and a reliable vehicle for traveling are required.

Skills

Wound Care Management
Medical Nursing
Surgical Nursing
Advanced clinical preparation
Expert nursing skills
Communication (written and verbal)
Documentation
Critical thinking
Professionalism
Leadership
Judgement
Accountability

Location

Toronto region

Work Type

Part-time
In-home
Visiting nurse

Experience Level

Minimum of 3 years of experience in Medical and Surgical Nursing or Wound Care Management.

Education Level

RN Diploma/Degree from a recognized college or university.
Completed the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Education Program (WOC-EP) from NSWOCC.
Preference for Master’s program in Advanced Wound Care (MScCH WPC) from UofT.
Preference for Master of Clinical Science (MCISc) in Wound Healing Program from Western University.
Preference for education program with the International Interdisciplinary Wound Care Course (IIWCC) from UofT.

Salary/Compensations

$55.48 Practice Rate (Per Visit)

Benefits

Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees
Compensation for education and professional development
Comprehensive orientation and training
Mentorship and peer support
Career development opportunities
Employee and family assistance program
Wellness resources
Perks & discounts
Staff & service provider events

About the Company

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario.
Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals.
Our providers work together to provide high quality, client-centred care.
VHA is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada.
VHA is an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate.
VHA is a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto.

Equal Opportunity

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization.
A diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA.
We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience.
VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups.
If you require any accommodation, please let us know in advance as we are happy to comply.