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Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC)

Nova Scotia Health / Valley Regional Hospital

North, 150 Exhibition St, Kentville, NS B4N 1C3, Canada
Full-Time
$47.49-$56.66/Hour

How to Apply

Please visit https://jobs.nshealth.ca/job-invite/173331/ to submit your application, indicating Req ID: 192480, NSWOC in your job posting. If you have any questions or would like more information on this specific opportunity, please contact us! risa.takada@nshealth.ca

Job Description

Reporting to a Health Services Manager, the Nurse Specialized in Wound Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) promotes evidence-based care and provides specialized comprehensive assessment and management as part of an interdisciplinary team to individuals living with acute and chronic wounds, with or at risk of skin breakdown, urinary/fecal diversions (e,g, ostomies) and urinary/fecal dysfunction and indwelling tubes (e.g. enteral feeding tubes and cecostomy tubes) . The functions of the role include consultation, coordination, education, and research.


Hours 

  •  Permanent Part Time 70%; 52.5 hours bi-weekly 

  • This is a multi-site position. The home site is Valley Regional Hospital, with travel to EKM and WKM

Compensation and Benefits

  •  $47.49 - $56.66 hourly

  •  $58.64 hourly with 25 years' nursing experience Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, longterm disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Requirements/Qualifications

We would love to hear from you if you have the following: 

  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing 

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) 

  • Completion of Wound, Ostomy & Continence Program through NSWOCC or equivalent 

  • Membership with Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy & Continence of Canada (NSWOCC) preferred 

  • Canadian Nurse Association (CNA) certification in Wound, Ostomy and Continence or expectation to obtain 

  • Minimum two (2) years of related experience required 

  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS-C) HCP certification 

  • Comprehensive knowledge of community resources 

  • Excellent communication skills (oral and written) 

  • Demonstrated teaching skills based on principals of adult learning and expertise in preparing effective teaching methods and tools 

  • Strong caseload management skills and attention to detail 

  • Self-motivated and ability to work independently - Commitment to advancing wound, ostomy and continence care 

  • Access to a reliable vehicle, valid NS drivers license and a willingness to travel are required 

  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

  • Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Company/Organization Description

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.


 Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

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