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Professional Development < Back Debra Johnston MN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C), IIWCC Professional Development Debra Johnston is a Clinical Nurse Specialist certified in Wound, Ostomy and Continence working at University Health Network - Toronto General Hospital. The focus of her practice is to improve the quality of life for patients and their families by developing and promoting quality care through Best Practice Guideline development and education for patients living with chronic wounds, ostomies and fistulae. As part of her advanced practice role, Debra is an active member of the interprofessional team providing complex consultations, and supporting staff and program development using evidence based best practice to improve patient care. Debra has participated in the development of several Best Practice Guidelines pertaining to pressure injuries and ostomy care. She is a Clinical Faculty member for the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute Education Program; Faculty and Clinical Advisor for Advanced Ostomy Care and Management at University of Toronto, and an adjunct lecturer for the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto.

Atlantic < Back Nancy Schuttenbeld MN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Atlantic I became interested in the NSWOCC position while working with Kathy Esligar on pressure injury studies in my role as Clinical Nurse Specialist. The NSWOCC position provides clinical care, and consultation to patients, families, nurses, physicians on wound, ostomy and continence issues at four hospitals in Area 3. I have been in this role since 2014. In 2021, we completed our 13th Annual Wound care Conference virtually with support from National. Prior to 2020, we have held annual wound conferences and biyearly wound resource nurse workshops for 13 years. In addition to projects on pressure injury we have completed work on a variety of quality improvement initiatives. Stream lining products for wound care across home and in-patient facilities provincially as well as therapeutic surfaces are a few of our projects. I am chair of the Horizon NSWOCC team and the Area 3 Skin and Wound Care team. Professionally, I have been involved in leadership roles and volunteer positions including past president of CONA, Canadian Orthopedic Nurses Association, Vice president of the Fredericton and Woodstock Ostomy Support Groups 2016-2021, etc. My passions include pressure injury prevention, pain and wound care. I believe in lifelong learning. My personal interests include reading, running, sports and most importantly being a mom. I am highly interested in learning indigenous traditions as my oldest son is Micmac.

Secretary < Back Tracy Fournier BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Secretary

< Back Clinical Coordinator WoundPedia/Project ECHO Ontario Skin and Wound Full-Time, In Person $33-$35/hr; Commensurate with qualifications and experience View Full Job Description How to Apply Please email reneeka@woundpedia.com with CV and cover letter View Full Job Description Job Description The Clinical Coordinator is an integral member of the Project Ontario ECHO Skin and Wound team to ensure that the program is executed efficiently, with excellence and in accordance with the ECHO model. The principal responsibilities include: Providing clinical and management support for weekly ECHO sessions, coordinating the distribution of relevant program information to necessary stakeholders, program communications and marketing, maintaining databases and schedules for ECHO Skin and Wound, attending ECHO sessions to ensure smooth operation, performing cross-functional responsibilities, as required; and performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned. The Clinical Coordinator will be the main lead for the development of four Project ECHO Ontario Skin and Wound Regional Sub-Hubs in Hamilton Niagara, Northwest, Northeast and Mississauga Halton. Additionally, the Clinical Coordinator will assist with mapping ECHO participant wound care teams across Ontario to facilitate interprofessional wound care collaboration within Ontario. Responsibilities: Collaborate with Project ECHO Ontario Skin and Wound/WoundPedia team and other stakeholders to define project goals and success criteria. Assist in the development of comprehensive project plans that outline project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resources required. Support Project ECHO Ontario Skin and Wound Care Hub Team (faculty) from a clinical perspective, especially related to nursing management and healthcare systems. Provide support for the conduct and scheduling of ECHO weekly videoconference sessions, workshops, conferences and meetings. Provide support for program related projects, as required. Attend ECHO sessions to provide support required for smooth operation. Provide or assist with training and orientation of staff. Contribute to monitoring of the website including content updates and maintenance of the site. Maintains program databases as required. Contributes to marketing and communications such as program brochures, videos, newsletters, web pages. Oversee or assist with events such as conferences and workshops. Assist with completing grant application packages for health research grants. Assist in the production and distribution of educational materials and other components and facilitates delivery of academic courses to Spokes during ECHO Sessions.. Work with health districts and Ontario Health, especially for Limb Preservation strategies – VIPs (Vascular (AHHD), Infection (oral vs systemic antibiotics) and plantar pressure redistribution. Collaborate on projects with partners and stakeholders e.g. IIWCC, Sault College, NSWOCC. Attend key conferences or events to promote Project ECHO/WoundPedia and network with key health care professionals and decision-makers. Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure the accuracy and relevance of educational content. Monitor project progress, track key milestones, and ensure adherence to timelines. Identify potential risks to the project and develop mitigation strategies. Participate in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties. Is responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health & Safety risks or concerns. Adhere to WoundPedia Policies and Procedures. Complete other tasks as requested. Requirements/Qualifications At minimum, completion of a bachelor’s degree in a healthcare discipline or recognized equivalent. Minimum 2 years related experience in clinical management. Experience with Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word. (Experience with adobe illustrator, publisher and WordPress an asset). Experience working with budget spreadsheets. Demonstrated ability to work proactively and independently while anticipating and prioritizing work. Excellent planning, writing, interpersonal, organizational, time management and communication skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Flexible, adaptable, perceptive and able to work independently and as part of a dynamic team. Company/Organization Description WoundPedia is a Canadian not for profit organization, founded by Dr. Gary Sibbald. Our mission is to provide high-quality interprofessional wound care education and to improve patient-centered care and outcomes through knowledge mobilization initiatives. Our goal is to improve skin and wound care nationally and internationally through education, research, knowledge mobilization and building an integrated system of care. Woundpedia’s two main programs are: The International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWCC) is a 9-to-12-month course, offered in partnership with the University of Toronto. The objective is to provide a comprehensive educational experience for wound care specialists (key opinion leader/wound care champion status) and to translate new knowledge into practice. Project ECHO Ontario Skin and Wound based on the ECHO model™ links specialist/ resource team (Hub) with primary care community-based partners (Spokes) to form the Hub and Spokes model. ECHO provides virtual wound care education at no cost in partnership with Queen’s University and Nurses Specializing in Wound Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC)

< Back Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence SE Health Kingston, ON, Canada Part-Time View Full Job Description How to Apply View Full Job Description Job Description Position Summary: As a member of the Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) Team the NSWOC provides specialized holistic assessment and management as an interprofessional team member to meet the needs of individuals/families with ostomies, acute and chronic wounds, and urinary and fecal continence concerns. Position Responsibilities: 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 for clients who require wound, ostomy, and/or continence care Evaluate the plan of care, involve the Wound Ostomy Resource Nurse (WORN) and/or K2P Wound Care Resource Nurses (K2P WCRN) in evaluation process as appropriate Provide education and mentorship experiences in order to build wound, ostomy and continence knowledge and capacity within SE Health Provide consultation to care providers within the organization Facilitate the dissemination of wound, ostomy and continence knowledge Coordinates/collaborates with interprofessional team across the continuum of care to reduce duplication of services, client anxiety, and cost Program Development/Leadership Supports quality health care through teaching, mentoring, program development and quality monitoring Optimizes client outcomes through review of Quality Improvement (QI) reports to prioritize need Identify nursing trends and issues related to specialty wound ostomy and continence management Assist in the development of information tools and educational initiatives for care providers Remain updated on current evidence related to wound, ostomy and continence best practices Promote and participate in research-based practice Identify potential research initiatives Promote and participate in research projects. Submit case studies for publication Participate in conferences through poster presentations or oral abstracts. Support WORNs and K2P WCRNs in development of posters and case studies for conference presentation Participates with professional nursing associations to develop and enhance the delivery of health care for Canadians Collaborate in local Home and Community Care Support Services (HCCSS) initiatives/working groups as required. Requirements/Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Must have completed Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy & Continence Canada (NSWOCC) WOC-EP program (international certification will be considered if approved by NSWOCC), Must be an active member of NSWOCC, Must be an RN with current certificate of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario, Flexibility and a commitment to advancing wound, ostomy and continence care at SE Health is required, CNA certification credential WOCC(C) preferred, A willingness to participate in further education programs/courses to remain current, Adoption of the SE model for wound care delivery through mentorship of WORN/K2P WCRN, A vehicle and valid driver’s license and a willingness to travel are required, Excellent communication and teaching skills are required, A comprehensive knowledge of community health care is preferred, Demonstrated teaching skills and expertise in preparing effective teaching tools and methods are preferred, if not a willingness to develop in that area, An ability to use computer word processing, power point, email, and source information on the internet is preferred. Company/Organization Description At SE, we love what we do. Every day, we bring hope and happiness to clients, homes, and communities across Canada. We treat each person with dignity and love, like our own family; we build empathy; and we do the right thing. We are always inspired to make a difference. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we share knowledge, provide the best care, and help each client to realize their most meaningful goals for health and wellbeing. We’re a great place to work, and we hope you’ll join our team. Please note that due to the unprecedented circumstance of the Global Pandemic and the resultant public health crisis; and in the interest of the health and safety of our patients/clients, employees, and greater good of public health, SE Health requires those that wish to work for this organization to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated means a person has received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and it has been 14 days since the last dose SE Health is committed to the success of all its employees. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at humanresources@sehc.com at your earliest convenience.

Prairies, NWT & Nunavut < Back Angela Koziak BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Prairies, NWT & Nunavut My name is Angela Koziak and I have lived in Alberta my entire life. I live in Beaumont with my spouse Mark, my kids Noah (16), and Kailey (7). My stepson Castin (20) lives on his own now. I graduated from the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta in 2004. As a student I worked in long term care. After graduation I worked in medicine and ICU. After having my son, I became a Case Manager in Supportive Living. Soon after, I met Bev Smith who inspired in me a fascination with wound care, encouraged me to join the direct nursing team and to take the NSWOC program. Not long after accepting my first NSWOC position Bev informed me of a new Core Program– Membership and encouraged me to join. I did and have had the pleasure of working and learning from Troy Curtis and Shelly Barnes. Shortly after the inception of this program, I advocated and became lead of our monthly Journal Club. I am so proud of the community of practitioners coming together every month. In addition to discussing current research, we learn so much from each other. This year I was offered the opportunity to present my work in community pessary management at the annual conference. I am completely honored to join my colleague Pat Dahlbeck in this endeavor. I have never felt more fire and passion for anything I have ever done in my career, nor have I ever had so much pride in belonging to an organization. I believe with my heart that I can bring my love of Wound Ostomy and Continence to the Prairies/Nunavet/Northwest Territories. It will be my commitment to join all members of NSWOC in this region and create community in our unique demographic.

Professional Development < Back Allison Lachaine MN, BScN, RN, NSWOC, IIWCC Professional Development My name is Allison Lachaine, MN, BScN, RN, NSWOC, IIWCC and I have been appointed as the new Core Program Leader for the Professional Development Core Program. I am the clinical nurse specialist for wound, ostomy, and continence at CarePartners community agency in Kitchener, Ontario. I started as a wound resource nurse in acute care on an in-person surgery unit where I worked in collaboration with the hospital’s Wound Care clinician. Discovering my love for wound care excellence, I then went on to complete the International Interdisciplinary Wound Care Course and then worked as the program lead for two community hospitals. As an avid and lifelong learner, I then went on to complete the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Institute’s NSWOC Program. In my current role, I am the provincial program lead for skin, wound, ostomy, and continence and work with Ontario Health at Home to ensure best practices are being utilized through all areas of the community from clinics to patients’ homes.

< Back Clinical Specialist, Continence Coloplast Toronto, ON, Canada View Full Job Description How to Apply Please apply online at: Clinical Speacialist, Continence View Full Job Description Job Description Reporting to the Clinical Lead, Chronic Care, you will be responsible for providing clinical advisory needs and applying our clinical message on behalf of Coloplast with customers and within our sales and marketing team. As a registered nurse, ideally specialized in continence, this individual provides clinical expertise in the areas of continence care. Activities include clinical education & skills development for internal and external customers, providing clinical expertise related to Coloplast marketing initiatives and serving as a regionally focused clinical resource to the organization. Major Areas of Accountability Represent Coloplast as a clinical expert Maintain professional credentials and education to maintain status as a clinical expert through board certification as a nurse. Develop and deliver, in conjunction with marketing and sales, educational programs to a diverse group of internal and external customers. These may be live, web-based, on-demand or on-line programs. Attend approved national and regional conferences and tradeshows as a Coloplast representative, interacting with key customers and attending scientific programs. Report back to senior leadership/training key clinical learnings and opportunities. Develop and maintain relationships with industry Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). This includes developing KOLs to speak on behalf of Coloplast and enlisting their help with Coloplast committee sessions. Work with our Continence sales team to deliver content to clinicians throughout Canada. Create quarterly content for Coloplast Professional, our external education platform for clinicians. Act as a clinical liaison to Consumer Care department and sales force to handle clinical use of product issues – “Ask the Expert.” Develop and execute trainings at the meetings. Contribute articles for professional and end user publications. Marketing program development Collaborate on Marketing initiatives to develop, in conjunction with marketing, clinical education for internal and external customers. Support and train Coloplast employees on the use of clinical evidence to support the brand message of the business areas. Sales team support Align educational resources with key sales initiatives of the business unit. Maximize individual clinical resources and energies towards overall success of business units. Provide clinical support for key account strategic planning and educational initiatives. Own and execute clinical material for onboarding of all new hires. Requirements/Qualifications Basic Qualifications Registered Nurse with a Bachelor’s degree Strongly Preferred NSWOC/WOCC certification, along with CNA 5+ years’ experience in a clinical setting working with patients and/or end users; experience with continence strongly preferred Previous medical industry experiences are an asset Domestic travel required, up to 30-40% of the time Willingness and ability to travel to the US on occasion (2-3 trips per year) Effective written and presentation skills Ability to read, analyze and interpret clinical publications Strong organization and project management skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Ability to tailor training and education to serve many audiences Demonstrated ability to effectively manage competing priorities through execution Coloplast employees are required to conduct business to the highest ethical and professional standards; comply with applicable laws and regulations, the Advamed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals, and company policies. Company/Organization Description

French Community of Practice < Back Valérie Chaplain IA, BSc Inf, ISPSC, PSCC(C) French Community of Practice

Webinar Series As a part of our commitment to continuing education for our NSWOCs, NSWOCC and the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute host a series of 1-hour educational webinars throughout the year (excluding summer months) open to NSWOCC members and the public. Once a webinar is booked, NSWOCC will work with your company to create marketing material, promote the webinar to our mailing lists and over social media, and can help moderate the opening and Q&A portions of the webinar. We will also take care of sending certificates of attendance and editing + exporting the recorded webinar to be made available online afterwards. The company will be responsible with providing a topic, measurable learning outcomes/objectives, and the featured speaker(s). The cost to host a sponsored webinar is $2,000. Book now! Spots for 2024 are limited and fill up fast! Book a spot now! NSWOCC National Conference The NSWOCC 44th National Conference from May 21-25, 2025 in Montreal, QC will be focused on advancing specialized care in the three domains of wound, ostomy and continence care. The conference will include Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOCs) from across Canada as well as hospital and community-based nurses and allied healthcare professionals including physicians, RNs, RPNs and allied healthcare professionals. Sponsorship Opportunities coming soon! Canadian Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence (CJWOC) Communicate messages about your company, products and services to the Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOCs) who care for patients experiencing a challenge in wound, ostomy, or continence. Demonstrate your support and increate product awareness by reaching NSWOCs, across Canada, who make product decisions in both the hospital and community. Contact Cathy Harley at office@nswoc.ca to book a NSWOC Advance advertisement. Learn more Educational Support for Nurses – NSWOCs, SWANs Contact office@nswoc.ca for more info Contact NSWOCC Industry News & Announcements We are pleased to announce that you are now eligible to shared Industry News to NSWOCC Members via the quarterly NSWOCC Newsletter. This newsletter is designed to keep NSWOCC Members, including NSWOCs, SWANs and allied healthcare professionals, informed of news that is pertinent to the fields of wound, ostomy and continence and to further build a community of practice. This newsletter will provide another way for Industry news to reach your audience of product decision makers. Contact office@nswoc.ca for more info. Contact NSWOCC Sponsor a Best Practice Recommendations Document Contact office@nswoc.ca for more info Contact NSWOCC Sponsorship Opportunities

The Nova Scotia Wound, Ostomy and Continence Summit: Supporting Sustainability Bringing together government, administrators, clinical leaders, patients, and industry Thursday, September 22, 2022 8:30AM TO 12:15PM ADT Halifax Tower Hotel & Conference Centre On September 22, 2022, sixty-six health care stakeholders, registered charities focused on specialized nursing care, and industry came together to discuss the current situation of wound, ostomy, and continence care in the Province of Nova Scotia. There was a need identified by a person living with an ostomy to better understand how critical health care providers could collaborate and contribute to better access to specialized care and the sustainability of health care in the areas of wound, ostomy, and continence. Current information was shared in these three domains of wound, ostomy, and continence, as well as best practice and innovation. Objectives Update our stakeholders on best practices in wound, ostomy and continence within Nova Scotia Evaluate a patient’s experience living with an ostomy in Nova Scotia Determine the economic burden for people living with an ostomy through the review of the ostomy impact study Provide information on the value of a wound, ostomy and continence tri-specialty to support patient-centred improvements Deliver updated information of the Nova Scotia continuing care provincial wound care program Discuss wound care innovation within the province of Nova Scotia Engage and strengthen wound, ostomy and continence health within Nova Scotia Attendees Healthcare Administration, Government, and Academic Stakeholders Senior nurses from the community and continuing care Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada Meeting Proceedings Download now Attending Industry Partners For Industry Demonstrate to key healthcare stakeholders your commitment to improving Wound, Ostomy and/or Continence care for nurses & patients by attending the Nova Scotia Wound, Ostomy and Continence Summit as a partner. Industry members may purchase a table at the Summit for $500.00. The partnership includes: 6' Table Complimentary registration + breakfast for your reps Logo on website, flyers and other marketing material Company acknowledgement during the opening and closing remarks Please contact office@nswoc.ca to inquire more.

NSWOCC Industry Advisory Committee (NIAC) Co-Chair < Back Marianne MacMillan-Stacey NSWOCC Industry Advisory Committee (NIAC) Co-Chair