Reporting to the Surgical Program Director, and working collaboratively in the wound program with the clinical team, and patients, the wound nurse is a role implemented to support wound care across the organization. The nurse is responsible for providing support, treatment recommendations and follow-up care on identified complex/problematic wounds and ostomies. Functions of the role may include consultation, direct patient care, and education and mentorship.

The nurse is responsible to ensure best practice standards are followed and best possible wound care is provided to patients across the organization.

Position Responsibilities

Perform a detailed holistic assessment of clients with wound, ostomy or continence related concerns.

Formulate treatment recommendations in collaboration with the interprofessional team, and develop a plan of care

Initiate and formulate treatment plan for wound patients

Provide education and mentorship to team members

Provide wound consultation to care providers within the organization

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of common wound etiology and wound standard of care

Direct and evaluate nursing care provided to patients with wounds

Coordinate and lead weekly wound team rounds-measurements, care plan reviews, treatment recommendations, physician orders, required documentation

Evaluate supply needs and update as required

Monitor changes in regulations and best practice standards

Perform yearly wound prevalence across the Surgical, Medical programs

Review and update wound program, protocols and related documents

Review wound care related incidents and provide suggestion/recommendations





Position Requirements

Minimum of 3-year medical surgical nursing experience

BScN, or Nursing Diploma with relevant experience and advanced education in wound care

Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Experience and comfort with meeting and building relationships with clinical teams

Strong understanding of evidence-based practice

Ability to read and understand clinical protocols

Comprehensive knowledge of standards of practice and professional guidelines set forth by the College of Nurses and Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC), International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWCC)

CAN certification credential WOCC(C) Wound, ostomy, continence or International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWCC)

certified preferred-or willingness to obtain certification A willingness to participate in further education programs/courses to remain current (Yearly Wounds Canada Institute Conference)

Proven ability for self-directed leadership and program development

Demonstrated ability to develop program-print and computer-based resources and program data collection

Project management and health care education teaching experience

Solid oral and written skills,



including the ability to create and deliver effective presentations

Proven strength in working in a collaborative model with the interdisciplinary team

Technologically literate with strong computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Word,

Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate communication between primary care physicians, specialists, community partners, and the health care team; and the capacity to professionally interact with individuals in person and by telephone, facilitating a positive work culture

Advanced organizational skills and time management skills

Ability to work in a busy environment with concurrent demands and tight deadlines.

Must maintain regular attendance at work.

Must have the ability to meet the physical demands of the role.

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness

Supports processes of quality improvement and program planning

Bilingualism will be considered an asset.

Starting salary of $41.15/hour; $80,242.50/year (As per Step 1 of the ONA collective agreement.) range to 58.98/hour; $115,011.00/year (As per Step 8 of the ONA collective agreement.)

Option to enroll into Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan.

September 16, 2026

The Details

Working at the TADH

Title

Wound Care Nurse (RN)

Department

Surgical Program

Position Status

Temporary Full-time

Hours of Work

37.5 hours weekly

Rate of Pay

Starting salary of $41.15/hour; $80,242.50/year (As per Step 1 of the ONA collective agreement.) range to 58.98/hour; $115,011.00/year (As per Step 8 of the ONA collective agreement.)

📌 Wound Care Nurse (RN) (Iroquois Falls)
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