Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $49.20
- $67.08 / hour

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $49.20
- $67.08 / hour

Job Summary

We are committed to planetary health; we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Fraser Health's hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including earning four weeks of vacation in your first year, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Detailed Overview

In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, the Clinician, Wound and Skin Care utilizes evidence-informed practice and education theory to provide resident-centered consultation and clinical expertise in wound prevention and skin care management in Residential Care settings throughout Fraser Health.

Role models direct care skills to residential care staff based on application of theories, concepts and principles to provide excellence in wound prevention and skin care management. Participates in direct care for residents as appropriate.

Consults with experts, collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team and provides information and educational activities to staff and/or residents and families through teaching, facilitating groups, mentoring and conducting formal presentations,



demonstrations and lectures.

This position is a multi-site position and is expected to provide services at various residential care sites throughout Fraser Health.

Responsibilities

- Demonstrates expertise and provides clinical leadership in evidence informed practice related to wound and skin care to staff and/or residents/families by methods such as reviewing literature in specialty area, consulting with experts, collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team, evaluating clinical practice and recommending changes to existing standards to the Manager.
- Role models direct resident care skills to staff and students, provides information based on application of theories, concepts and principles, ensures compliance with standards of practice and supports nursing staff to provide excellence in wound prevention and skin care management based on specialized theory and practice.
- Delivers educational activities to staff, students and/or residents/families by methods such as teaching, facilitating groups, mentoring and conducting formal presentations, demonstrations and lectures related to wound prevention and skin care management. Arranges sessions in collaboration with staff and/or residents//families to determine time, frequency and duration to ensure effective use of resources. Maintains staff education records as appropriate.
- Develops and implements education programs,



orientation and professional development programs to residential care staff and/or residents/families by methods such as responding to requests, completing learning needs assessments and determining educational requirements related to wound and skin care management. Revises programs on the basis of pre-identified learning needs, resident outcomes, internal/community standards of practice, introduction of new skills/procedures and current theory/research. Evaluates effectiveness of the programs to ensure objectives are met and to determine opportunities for quality improvement.
- Performs advanced nursing skills in wound and skin care management. In consultation with the Manager and staff, arranges preceptorship and mentorship for students and recent staff regarding wound and skin care management.
- Provides leadership and consultation to clinical staff and students to assess, plan, implement and evaluate wound and skin care of residents by methods such as reviewing resident/family needs and progress, promoting staff collaboration with health care professionals, reviewing available health care professional/community agencies and discussing referral options with staff.
- Promotes to staff the teaching of residents/families about wound prevention and management, skin care, health maintenance and health promotion strategies by methods such as developing health teaching strategies, assessing the learning needs of residents/families, teaching and evaluating outcomes of learning and maintaining current reference material regarding wound and skin care.
- Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities by methods such as evaluating effect

📌 Clinician, Wound and Skin Care (Surrey)
🏢 Fraser Health Authority
📍 Surrey