Job Purpose

NSWOC applies evidence-based, advanced nursing knowledge, skills, and judgement specific to wound and ostomy care. As an independent practitioner within an inter-professional and collaborative team, the NSWOC acts as a resource and consultant for healthcare professionals and provides education and support to clients and their families.

Qualifications

- Active registration with the College of Nursing of New Brunswick (CNNB).
- Baccalaureate degree in Nursing.
- Completion of (or willing to complete) Wound, Ostomy and Continence Education Program (WOC-EP) recognized by the World Council of Enterostomal Therapists (WCET).
- Canadian Nurses Association certification (WOCC (C)) is considered an asset.
- Minimum of 5 years of recent clinical experience.
- Ability to work independently and in teams.
- Demonstrated understanding of evidence-based practice related to ostomy and wound care.
- Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
- Well-developed presentation skills and demonstrated experience in providing education sessions to adult learners.
- Proven ability to lead projects and develop/implement new policies and procedures.
- Exemplary written and verbal communication skills, as well as critical thinking skills
- Physical ability to carry out required work, including travel throughout Horizon Health Network.
- Good work record and demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis.
- A resume (CV) is required as part of the application. ***

Key Responsibilities

- Acts as clinical support and a consultant for nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.
- Provides ongoing assessment of in-patient needs and evaluation of care management issues as they relate to ostomy and or wound care.
- Implements and evaluates strategies to enhance knowledge acquisition relating to ostomy and wound care.




- Acts as a consultant to individuals in the community with an ostomy regarding issues relating to skin breakdown, choice of appliance and ostomy care.
- Provides pre-operative and post-operative counselling to clients and their families requiring ostomy surgery, including marking stoma sites, as requested by surgeons.
- Measures and fits ostomy appliances and advises on types of temporary and permanent appliances.
- Takes the lead in writing regional policy and procedures as assigned by the Regional Skin and Wound Care Committee.
- Participates in the Regional Skin and Wound Care Committee and other related committees, as approved by the Regional Lead for Skin and Wound Care.
- Identifies learning needs, develops, provides, and evaluates educational program for staff, clients and their families.
- Identifies areas for improvement by monitoring trends in nursing care and develops and/or facilitates on the development of the Skin and Wound Care Program, processes, policies and/or standards to address quality gaps.
- Optimize client outcomes through review of quality improvement (QI) reports to prioritize need

Reporting Relationship

This position reports to the Regional Manager for Skin and Wound Care Program.

Competencies

- Communication
- Planning and Prioritizing Work
- Presenting Information
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient/Client Focus

Language Proficiency

If a candidate's primary language of communication is not English, an English Language Proficiency Evaluation is required for all postings (Reading, Writing and Oral).

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An workplace based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

📌 Moncton Registered Nurse Class B (New Brunswick)
🏢 Horizon Health Network
📍 New Brunswick