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NSWOC RN (Multiple Locations)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Nurse Specialized in Wound Ostomy Continence (NSWOC)
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a practicing Registered Nurse ideally in a community setting
  • Current membership/registration with the Nurses Specialized in Wound Ostomy Continence Canada

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct practice to patients requiring wound, ostomy and continence assessment, care and management.
  • Provide education to ParaMed’s nursing health care team, patient, and families.
  • Provide consultation/clinical support to ParaMed’s nursing health care team.
  • Follow wound, ostomy and continence evidence based clinical best practices and ParaMed policies and procedures.

Key facts

  • Remote from: Canada
  • Full time
  • English

Other skills

  • Consulting
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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ParaMed Home Health Care

Home Health Care

ParaMed has been providing home care and wellness solutions across Canada since 1974 and is a nationally accredited provider with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada. We ensure our care providers access to ongoing opportunities to hone their skills and upgrade their credentials, are supported with regular management and supervisory resources and regularly coached on best practices. ParaMed is a place to grow. Our commitment to our team members and the work they do means that you can expect exceptional care providers who are well trained, supported, and engaged. When you choose ParaMed, you access our qualified personnel and gain from our more than 50 years of proven experience providing clinical, therapeutic and home support services and a 10,000 member strong workforce.

Company details

IndustryHome Health Care
Company size10001

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Job description

Job Description

Up to $7500 Signing Bonus!

Seeking full-time, part-time, casual, and independent contractors.

In this community nursing role, as a Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) and as a Nurse working as a part of the ParaMed nursing health care team, the NSWOC will provide and promote evidenced based advanced wound, ostomy and continence assessment, management and care to all patient groups either through a consultative process or by direct care. 

 

Why you’ll love working here: 

 

  • Autonomy, independence, and a work-life balance 

  • Supportive team of peer nurses and supervisors  

  • Opportunity to develop long term therapeutic relationships with patients 

  • Best in class training and development programs, including a comprehensive clinical orientation and hands-on skills labs 

  • Celebration and Recognition programs 

  • Part time and Full-time scheduling including every other weekend off 

  • Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans 

  • Company paid mobile devices 

  • Mileage compensation 

  • Opportunities for career advancement  

  • Employee perks and exclusive offers 

 

What you’ll do: 
 

  • Provide direct practice to patients requiring wound, ostomy and continence assessment, care and management.  

  • Provide education to ParaMed’s nursing health care team, patient, and families.  

  • Provide consultation /clinical support to ParaMed’s nursing health care team (direct/or remote) including recommendations for specialty products/nursing care.  

  • Participate in wound/ostomy/continence clinical leadership opportunities.  

  • Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.  

  • Preceptor ParaMed nurses as required 

  • Follow wound, ostomy and continence evidence based clinical best practices and ParaMed policies and procedures.  

 

What you bring: 
 

  • Nurse Specialized in Wound Ostomy & Continence (NSWOC).  

  • International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWCC) may be considered.  

  • SWAN certification may be considered 

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a practicing Registered Nurse ideally in a community setting and/or providing wound/ostomy/continence care to patients (direct care/consultation) (preferred) 

  • Current membership/registration with the Nurses Specialized in Wound Ostomy & Continence Canada (preferred)  

 

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. 

 

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. 

Time Type:

Full time

At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.​

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We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

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Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.​

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.​

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Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.​

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