NSWOC Visiting Nurse

Job Description

In this community nursing role, as a Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) Nurse and as 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:

• IIWCC, NSWOC, WOCC(c), SWAN, or other advanced wound care education/certification
• 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)
• Current membership/registration with the Nurses Specialized in Wound Ostomy & Continence Canada (preferred)
• Ability to perform BCLS to College of Nurses standards
• Completion of the Canadian Enterostomal Therapy (E.T.) Nursing program 
• Current registration with the CAET
• Knowledge of standards and guidelines of Enterostomal Therapy and wound care 
• Comprehensive Enterostomal Therapy and wound care patient health assessment skills
• Thorough knowledge of wound care products and indications for use

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Compensation Details

As the leading home care provider in the country, ParaMed Home Health Care, has proudly been helping Canadians live better at home since 1974.

When you join ParaMed, you become part of a caring community of over 12,000 dedicated professionals committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care.

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.

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.

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.

ParaMed 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.