Community Wound Care Clinic Nurse Coordinator

To provide wound care services and coordinate with other wound care service providers within WNHAC and the interprofessional team and other wound care service provider organizations to provide clients a range of treatment services representing both Indigenous and contemporary models of care.

The Community Wound Care Clinic Nurse Coordinator (CWCCNC) will play a pivotal role in creating an urban Community Wound Care Clinic (CWCC), which will provide accessible wound care services emphasizing client-coordinated wound care plans across all sectors within the professional scope of practice established by the College of Nurses of Ontario

This position is part of the Ontario Nurses Association Bargaining unit.

NOTE: Indigenous traditional practices involve cultural ceremonies and burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage and cedar within the work setting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

current registration as an RPN with the College of Nurses of Ontario, and willing to work to a full scope of practice including performing delegated acts through medical directives;

Registered Practical Nurse specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence care certification is preferred;

Nurses, including new graduates, interested in wound care are encouraged to apply. WNHAC will provide up-training and arrange mentorship. Tuition may be available for the SWAN certification from NSWOCC;

deep understanding and experience of Indigenous culture, values, and perspectives and relevance in a workplace; ability to speak and understand Anishinaabemowin a definite asset;

experience working in an Indigenous organization; understanding and/or willingness to learn of Indigenous culture and values;

proof of immunization in compliance with policy requirements is mandatory;

valid drivers license, own vehicle and willingness and ability to travel required;

criminal records check and current drivers abstract required;

commitment to ongoing training and professional development relevant to job requirements; and

positive attitude and capacity to act as a healthy lifestyle role model.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, February 28, 2025

Please send resume with covering letter and three references, to:

Community Wound Care Clinic Nurse Coordinator

Email: [email protected]
Fax: (807) 467-8341
Phone: (888) MYWNHAC

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As an Indigenous employer we encourage First Nations, Inuit, and Metis applicants to apply.