Join our team as a Wound Advisor (RPN) and use your expertise to improve client outcomes through evidence-based wound prevention, assessment and treatment. In this role, you'll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, provide clinical guidance and education, and support high quality wound care for clients in the community and clinics. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RPN who is passionate about advancing best practices and making a meaningful impact in community healthcare.
Acclaim Health announces the availability of one (1) Full Time
Wound Advisor (RPN) (equivalent to 75 hours per pay period) to work in all Halton Clinics and Communities with a focus on the Mississauga/ Halton Communities & Clinics. The Individual is required to work Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:- Provide nursing care for patients in all Halton Clinics, Communities and Mississauga.
- Utilizes Best Practice Strategies when developing, implementing, evaluating, and modifying the patient's plan of care
- Interacts and provides clinical insight with other health care professionals within the patient's circle of care
- Meets the psychosocial needs of patients with acute or chronic wound(s)
- Provides health teaching for patients and their families. Encourages and facilitates independent management of wound care
- Assesses, treats and makes treatment recommendations for persons with acute/chronic wounds
- Acts as a clinical resource for patients and nurses.
- Meets the requirements set out by Ontario Health at Home regarding assessment and follow-up with patients and adhering to the documentation requirements specific to the Wound Advisor
- Participates in multi-disciplinary care conferences as required
Pay Per Visit Rate: Range: $37.95 per visit - $41.72 per visit
POSITION REQUIREMENTS :- Minimum 1 to 2 years clinical practice as a nurse in a community setting preferred
- Previous wound care experience preferred
- Current CNO certificate of competence
- Current CPR certificate
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and teaching skills
- Demonstrates initiative and commitment to professional development and skill enhancement
- Wound Advisor Certificate (IIWCC)/Designation or equivalent
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
