Reporting to the Patient Care Manager and working in collaboration with the Chief of Professional Practice and Nursing or designate:

• Provide consultation and educational services for wound, ostomy, and continence care within the designated program.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Nurse Specialist and interdisciplinary team to develop and implement consistent care services.
• Develop, plan, implement, and evaluate wound/ostomy/continence care education programs for staff.
• Ensure evidence-based wound/ostomy/continence interventions are integrated into client care plans.
• Build staff capacity and competence in wound, ostomy, and continence care.
• Collaborate with Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (NSWOC) across BC.
• Travel locally between various PHC sites using a personal vehicle or shuttle service.

Education
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, plus two (2) years recent, related advanced wound/ ostomy/ continence care experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Successful completion of the Wound, Ostomy, Continence Institute of Canada (NSWOCC) - Wound, Ostomy, Continence- Education Program (WOC-EP) or the Wound, Ostomy Continence Nurse Certificate (WOCN).
Skills and Abilities

• Ability to teach, coach, and provide clinical support.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service.
• Ability to identify learning needs and develop educational programs.
• Ability to provide and/or develop resource materials, including educational materials.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of adult education principles.
• Ability to lead a group.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client and family centered model of care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards for Nursing Practice.
• Comprehensive knowledge of evidence based nursing practice related to designated clinical area.
• Comprehensive knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient care.
• Broad knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to apply decision making and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to provide leadership and work direction.
• Ability to role model conflict resolution strategies.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work independently.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment, including computers.
• Ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.

• A competitive salary: $49.20-$63.47 CAD
• Meaningful impact: Your dedication and expertise will directly impact the lives of patients, including many from marginalized communities.  
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• State-of-the-art facilities:  The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

Your Day to Day: 

• Provide consultation for complex wound/ostomy care by conducting exams, reviewing charts, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs in collaboration with the nursing leadership team.
• Demonstrate and promote expertise in nursing practice through role modeling, case conferencing, and consulting on complex cases.
• Deliver direct care to clients with wound/ostomy needs, performing advanced nursing skills.
• Review and update policies, procedures, and reference materials, making recommendations for improvements.
• Integrate research findings into clinical practice, policies, and educational materials.
• Participate in research and quality improvement initiatives related to wound/ostomy care.
• Engage in quality improvement and risk management by evaluating nursing practice and recommending changes.
• Support nursing practices across PHC by developing and evaluating organization-wide educational programs.
• Provide input on performance planning, space, equipment, and staffing requirements to nursing leadership.

Advance Your Career at Providence Health Care!

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.