Wound Care Registered Practical Nurse (Full Time) - Medex

Wound Care Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our RPN team, you will provide care to residents in accordance with the standards of practice and offer leadership and guidance to the personal care staff. Extendicare offers rewarding and meaningful work where you can enrich your life and the lives of others.

This position is for our Extendicare Medex Home, located in Ottawa, ON.

Full-time, 8am-4pm, Monday-Friday

Available opportunities include: Full-Time; Day and/or Evening shifts

What you’ll be doing

• As an RPN Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) you 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.

What you bring

• RPN diploma and licensed with CNO in good standing
• IIWCC, NSWOC, WOCC(c), SWAN, or other advanced wound care education/certification
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a practicing Registered Practical Nurse ideally in a LTC 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
• 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

What you’ll get

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Employee Perks
• Recognition Programs
• Robust Benefits Package

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of more than 100 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of more than 20,000 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

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Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.