Nurse Practitioner - Wound & Ostomy Program

Halton Healthcare’s vision of exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

Halton Healthcare is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Nurse Practitioner to advance and support the ongoing development of our Wound Care services. This dynamic role presents an opportunity to contribute to the improvement of patient outcomes, enhance wound care practices, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams within a leading healthcare organization.

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do. We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Reporting to the Director, Professional Practice and Chief Informatics Officer, the Nurse Practitioner, Wound & Ostomy Program will have a key leadership role in the advancement of our new Wound and Ostomy Program, including program development and implementation, providing expert knowledge and consultation to patients and families in collaboration with an interprofessional team. This role includes clinical practice, education, consultation, research and administration and works collaboratively with interprofessional partners and teams. This role also provides direction for quality improvement initiatives to ensure access and efficiency and participates in performance, measurement, evaluation and research as appropriate. The Nurse Practitioner utilizes a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and an advanced level of clinical competence in caring for patients with wound and ostomy care needs in collaboration with the interprofessional teams. The NP will be expected to provide a comprehensive health assessment and diagnosis of medical problems, develop and implement a plan of care, provide health counseling and emotional support in the areas of illness and injury prevention, complications, and health promotion. Furthermore, the NP will assist the interdisciplinary teams in implementing a plan of care that will enable an overall reduction of length of stay in inpatient units, as well as engage in strategies to prevent or reduce admission/readmission to Hospital.

Responsibilities Include:

Direct Comprehensive Care: Applies a specialized and expanded body of knowledge of the integumentary wound, ostomy and continence systems in the care to the patient experiencing issues in these areas. Provides an advanced assessment and collaborates closely with the Most Responsible Physician (MRP) and other members of the interdisciplinary team and coordinates care involving other healthcare providers, both internal and external to the organization. Furthermore, the NP has a role for advancing a patient’s plan of care and working with the interdisciplinary team to improve discharge processes and length of stay. Essential to the role is an understanding and expertise with advanced wound care products; negative pressure wound therapy, therapeutic surface and adjuvant therapies.

Leadership: Supports the development of a culture of prevention of skin breakdown and pressure ulcer development, providing leadership in the development, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of quality management programs. Participates and provides leadership in the strategic planning process for the delivery of care. Supports educational initiatives directed at nursing and allied health to promote and provide medical care that meets best practice standards.

Education: Contributes to the development, implementation and evaluation of patient education programs. Identifies and creates a positive learning environment and creates resources, as needed for patients, families and staff. Conducts educational teaching sessions with patients and/or families with a focus on health promotion, disease prevention, and impact of illness experience on the patient and family. Participates in and advises regarding education of healthcare providers within the organization.

Research: Encourages, supports, and facilitates the development of researchable questions in clinical practice. Utilizes current research in the field of wound and ostomy care to ensure advancements are identified and implemented as appropriate.

Consultation: Provides consultation for clinical practice issues within the NP’s area of specialty and scope of practice.

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• Current registration in the Extended Class (NP-Adult) with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Completion of a Master Degree in Nursing required.
• Certification as a Nurse Specialized in Skin, Wound and Ostomy (NSWOC) care preferred.
• Current BCLS required.
• Eligibility for cross-appointment to an academic institution preferred.
• Membership in specialty related organizations e.g. NPAO, RNAO.
• Minimum of 5 years nursing experience.
• Recent experience as an NP in preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices, clinical practice guidelines and relevant clinical assessment tools and treatments.
• Experience providing education to patients and health professional regarding skin, wound and stoma care
• Demonstrated ability to effectively apply current research knowledge to clinical practice
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively as part of an interprofessional team
• Ability to travel between the three hospitals as required
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Ability to work independently, with individuals and groups effectively
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Innovative, creative and professional role model.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize/organize multiple demands.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.

Internal Applicants due by: November 26, 2024

Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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