Skin and Wound Care Coordinator

Position Overview

The Skin and Wound Care Coordinator will model, promote, and facilitate a best practice approach to wound and skin management that is client-centered, evidence-based and in collaboration with the inter- disciplinary team and community partners.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

This text is available in French upon request/Ce profil de poste est disponible en français sur demande. E-mail humanresources@southernhealth.ca.

Experience

• Minimum of four (4) years recent clinical nursing experience in enterostomal/skin and wound care management.
• Minimum of two (2) years recent clinical experience in performing ankle brachial index (ABI/ABPI).

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Bachelor of Nursing Degree required.
• Completion of post graduate course work and/or certification applicable to the designated clinical area required:
  • Wound, Ostomy and Continence Certified (C)anada.
  • University affiliated advanced wound care education programs.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current active practice registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba and scope of practice as defined by the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.

Qualifications and Skills

• Familiar with:
  • Community (home care) and primary health delivery models.
  • Principles of adult education, teaching and learning strategies.
  • Policy development and implementation practices.
• Demonstrated:
  • Advanced practice knowledge, skills, and judgment in wound and ostomy care.
  • Organizational and time management skills, and the ability to prioritize work with competing demands.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Practice in a consultative/collaborative environment with a focus on family and client centered care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Establish effective clinical working relationships and a commitment to providing a positive work environment.
  • Utilize information technology, including electronic medical record.
  • Use an analytical and inquiring approach to problem-solving while contributing to program improvement.
  • Respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, including Outlook and Teams.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Good work and attendance record.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.