Wound Care Consultant (N4) - Renal Program

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the applicable Director and in collaboration with the Program Teams, the incumbent is responsible for:

• Clinical Application of Wound Care expertise:
  • Teaching and learning activities.
  • Nursing practice standards.
  • Patient education development.
  • Administration.
  • Professional and Self Development.

Note: The priority and percentages of each of the above functions will vary throughout the year and possibly from year to year.

Experience

• Recent nursing experience in enterostomal/skin and wound care management required.
• Previous experience in staff education and patient and family teaching an asset.
• Recent experience in performing ankle brachial index (ABI/ABPI) an asset.
• Knowledge of community (homecare) and primary health delivery model an asset.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing required.
• Master’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Completion of post graduate course work and/or certification a recognized wound care program:
  • Interprofessional Wound Care course–IIWC , Canadian Association Enterostomal Therapy–CAET, Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse–WOCN. Certified Diabetic education an asset.
  • Competency with word processing and presentation programs, required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must be registered or eligible for registration with the College of Nurses of Manitoba (C.R.N.M.).
• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
• CPR at the Health Care Provider Level required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in complex situations.
• Evidence of knowledge of the principles of adult learning and teaching strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to function creatively and independently.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.
• Initiates and supports change.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.

Physical Requirements

• Hours of work are flexible and may include evening or weekend shifts as required.
• Work is primarily in a clinical setting.