Clinical Practice Consultant – Wound, Ostomy & Continence (WOC)

Position Summary
Interior Health is hiring a Permanent Full-time Clinical Practice Consultant CH2B for East Kootenay Regional Hospital, located in Cranbrook BC.

We are seeking an experienced NSWOC (Wound, Ostomy & Continence) nurse. If you are an organized individual with strong critical thinking abilities this is the position for you!

Shift Type: Days, Monday to Friday - 08:00 to 16:00

Days off: Sun, Sat, STAT

What we offer:
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employer paid vacation
• Medical Services Plan
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended health & dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance
• Opportunities for career advancement

How will you create an impact?
This position will assist in providing consultation specialist service to reduce length of stay and promote healing.

What Will You Work On?
The Clinical Practice Consultant -WOC is to champion, guide and lead the delivery of a comprehensive Wound, Ostomy & Continence program for clients. The Clinical Practice Consultant - WOC will promote the delivery of quality client care by providing clinical consultation and expertise, education and direction based on a specialized body of knowledge to interdisciplinary team members. This role will collaborate with other Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC); research and evaluate current wound, ostomy & continence standards and facilitate the development and implementation of program policies and procedures, education programs for staff and quality improvement initiatives, incorporating evidence based ‘best practices’.

Qualfications
Education, Training and Experience:
Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Successful completion of the Wound, Ostomy & Continence Institute’s Wound, Ostomy & Continence Education Program, three years recent, relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Valid motor vehicle license.