Job Description Position Summary: The Skin and Wound Care Nurse plays a vital role in promoting skin integrity and managing complex wounds for residents in our long-term care facility. This part-time position focuses on assessment, treatment planning, staff education, and quality improvement related to skin and wound care. Key Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive skin assessments for residents, including pressure injuries, surgical wounds, diabetic ulcers, and other skin conditions. Develop and implement individualized wound care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Monitor and evaluate wound healing progress; revise care plans as needed. Provide clinical expertise and guidance to nursing staff on best practices for skin integrity and wound care. Facilitate education sessions and hands-on training for staff on wound prevention, dressing techniques, and infection control. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in resident health records and other reporting tools. Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to wound care and infection prevention. Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and allied health professionals to ensure continuity of care. Ensure compliance with all applicable standards, policies, and regulations. Qualifications: Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in good standing. SWAN program completed or enrolled desirable In-depth knowledge of wound prevention and management, skin integrity, and pressure injury protocols. Strong assessment, communication, and teaching skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Hours of Work: Part-Time Time Type: Part time Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada. We deliver quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population. We also provide management and consulting support through a range of services, including recruitment and building strong, qualified teams, to a network of independently owned long-term care and retirement homes. Our Mission “Helping People Live Better.” We help our residents and clients live better by promoting quality of life. We create remarkable moments through highly engaged and motivated team members. Stakeholders know this because we continuously measure, improve and publicly share our performance. Our Vision Our vision is to be the best senior care and services company in Canada. Our Values At Extendicare, we value our customers and our team who cares for them. We are committed to treating them with dignity and respect in an atmosphere of compassion. As health care professionals, we take pride in being responsive to the needs of those who rely on us. Customer Satisfaction. We strive to provide care and services to our customers which exceed their expectations. Excellence. We believe aspiring to excellence leads to continuous quality improvement in our provision of care to residents. Respect. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. Integrity. We believe in honesty and fairness in our relationships with others. Accountability. We believe we are accountable for the quality of services we provide to our customers. Communication. We listen to each other and foster open and honest communication. Teamwork. We believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. Environment. We believe that environmental issues should be integrated into business decisions that promote environmental protection, preservation, safety and a homelike atmosphere.
