SWAN or IIWCC Wound Care Nurse

Job Description

This is a replacement and in this community nursing role, as a nurse specialized in wound care you will work as a part of the ParaMed nursing health care team to provide and promote evidenced based advanced wound, ostomy and continence assessment, management and care to all patient groups either through a consultative process or by direct care. 

 

Why you’ll love working here: 

 

• Autonomy, independence, and a work-life balance 

• Supportive team of peer nurses and supervisors  

• Opportunity to develop long term therapeutic relationships with patients 

• Best in class training and development programs, including a comprehensive clinical orientation and hands-on skills labs 

• Celebration and Recognition programs 

• Full-time scheduling including every other weekend off.

• Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans 

• Company paid mobile devices 

• Mileage compensation 

• Opportunities for career advancement  

• Employee perks and exclusive offers 

 

What you’ll do: 

• Provide direct practice to patients requiring wound, ostomy and continence assessment, care and management.  

• Provide education to ParaMed’s nursing health care team, patient, and families.  

• Provide consultation /clinical support to ParaMed’s nursing health care team (direct/or remote) including recommendations for specialty products/nursing care.  

• Participate in wound/ostomy/continence clinical leadership opportunities.  

• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.  

• Preceptor ParaMed nurses as required.  

• Follow wound, ostomy and continence evidence based clinical best practices and ParaMed policies and procedures.  

 

What you bring: 

• Nurse Specialized in Wound Ostomy & Continence (NSWOC) OR  

• International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWCC).

• Skin Wellness Associate Nurse (SWAN).

• Other wound care certifications may be considered.

• Registration with the CNO as a Registered Nurse in good standing.

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a practicing Registered Nurse ideally in a community setting and/or providing wound/ostomy/continence care to patients (direct care/consultation) 

Time Type

Full time

Compensation Details

$32.61 - $47.11

ParaMed is Canada's leading provider of home health care services, driven by a mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our dedicated team of skilled professionals delivers a wide range of services to meet the full care spectrum of care needs including high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personal support and home support. We work hand-in-hand with health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independent living and relieve capacity pressures on hospitals. Today, our national reach enables expanded access to care in homes and communities across Canada, allowing us to support more people in more places than ever before.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

ParaMed is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

ParaMed is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at careers@paramed.com.

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.