Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Wound Ostomy Continence

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.

UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union: Non-Union

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: Toronto Western Hospital

Department: Wound, Ostomy, and Continence, CAP

Reports to: Director, Professional Practice

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: $40.34 - $50.43 per hour

Shifts: Days

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date: March 13, 2026

As a key member of the Toronto Western Site and UHN Wound and Skin Clinical Leadership interdisciplinary team, the Nurse Clinical Coordinator is responsible for applying advanced clinical knowledge and staying current with best practices in wound, ostomy, and skin care. This role plays a critical part in ensuring high quality, coordinated care across both inpatient and outpatient settings. The Nurse Clinical Coordinator provides expert consultations and direct care for patients with complex wounds, fistulas, and ostomies, while also supporting patients and families through education and discharge planning.

In addition to clinical responsibilities, the role involves active participation in quality improvement initiatives, including program development, monitoring, and outcome evaluation. The Nurse Clinical Coordinator contributes to academic and research projects, supports staff education, and provides leadership in advancing clinical nursing practice. Administrative responsibilities, interdisciplinary collaboration, and cross-functional duties are also integral to this position. The Nurse Clinical Coordinator is expected to collaborate across departments and perform other related duties consistent with the scope of the role.

• Coordinate and oversee care for patients with complex wound, ostomy, and skin care needs, ensuring seamless service delivery across care settings
• Perform expert clinical assessments, provide consultations, and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
• Deliver patient and family education related to ostomy and wound care, and develop tailored educational materials
• Lead and support quality improvement initiatives, evaluate clinical outcomes, and foster the integration of evidence-based practices.
• Contribute to research and academic initiatives, maintain accurate clinical documentation, support workflow improvements
• Act as a clinical resource within the organization and building capacity within our teams

• Master’s degree in Nursing preferred
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program, Level II Rescuer certification
• Completion or in progress of an advanced education program such as: NSWOCC, MClSc-WH, MScCH: WPC, WOCN, or IIWCCCNA Certification in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Certified Canada WOCC(C)
• Membership in the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) or other organizations relevant to the role preferred
• Five (5) years of relevant experience preferably in an acute care setting
• Two (2) or more years experience in the specialty of wound, ostomy and continence care
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and compassionate manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN…