Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence; NSWOC)

Competition # EM26351, Full Time Permanent, Zone 2

Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC)

RNCB

NBNU

Zone 2

Full time permanent

1.0

0800hr to 1600hr Monday-Friday. Subject to change due to operational requirements.

November 2, 2026

Not applicable

As per collective agreement

Written and spoken competence in English and French is required.

October 21, 2026

Imagine a career where, at the end of every day, you know you've made a positive difference in the lives of people who need your help.

The New Brunswick Extra-Mural Program (EMP), often known as the "hospital without walls," has operated under the simple philosophy of helping New Brunswickers receive the care they need in the places where they are healthiest and happiest - their homes and communities. EMP makes a difference in the lives of those it serves by drastically reducing hospital admissions and greatly increasing patient satisfaction with its level of health care.

As part of EMP, your role is vital in our province's overall health. Join an integrated, multi-disciplinary team of health care professionals, dedicated to providing New Brunswickers with outstanding, highly coordinated primary health care.

Under the direction of the EMP Operational Director, the RNCB-NSWOC guides the wound, ostomy and continence care management for patients with complex needs at the unit and regional levels by ensuring care according to best practices and consistent with the EMP Wound Care Framework.

Acts as a clinical leader, role model, change agent and provides guidance by promoting best practices, centered on the patient and in support of a collaborative care model.

Supports and facilitates a collaborative approach with the interdisciplinary team members to assess and develop a comprehensive wound, ostomy and continence care plan to optimize patients’ outcomes.

Contributes to quality improvement initiatives and actions as required and supports the design and revision of initiatives / services.

• Provides clinical leadership and guidance to the local wound care teams, applying advanced knowledge, skills, and judgment to manage complex patient issues in wound, ostomy, and continence care.
• Practices within RNCB scope and respects the scope of other health care team members.
• Delivers advanced wound, ostomy, and continence care based on best practice guidelines and current evidence when required.
• Conducts comprehensive baseline and follow-up assessments for patients with complex wounds, ostomy, or continence needs and guides the EMP clinicians in planning and adopting optimal intervention plans.
• Guides and supports the EMP clinicians in the identification wound classification and etiology, and selecting the appropriate products based on wound type, goals of care, and follow-up requirements.
• Supports the coordination of care for complex wound cases, including referrals to interdisciplinary team members and external partners when necessary.
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