Spinal Cord Injury jobs

Company Overview

Established in 1990, Access Community Therapists is a locally owned and therapist-led private healthcare organization providing community-based Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Specialized Nursing services across British Columbia through a variety of healthcare contracts.

Access provides ongoing professional development, mentorship, and a positive workplace culture to ensure our team and our clients are well supported. Many clinicians have been with us for decades, providing consistent, person-centred, interdisciplinary care across community settings.

Job Overview

We are seeking a collaborative, committed NSWOC to join our team for a minimum 25 hours per week and ideally full time. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with individuals with Spinal Cord Injury and expertise in wound care management.

You will be working with the client, family and the interdisciplinary team to complete comprehensive assessments resulting in recommendations for of wounds for people living with spinal cord injury and other workplace related injuries.

We are looking for an individual based in Greater Vancouver who is willing to travel to outreach areas around the province periodically.

In this role, you will provide assessment and consultation to address physical and rehabilitation needs, with a particular focus on wound care treatment for adults living in the community. You will work closely within a supportive interprofessional team to deliver coordinated, client-centred care that begins with prevention.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with community partners to provide care plans, education and follow up for community clients with wounds. in the Greater Vancouver area and across BC, through in-person, outreach, and virtual telehealth services.
• Work together with the client, family, and their care team to complete wound assessments, provide recommendations, and work collaboratively with OT’s and PT’s.
• Work collaboratively with other health professionals involved in each client’s care to ensure coordinated, person-centred service delivery.
• Participate in and contribute to formal and informal education related to wound care treatment.
• Prepare clear, thorough, and timely documentation and reports.
• There is also the opportunity for research projects.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing - bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Registered or eligible for registration with BCCNM.
• Completion of Wound, Ostomy & Continence Program through NSWOCC or equivalent( WOCN)
• Membership with Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy & Continence of Canada (NSWOCC) preferred
• Minimum two (2) years of related experience required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS-C) HCP certification
• Comprehensive knowledge of community resources
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Demonstrated teaching skills based on principals of adult learning and expertise in preparing effective teaching methods and tools
• Strong caseload management skills and attention to detail

Based in lower mainland with regional travel as required

• BC Driver’s License
• Professional Liability Insurance

Beneficial Experience and Interests

• Strong interest/experience in wound assessment and management experience is an asset, but training and mentoring available
• Experience working with individuals with spinal cord injuries
• Community or residential care experience

Personal Attributes We’re Looking For

• Collaborative and team-oriented - working effectively within an interdisciplinary team and with clients, families, and support staff.
• Excellent observational skills and keen attention to detail
• Strong communication skills with clients, families, and care teams
• Client-centred and compassionate
• Adaptable and flexible – comfortable working across community, outreach, and virtual care settings.
• Strong clinical reasoning – using evidence-informed practice to assess and manage a range of client files
• Committed to ongoing learning and knowledge- translation

What you’ll do:

• Provide direct practice to patients requiring wound, ostomy and continence assessment, care and management.
• Provide education to community nursing health care team, patient, and families.
• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Follow wound, ostomy and continence evidence based clinical best practices

Why Join Us

• Receive extensive and supportive mentorship into community rehabilitation and wound care practice
• Work with a passionate, experienced and fun team
• Flexible employment structure (employee or subcontractor arrangement available)
• Flexible work schedule

For Employees

• Extended health benefits
• Generous sick time allowance
• RSP matching plan
• Ergonomic workstation allowance
• Education reimbursement to support your professional development
• Cell phone and mileage reimbursement
• BCCNM membership reimbursement
• Liability insurance reimbursement
• Paid Vacation
• Statutory Holidays

How to Apply

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your experience and interest in this role.

Pay: $54.00-$79.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:

• British Columbia: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Do you currently require sponsorship to work in Canada?
• Have you completed the Wound, Ostomy & Continence Program through NSWOCC or equivalent (Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse)

Work Location: In person