Overview:
Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.
Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.
Why Should You Apply to CMH?
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
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Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
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Employee & Family Assistance Program
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Career Development & Education Grant
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Wellness & Wellbeing Program
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives
Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at www.cmh.org.
Job Description:
Salary Range: $49.82 - $64.95
Position Summary:
As a vital member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Nurse Specialized in Wound Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) provides leadership and exhibits advanced clinical knowledge and expert nursing skills in the delivery of care for patients who have skin, wound, ostomy and/or continence needs. The NSWOC has clinical expertise in the assessment and management of acute/chronic wounds, ostomy care and continence management, in diverse populations across the continuum of care. This individual has exceptional communication skills, as well as teaching and learning skills. The NSWOC provides consultation and education to and works in collaboration with physicians, nurses, allied health and other team members to provide evidence-based care. The NSWOC provides care in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) practice standards and the Nurses Specialized in Wound Ostomy and Continence practice standards. This individual works within the scope of practice as set by the organization (CMH) and guidelines within their own competence. The NSWOC upholds the mission, vision and values of Cambridge Memorial Hospital.
Skills and Qualifications:
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Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, required
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Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Successful completion of NSWOC program required
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Completion of CNA Certification Exam required
- Five years RN experience in acute or complex care
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Minimum two years’ experience as a Nurse Specialized in Wound Ostomy and Continence
- Superior inter-personal skill including critical thinking, responsiveness, conflict resolution, change management, visionary thinking, organizational skills, effective decision making skills and problem solving skills
- Demonstrated experience in leading and enacting a plan of action
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Excellent communication skills with the ability of relay complex information effectively to patient and health care professionals
- Demonstrates knowledge and skill to implement evidence based practices
- Demonstrates proficiency with program development and implementation, project and change management and evaluation
- Committed to excellence in all elements of professional practice, including excellence in patient care processes, measuring outcomes, collaboration and professional growth through continuing education and research utilization
- Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, self-directed and to work independently
- Demonstrates the ability to manage a large and/or diversified workload with rapidly changing priorities and challenging deadlines
- Current CPR, required
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Computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Meditech
- Consistent and regular attendance is required
As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.
The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.
CMH Inclusion Statement
At Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH), community matters to us. We acknowledge and are grateful for the opportunity to meet, work and offer healthcare on what is the traditional territories for the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Chinnonton.
We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace; one that generates belonging. We want a work culture where people are free to express their authentic selves and are able to bring their best daily. That includes a workplace that is free from violence, harassment and discrimination of any kind.
We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity or physical ability. We promise to ask if needed, and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.
To support all of us in this journey, Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH.
Mari Iromoto Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Susan Toth, Director of Human Resources
We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) proudly integrates AI-based technologies into its applicant screening process to enhance recruitment. These tools are designed to reduce bias and uphold fair hiring practices based on skills, education, and experience. CMH’s AI serves to assist, not replace, human decision-making, with results audited to ensure quality and equity. This initiative reinforces the hospital’s commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, ensuring the best talent is selected while adhering to its core values.
