Clinical Coordinator, Wound Ostomy Continence

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Wound, Continence and Enterostomal Therapy
Reports to: Senior Director Professional Practice
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Days
Status: Temporary Full-Time, (March 2026 to May 2027) 
Closing Date: January 9, 2026 

Position Summary

As a key member of the Toronto General Site and UHN Wound and Skin Clinical Leadership interdisciplinary team, the 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 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 Clinical Coordinator contributes to academic and research projects, supports staff education, and provides leadership in advancing clinical practice. Administrative responsibilities, interdisciplinary collaboration, and cross-functional duties are also integral to this position.

Duties

• 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, and act as a clinical resource within the organization
• Collaborate across departments and perform other related duties consistent with the scope of the role

• 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  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 courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
• Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies
• Excellent teaching skills with the ability to teach one-on-one and/or groups
• Ability to function collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and/or independently/autonomously
• standards
• Ability to use  Electronic Patient record system effectively
• Research experience an asset 

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment and opportunity for remote work 
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.