- Develop a comprehensive tissue viability/wound management program
- Promotes an interdisciplinary team approach to the prevention and management of skin and tissue injuries.
- Demonstrates accountability, critical thinking and leadership in conflict management and problem solving.
- Recommends and manages appropriate resources to support the prevention and management of skin and tissue injuries
- Acts as a resource for staff in regard to tissue viability & wound care management.
- Leads in the recruitment and professional development of Tissue Viability champions/links
- Develops and implements a program to assist in professional development and succession planning of Tissue Viability and
- Wound Care champions/links.
- Provides clinical leadership with the assessment, management and evaluation of care of skin and tissue injuries.
- Recommends appropriate, evidence-based regimens for the prevention and management of skin and tissue injuries
- Ensures that all patients with skin and tissue injuries are treated as per clinical orders and current wound care protocols/
- guidelines.
- Participates in interdisciplinary and family meetings to address skin and tissue injury-related concerns in the plan of care.
- Reviews all incidents of skin and tissue injuries and correctly categorize these as reflected in the performance indicators.
- Ensures that a root cause analysis is conducted on all patients who develop or have a worsening skin/tissue injury with an action
- plan that addresses the causes.
- Ensures that the performance indicators accurately reflect the skin and tissue injuries within the organization.
Education Bsc. Nursing Staff with advanced nursing/administrative/educational education and qualification
Experience Minimum 3 years clinical experience Previous experience in tissue viability / wound management is a plus
