Overview Baycrest Hospital has an opportunity for a ADVANCED PRACTICE LEADER - NURSE in the Wound Care Program - Interprofessional Practice. Position Details Position Type: Permanent Full-Time Shift Type: Days-Evenings, some weekends (subject to change) Bi-Weekly Hours: 70 Hours Hours of Work: 7 hours/shift Posting Number: 9479 Union: Non-Union Date Posted: December 12, 2025 Internal Closing Date: December 23, 2025 Job Summary Reporting to the Manager and the Interprofessional Practice Chief for Nursing, the Advanced Practice Leader (APL) collaborates with interprofessional teams and leadership to develop, implement, and sustain best practices in nursing care, driving exemplary patient outcomes. The APL will work closely with teams at Baycrest Hospital and the Apotex, Baycrest’s Long-Term Care Home, with a strong focus on patient/resident and caregiver education to empower individuals in managing wounds effectively and preventing occurrence or recurrence. This role also involves shaping the strategic direction of clinical programs and advocating for scholarly gerontological care with key internal and external stakeholders across the healthcare system. Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of an evidence-based wound, ostomy, and continence care program, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and best practices. Provide advanced clinical consultation and expert guidance for managing complex cases, supporting staff, patients, residents and families to achieve optimal care outcomes. Develop and deliver targeted educational initiatives to build nursing and interprofessional clinical capacity and empower healthcare champions to sustain improvements in practice. Develop, review, and maintain policies and procedures to ensure safe, consistent, and regulatory-compliant care delivery across the organization. Champion prevention-focused strategies to minimize risks, including pressure injuries and peristomal complications, while promoting proactive health management. Drive quality improvement initiatives that implement advanced interventions and focus on achieving excellence in wound, ostomy, and continence care outcomes. Perform debridement and other advanced wound care procedures as required to support optimal healing and patient outcomes. Lead evidence-based practice for our clinical teams, and the development of standards and quality initiatives enhancing safe high-quality patient/resident and caregiver-centred care. Collaborate with interprofessional teams and act as a change agent to implement strategies that advance best practices and improve care delivery. Advocate for patients/residents and families in relation to therapeutic intervention, health care access, the health care system and policy decisions that affect health and quality of life. Engage in evidence-based practice by critically appraising and applying current evidence when providing health care services at the individual, organizational and system level. Lead or support research initiatives to advance knowledge and integrate evidence-based findings into clinical practice, improving care quality and innovation. Provide leadership in managing clinical care while supporting the development and seamless integration of the wound care Advanced Practice Leader (APL) role within the Baycrest community. Monitor program outcomes using performance metrics, provide actionable feedback, and present regular reports to highlight achievements and identify areas for growth. Acting as clinical resource on call on a rotational basis. Contribute to the development of the nursing profession through active involvement and affiliation with other nursing organizations, professional associations and the community at large. Qualifications Registered Nurse (RN) registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in the General Class in good standing Master’s Degree preferred Relevant specialty certificate or completion of Wound Care Education programs required (e.g., Wound, Ostomy and Continence CNA Certification, IIWCC, WOC-EP, etc.) Experience in Advanced Wound Debridement is an asset Minimum five (5) years clinical geriatric point of care / bedside experience in a hospital setting Minimum of two (2) years in wound care management Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Excellent clinical skills and competencies Previous experience teaching, working with clinical learners, and/or precepting Superior verbal, written, listening and communication skills Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels Ability to distill complex information into clear, concise messages Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills Ability to manage competing priorities Demonstrated critical thinking, analytical, decision making and problem-resolution skills Demonstrated leadership, change management, and problem-solving skills Compensation & Benefits Compensation: For this position, the salary range is $102,072 to $127,590. The target hiring range is $102,072 to $120,000 per year. Your placement within the target hiring range will depend on job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, and relevant education and experience, as well as market conditions and internal equity. Additional Benefits: Vacation entitlement Opportunity to enroll in the Extended Health and Dental Plan Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program #J-18808-Ljbffr