Wound Care Specialist, Regular Full time (1.0)

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    "description": "<h2>Job Description</h2>\n<strong>CARE AND BE CARED FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOME</strong>\n<p>Whether you work in our office, in the community, or a health care facility – you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centred care – and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals. </p>\n<p>As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness and work-life balance.</p>\n<p><strong>What will you do?</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Position Summary:</strong> The Wound Care Specialist is responsible for providing support, treatment, product recommendations and follow-up care for patients with identified problem wounds or ostomies. 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