We are a registered charity for over 600 nurses specialized in the care of patients with challenges in wound, ostomy and continence with over 1,600 Members.

Canada
Joined January 2018
Come visit the NSWOCC booth today at Wounds Canada Conference in beautiful Niagara Falls! We’re excited to answer your questions related to wound, ostomy, and continence care education, advocacy, and support.
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WoundWISE® is coming to Calgary and Vancouver! Spots are limited, so don’t miss your chance to take your wound care skills to the next level: Register for Calgary: October 27, 2026 WoundWISE.ca/Calgary2026 Register for Vancouver: October 29, 2026 WoundWISE.ca/Vancouver2026
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Just one week to go! Join us Oct. 13 for “The Evidence for Implementing the geko® Wound Therapy Device to Improve Wound Healing in Leg Ulcers” with Dr. Michael Stacey & Amanda Loney. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Today we observe the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day. We honour Survivors, the children who never returned home, their families, & Indigenous communities across Canada. Read the reflection & continued learning opportunities: nswoc.ca/post/national-day-f…
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WOC care is an important part of practice across the health care system. Whether you’re looking to build knowledge, strengthen your practice, become a leader or pursue advanced specialization, the WOC Institute offers pathways to support your goals: wocinstitute.ca
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What a fantastic start to the NSWOCC Atlantic Regional Education Day in Charlottetown! We have a full house for our sold-out event as NSWOC Emily Woodgate from IWK Health kicks off the day. Thank you to everyone joining us from across Atlantic Canada!
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Two weeks away! Join us Oct. 6 for our complimentary webinar, "Beyond the Basics: Advanced Antimicrobial Solutions for Bioburden Control and Wound Healing," presented by Rose Raizman. Register now for free! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Join us on October 6 for "Beyond the Basics: Advanced Antimicrobial Solutions for Bioburden Control and Wound Healing", in partnership with Medtech Solutions Group and presented by Rose Raizman, RN-EC, PHCNP, NSWOC, WOCC(C), MSc, MScN. Register today: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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SWAN® Week 2026 is here! This year’s theme, “Quality Improvement SOARS with SWANs!”, celebrates the impact of SWANs across Canada. Share your SWAN photos, recognize a SWAN & join tonight’s kickoff webinar! Learn more at: nswoc.ca/swan-week-2026 #SWANWeek2026
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Early Bird pricing ends September 15! Join CPIAP®, an official Interest Group of NSWOCC, for the 2026 CPIAP® Symposium on Pressure Injuries. Nov. 26–27 | Calgary + Virtual Register now & save: cpiap.com/2026-symposium #NSWOCC #CPIAP #PressureInjuries #WoundCare
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WoundWISE® events are coming to Ontario this Sept! Hamilton Sept. 16 woundwise.ca/attend/hamilton… Scarborough / North York Sept. 21 woundwise.ca/attend/scarboro… Join NSWOCC & WoundWISE® for hands-on wound care education led by NSWOCs and wound care experts. Spaces limited—register today!
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SWAN® Week 2026 is coming September 14–18! This year’s theme: “Quality Improvement SOARS with SWANs!” Join us as we celebrate 500+ SWANs® and SWAN® students and their impact on wound, ostomy & continence care across Canada. Events, recognition & more: nswoc.ca/swan-week-2026
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Join us for two Continuing Education webinars this fall, in partnership with Solventum! The webinars are free to join and open to all health care professionals. Register below! September 30 webinar: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… November 11 webinar: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Are you a healthcare professional looking to strengthen your knowledge? The Ostomy Management Course is an interactive, online, self-paced, CNA-accredited course designed to help healthcare professionals build knowledge of ostomy management. Learn more: wocinstitute.ca/ostomy
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Less than one week away! Join us for a brand new 7-part Continuing Education Webinar Series: "Evidence-Informed Decisions Around the Use of the geko® Wound Therapy Device: Practical Advice for When geko® is Appropriate". Learn more and register at us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Build your wound care knowledge today with the online, self-paced, CNA-accredited Wound Care Collaborator Course designed to help healthcare professionals strengthen their evidence-based wound care knowledge and collaborate more effectively. Learn more: wocinstitute.ca/wcc
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Join us in Charlottetown, PEI for the #NSWOCC Atlantic Regional Education Day on Sept. 25, featuring expert education, networking, exhibitors & lunch. Atlantic Region Members: stay for the FREE hybrid Regional Meeting on Sept. 26! Register today: nswoc.ca/atlantic-education-…
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Looking for your next opportunity in wound, ostomy, and continence care? We've got you covered! Visit nswoc.ca/jobs to browse our full NSWOCC Job Board, where you'll find several wound, ostomy and continence-related positions currently available across Canada.
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Strengthen your clinical confidence with Canada’s CNA-accredited Advanced Wound Debridement Course! Learn at your own pace, earn 60 educational hours, and apply evidence-based debridement practices to improve patient outcomes. Start today by visiting wocinstitute.ca/debridement
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NSWOCC congratulates CEO Axelle Pellerin as she begins maternity leave on June 22, 2026. During her leave, COO Troy Curtis will serve as Interim CEO to ensure continuity of leadership and operations. Read more: nswoc.ca/post/nswocc-announc…
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