Foot Care Nurse
About The Position
Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC) is a non-profit, community-governed organization that serves over 18,000 clients annually. Established in 1978, SWCHC provides a wide range of health care services such as primary health care, health promotion, community development, mental health, and harm reduction. We are deeply connected to the communities we serve and committed to removing barriers to accessing services for people who experience vulnerabilities because of their age, income, ability, sexual orientation or gender identity, and language or culture. SWCHC strives to ensure that our team reflects the communities we serve. We work within an anti-racist, anti-oppressive framework that acknowledges the existence and impacts of systemic racism and seeks to ensure that systems are fair and equitable for everyone. SWCHC is well known for its excellent Community Health Centre (CHC) model and its professional health services team, but it has also become a leader in offering a wide range of community-building activities and advocacy programs. Our team of doctors, nurses, dietitians and more offer a range of medical services.
Requirements
- Two- three years’ of foot care nursing experience
- Current license with the College of Nurses of Ontario (RPN)
- Proof of footcare certification
- Fluency in English required
Nice To Haves
- Previous clinic experience an asset
- Previous experience using an EMR, preferably Practice Solutions Suite (PSS)
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control (IPAC) practices and reprocessing of instruments.
- Current CPR (preferred) Training
- Working knowledge of French or other languages an asset
- Knowledge of primary health care and the social determinants of health
- Able to work effectively in an inter-professional environment
- Knowledge and awareness related to cultural competence
- Experience working with disadvantaged communities
- Knowledge of footcare related to Primary Care, Community Health, Chronic Disease Management
Responsibilities
- Provide foot care in conjunction with our Chiropodist and practitioners to enhance client quality of life through proactive lower limb assessment and evidence-based nursing interventions.
- Footcare assessments
- Nail and skin care
- Preventative client education
- Infection Control and sterilization
Benefits
- time-off entitlements
- health benefits
- life insurance
- participation in the HOOPP pension plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
