Registered Practical Nurse - Foot Care Nurse

Veterans Health Administration•Toronto, ON

8d•CA$70,000 - CA$120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us: “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.” Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can’t be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs. Team members tell us “I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.” This program delivers specialized foot care services to clients in community clinics, long-term care homes, and home-based settings. Our focus is on supporting individuals who may have difficulty maintaining proper foot care, helping to enhance their overall health, comfort, and mobility. In this role, you will provide comprehensive foot care with an emphasis on prevention, treatment, and ongoing management. You will work closely with clients to maintain healthy feet and prevent complications through regular visits and individualized care. This is a visiting nurse position, a valid Ontario G2 or G driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle are required.

Requirements

Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
RPN diploma from a recognized college.
Have a valid Advanced Foot Care Certificate from a public-funded college or university.
Completion of Advanced Foot Care Certification from Ruth Ruttan & Associates or Foot Canada Training or Universal Health Hub are accepted.
Worked a minimum of 100 hours as a Foot Care Nurse.
Valid First Aid or CPR Certification.
Demonstrate effective communication (written and verbal) and documentation skills.
Demonstrate reliable attendance, punctuality, and availability for the role.
Commitment to modeling lifelong learning and professional growth and can apply critical thinking skills to provide client care.
Successful completion of the Physical Readiness Test (PRT) to ensure safe work practices are followed (transfers, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling).
A valid Ontario driver’s license (G2 or G License) and a reliable vehicle for traveling are required.

Nice To Haves

Membership of your Professional Association preferred (WeRPN).
Knowledge of the CAFCN – National Competencies for Advanced Nursing Foot Care in Canada guidelines is preferred.
Knowledge of community nursing is an asset.
Experience in foot care and gerontological nursing is an asset.
Experience with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Word is an asset.

Responsibilities

Assess, monitor, and make care planning and care coordination.
Evaluate care plan interventions through on-going reassessment and evaluation results.
Ensure the quality of patient care by identifying and acting on factors which affects practice autonomy and delivery of quality care.
Demonstrate professionalism, leadership, judgement, and accountability in interactions with clients and families.
Support safe client care through the development of knowledge and skills in accordance with our principles of continuous quality improvement.
Inform the nursing supervisor of any client activities, relevant concerns, or changes in the client’s condition or care plan, and submit appropriate documentation to the case coordinator.
Maintain documentation standards according to the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Participate in team meetings, as required during the stated availability.