Job Description

Position Title:

Foot Care Nurse

Division:

ByWard Family Health Team (BWFHT)

Job Status:

Part-Time (22.5hrs/week)

Job Reports to:

Executive Director - Family Health Team (FHT)

Salary:

$28.14 - $34.27/hr ($32, 924 - $40, 096)



ByWard Family Health (BWFHT) offers a comprehensive range of primary and specialized health care services. We are committed to delivering timely, quality, and collaborative assessment, treatment, and health promotion, in a supportive and caring environment that is open and transparent to social, ethnic, and income factors.



JOB SUMMARY



The Foot Care Nurse is responsible for providing quality foot care services to help patients eliminate foot pain, gain mobility and maintain healthy feet. The Foot Care Nurse acts as a resource to clients and colleagues, can work independently and within a team, and is compliant with legislation and standards of practice. The Foot Care Nurse is a key member of the clinic's Diabetes chronic disease management program.



ACCOUNTABILITY



Staff are expected to work in a professional manner, demonstrating above average qualities such as courtesy, tact, and judgment with respect to patients, fellow colleagues, and professionals. All staff are expected to work in parallel with the organization's confidentiality agreement. As a member of our team, you are responsible for bringing issues that affect the smooth operation of the organization, to the attention of your immediate supervisor. It is your responsibility to be up to date with all organizational communication.



ESSENTIEL RESPONSIBILITIES



Conduct foot assessments/re-assessments, develop treatment & management plans, and maintain accurate client progress notes in the clinic's CHR;



Maintain approved cleaning and sterilization techniques for all instrumentation and tools used;



Follow all infection control best practices and guidelines as set out by regulatory and advisory bodies including but not limited to the College of Nurses of Ontario and PIDAC-IPC;



Educate and advise patients about the prevention and care of morbid conditions relating to chronic diseases like diabetes, HIV, etc.



Ensure continuity of patient care through exchange of information and communication with the patient, family members, and other service providers who may be involved with the patient



Work as part of an interdisciplinary team, making referrals and providing support to patients of ByWard FHT



Build relationships with various community partners



Act as a resource for the team in assessing other social agencies and supports



Receive referrals from medical and other healthcare practitioners and consult with these referring practitioners to provide timely and optimal care for their patients



Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research



Complete and maintain all necessary documentation as per act and professional standards



Participate in continuous professional educational opportunities



ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS



Current Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse certificate and registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario



Current professional liability insurance



Knowledge of wound care, lower limb circulatory diseases, and diabetes management



Minimum of two years clinical practice experience as a Foot Care Nurse, including providing foot care services to people living with diabetes



Advanced and Diabetic Foot Care certificate is preferred



Current Level C CPR course or equivalent



Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to inter-professional care



Strong clinical and effective time management skills. Experience in a high-volume setting would be an asset.



Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team



Excellent health assessment skills, clinical judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills



Ability to work with an electronic health record system

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER:

A dynamic work environment for those who thrive in a fast-paced setting



Competitive wage based on level of experience



Collaborative working environment



Opportunity to learn and grow in your career

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Please note that related education/experience, bilingualism, and the ability to work in a fully paperless environment (EMR) are essential qualifications for this position.



REPORTING STRUCTURE



(To whom the incumbent reports to for different aspects of their job); The incumbent reports to the Executive Director.



RELATIONSHIPS



CONTACTS

Internally:

Successful and effective relations with the Administration Team, Support Staff, Allied Health Professionals, Physicians, and other departmental employees.

Externally:

Successful and effective relations with patients, community partners, Chiropody community of practice and other clients that present themselves via telephone, in writing or in person.



Closing Date



: Until position has been filled



Please apply online. We thank all applicants for applying; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.



ByWard Family Health Team is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at



hrdept@bywardfht.ca



and specify the nature of your accommodation request.