Foot Care Practitioners

Location: Various (based on assigned portfolio within Grey Bruce Ontario)

Vacancies: Part-Time (1 positions)

Tired of living to work? Work to LIVE with this exciting opportunity to work as a Foot Care RPN within an assigned portfolio of long-term care homes

The Foot Care Practitioner will have the opportunity to travel within an assigned portfolio of homes, providing routine foot care nursing services to residents and clients within the portfolio.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Foot Care Practitioner will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice in keeping with the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario and Fixing Long Term Care Act.

*Please note this is not a contracted position.

Responsibilities

Ensure resident care is provide with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders, and administrative policies, as well as observe, report, symptoms, and conditions of residents, and initiate remedial health measures where appropriate. Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care.

Assess residents and contribute to resident care plans. Monitor residents’ health, notes changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors.

Perform specialized nursing foot care for procedures for which recognized training and current competency can be demonstrated. Observe and document client conditions and changes following proper standards and in accordance with professional standards.

Qualifications.

Advanced and Diabetic Foot Care Certification is required.

Registration or eligible for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario.

Access to reliable transportation and “G” class license.

Willingness to travel between work sites.

Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, as well as knowledge in Infection Control Practices.

Effective human relation skills and demonstrated commitment to working with seniors.

Effective communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively are essential.

Interested applicants should Apply through this post or send their resume to byoung@southbridgecare.com

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Are you willing to travel throughout GTA and surrounding area during your work week ?*

Do you have a reliable vehicle that can be utilized for your travel all scheduled work days ?*