Foot Care

POSITION SUMMARY:St. Joseph’s Home Care is dedicated to providing quality and compassionate care to individuals in their homes and/or alternative settings on a visiting or shift care basis. Registered Practical Nurses enhance the life of their clients by providing a range of care to clients with predictable outcomes, within the framework of SJHC’s policies and procedures and the standards of practice prescribed by the College of Nurses of Ontario. Through their work, Registered Practical Nurses contribute to the healing and independence of their clients and promote the continual improvement of the overall health of the community.Clinicalproviding quality nursing care, within the scope of practice and in accordance with the professional regulating bodymaintaining knowledge and compliance to the Professional Standardsfollowing nursing processes and practices in an effective and efficient mannerensuring the maintenance of high-quality nursing skills, applying current knowledge to nursing carecomplying with all SJHC nursing practices, processes and work instructionsreviewing and following the plan of nursing care, including discharge plansengaging in consultation / liaison with clients, their families/caregivers, physical, multi-discipline team member, and other external stakeholders as required (e. g. HCCSS, ICC Care Coordinators)evaluating and monitoring care plans on an on-going basisassisting other clinical programs if requested or requiredparticipating in regular and on-going professional development / learning opportunities, with the goal of obtaining more advanced or specialized nursing skills, as may be necessary for organizational advancementcompletes self-appraisals in keeping with the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice and SJHC internal practicesacts as an advocate for patients, families and their caregivers through reviewing and interpreting information, supporting decision making and facilitating communicationscompleting comprehensive nursing assessmentsconducting virtual care visits as necessary to program and/or scope of practicePerforms Foot Care services in home and clinic settingsOperationalcompleting program, clinical or organizational documentation in a timely and accurate mannerparticipating in organizational learning opportunities as appropriate (e. g, Surge Learning)engaging on organizational working groups as appropriate (e. g, JH&SC, Quality Committee)effectively utilizing organizational tools, software, devices in the application of daily work, willingness and ability to learn new technical skills as operational or patient needs changewillingness and ability to provide care in a variety of geographical locations (e. g. Central Hamilton), patient care environments (e. g. apartment building), or institutional care settings (e. g. Long Term Care)willingness and ability to act as coach/mentor/Preceptor to new nurses through knowledge sharing and peer to peer supportCORE COMPENTENCIESSupport compassionate care, faith and diversityDeliver quality care, pursue and share knowledge, respect diversity, remain faithfulCommit to working everyday with dignity, respect, service, justice, responsibility and enquiryAbility to work collaboratively with others; sharing expertise and drawing on the expertise of others Actively promotes a healthy, supportive and inclusive work environmentProactively contributes to initiatives, supporting and encouraging positive changeAbility to engage in effective problem solving, possess logic and analytical thinkingSkilled at thinking about creative solutions to complex problemsSolid team-based approach to every day work activitiesSuperior communication skills both verbal and written, with an excellent customer service mind setPositive and professional, with a “can do” attitudeWillingness to regularly go the extra mile and actively support co-workers/direct reportsAbility to demonstrate leadership and mentoring skills, to motivate and help others growStrong knowledge of quality outcomes and streaming processes in order to find efficienciesStrong abilities in program planning, implementation, evaluationSuperior organizational and planning skillsProven ability to be detailed orientedMaintaining on-going compliance to corporate policies and procedures, health and safety regulations, and relevant external standardsParticipating fully in both internal and external training requirements Participating fully in corporate quality initiativesMaintaining the privacy and confidentiality of all personal health records (including both client and personal), and following all the privacy and confidentiality requirements of any and all electronic medical record systems used (including but not limited to Procura and HPG)QUALIFICATIONSOne of either of the following - requiredPractical Nursing Diploma from an accredited college program + IV medication administration as part of the basic educational curriculum Practical Nursing Diploma from an accredited college program + IV medication administration certificate Practical Nursing Certificate from an accredited college program + a medication administration certificate + an IV medication administration certificate Current and unrestricted RPN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario – requiredBasic and Advanced Foot Care Certification - required Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) - requiredPrevious experience with specific nursing care (palliative, diabetic, COPD, patrilineal dialysis, etc.,) – preferredValid Ontario Driver’s License and proof of $1 million liability automobile insurance - required