Lpn Foot Care

Do you want to work in the community where you can provide care to your client on a one to one basis? Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to gain excellent home care experience? Do you want to join a caring culture? Then you may want to consider Canada’s largest in-home care company. Bayshore has a long proud history of providing care to Canadians and we truly care about our employees.

Flexible, Casual, private, home and community care, one to one nursing care.

The Licensed/Registered Practical Foot Care Nurse, under the direction of the immediate Supervisor, establishes, monitors and delivers foot care to clients in a home setting as per the nursing care plan and in accordance with all required internal and external professional practice standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Provide client care by utilizing the skills of observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, counseling and health teaching; nurse in charge in the setting and, if required, to the immediate Supervisor at the branch office.
- Provide care according to the established care plan ensuring that, on an ongoing basis, the emotional, spiritual, physical comfort and safety of clients are met to the greatest possible extent; care must be within the scope of practice of a Licensed/Registered Practical Foot Care Nurse.
- Perform routine nursing duties in accordance with company policies and procedures and Standards of Nursing Practice as defined by the provincial licensing body.
- Perform specialized nursing procedures specifically to foot care 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 and Bayshore Home Health standards.
- Understand and implement infection prevention practices while specifically adhering to care standards as it relates to foot care, and diabetic foot care.
- Participate in ongoing internal and/or external continuing education activities.
- Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures.
- Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System.
- Participates in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties. Is responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health & Safety risks or concerns.
- Maintains confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel.
- Complete other tasks as requested.

**We value our Bayshore caregivers with**:

- A career that allows for work-life balance and flexible scheduling
- Competitive wages for the critical work you do
- 24/7 Clinical Support from your leadership team
- Opportunity to work one on one with your client without rushing to the next
- A safe and healthy work environment with all PPE training and equipment provided
- Company sponsored Benefits (health and dental) for you and your family
- Paid orientation and paid training
- The opportunity to learn and grow in your career
- One on One client training and educationAt Bayshore, your safety is our top priority. We will provide you with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and appropriate training, as well as daily infection prevention screening of clients and workers, prior to visits, to help prevent exposures to COVID-19.

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. At Bayshore all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two dose vaccine series or one dose of a single
- dose vaccine series); AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the official start date of hire. Medical exemptions or any other kinds of requested exemptions based upon Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

As Canada’s largest and best homecare company, join us as we continue our 50+ year tradition of supporting our Health Care Providers to make “being the difference” a Career

Bayshore Recruiters will not ask for personal banking information during an interview.

Bayshore is in accordance with provincial Accessibility regulations as well as Provincial Human Rights Code legislation

Job Qualification

**Education**:
Graduation from an accredited Licensed/Registered Practical Nursing Program; current registration with the provincial licensing body. Basic and Advanced Footcare Certification is required.

**Experience**:
Previous experience in the acute care sector; demonstrated clinical competencies related to the provision of foot care, previous experience with Geriatric and Diabetic populations considered an asset; positive interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written; critical thinking and analytical skills; decision making skills; ability to prioritize; clinical certificates consider