RPN - Foot Care Nurse

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." 

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Pay Range

Commensurate With Experience.

Grounded in our commitment to Client and Family Centred Care the key foci on the RPN role is to provide and coordinate home health nursing services to diverse group of individuals, families and groups according to the College of Nurses of Ontario Practice Standards, the policies and procedures of VHA, the program where they provide services, and the Standards of Practice in Community Health Nursing.

We are seeking: Registered Practical Nurses with Advanced Foot Care Certification to work as Casual Nurses in the Central and Toronto Central regions.

This program focuses on providing foot care services to clients in community clinics, long-term care facilities, and home-based settings. Seniors and diabetics who may have challenges caring for their feet can receive regular visits from our certified foot care nurses to improve their overall health and mobility. This role involves taking care of clients' feet with a focus on prevention, treatment and ongoing care management to keep their feet happy and healthy. This is a visiting role, and a valid G driver's license and vehicle are required.

VHA's Foot Care Nurses are required to do the following tasks, but not limited to:

• Assess, Monitor, and Makes Care Planning/Care coordination

• Evaluates care plan interventions through on-going reassessment and evaluation results.

• Ensures the quality of care of patients by identifying and acting on factors which affects practice autonomy and delivery of quality care.

• Demonstrates professionalism, leadership, judgment, and accountability in interactions with client and families.

• Supports safe client care through the development of knowledge and skills in accordance with our principles of continuous quality improvement.

• Informs nursing supervisor of any client activities and relevant concerns or changes in the client or the client care plan and informs/submits appropriate documentation to the case coordinator.

• Maintains documentation standards according to the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Required Qualifications:

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).

• RPN diploma from a recognized university or college.

• Membership of your Professional Association preferred (RNAO/WeRPN).

• Have a valid Advanced Foot Care Certificate from a public-funded college or university.

• Foot Care Certification from Ruth Ruttan & Assoc. is accepted.

• Worked a minimum of 100 hours as a Foot Care Nurse.

• Valid First Aid or CPR Certification.

• Acute Care and Medical-Surgical nursing experience is an asset.

• Knowledge of community nursing is an asset.

• 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.

• A valid Ontario driver's license (G License) and a reliable vehicle for traveling is required.

What makes VHA's compensation unique?

• Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees

• Compensation for education and professional development

• VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career

• Mentorship and peer support

• Career development opportunities

• Employee and family assistance program

• Wellness resources

• Perks & discounts

• Staff & service provider events

Accommodation and VHA's commitment to DEI

At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we passionately strive to uphold our commitments to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and are strong believers that a diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA. We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience. VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups. If you require any accommodation, please let us know in advance as we are happy to comply.

How to Apply?

Our online application should take about 5 to 10 minutes to complete.

VHA is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada; an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate; and a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto.

Thank you to everyone who applies. We will review applications as they are received. We'll only be contacting those selected for further discussion.

In every role and at every level, we lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and we're passionate about providing spectacular care.

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