#Summary
| Job Title | Registered Practical Nurse – Foot Care |
| Employment Type (Full-Time etc.) | Full-Time & Part-Time Permanent Opportunities Available |
| Total Hours of work per week | 37.5 |
| Compensation Amount / Range | $26.90 – $30.69 per hour |
| Existing Vacancy | ☒Yes ☐ No |
| Is Artificial Intelligence used for screening or assessment of candidates | ☐Yes ☒ No |
#About the organization
Compass Community Health offers primary health care services and health promotion programs to diverse communities and individuals.
#About the position
SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Provide basic foot assessments and care for people living with diabetes who are at low risk of foot complications relating to their disease.
- Screen clients according to program criteria and ensure that clients referred to the program are triaged to the appropriate level of service.
- Provide education around the care of the diabetic foot for people living with diabetes.
- Assist in the provision of outreach foot care at various geographic locations.
- To be a resource person to the staff, students and community regarding diabetic foot care.
- To assist in the implement and provision of diabetes foot care health promotion activities in the Community, including increasing the awareness of this service.
- To provide clinical instruction to learners, and RPN students and other health professionals.
- Screening for foot complications related to diabetes and referral to appropriate care providers as necessary.
- To be a member of the multi-disciplinary team of health professionals providing family care to clients and to the community.
- Other activities as may be assigned.
#Qualifications
Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Completed Basic and/or Advanced Programs in foot care.
Completion of Diabetic Program in Foot Care preferred.
College diploma and three years of foot care experience in a health care setting.
Possess excellent assessment, organizational and problem-solving skills.
Availability of transportation to outlying clinics
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Enthusiasm to serve a diverse community
Ability to work independently
Experience with Electronic Medial Report (EMR) preferred.
- Proficiency in the use of personal computers and software
We invite you to review the RPN- Foot Care job description on our website under Careers at http://www.compassch.org/get-involved/employment-opportunities-careers for additional job related information.
What We Offer
- Full-time and part-time permanent opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Opportunities to build experience in foot care, diabetes and chronic disease management
- Variety of clinical and community-based work
- Hands-on training and mentorship
What We’re Looking For
- Self-motivated and client-focused professional
- Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Experience working with individuals living with diabetes and/or chronic conditions
- Completion of basic and/or advanced foot care training
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Hands-on foot care training and support are available on site.
We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Compass Community Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources at 905-523-6611 ext 3033 if you require accommodations.