Foot Care Nurse (Elmira)

Arvan Rehab Group Inc.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Foot Care Nurse to join their team in a Retirement Home & Long Term Care environment. In this vital role, you will provide specialized foot care to residents, conduct assessments, and develop individualized treatment plans. You will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of care are met while adhering to infection control best practices. If you are a compassionate and skilled nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse in good standing with CNO required.
• Experience in Long Term Care is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized foot care to residents based on assessments.
• Document progress notes and maintain treatment lists.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Assessment Skills

Infection Control Knowledge

Education

Registered Practical Nurse Certification

Basic and/or Advanced Care Certification

Tools

Foot Care Tools

Health Record System

Job description

We are currently looking for a Foot Care Nurse for a Retirement Home & Long Term Care client in Elmira, Ontario. The Foot Care Nurse will work closely with residents to provide specialized nursing procedures specifically pertaining to foot care.

Job Duties

• Provide Foot Care to residents based on the needs of the client and the assessment completed by the Foot Care Nurse.
• Conduct assessments/re-assessments for residents per College standards, develop individualized treatment/management plans and document all progress notes in the facility’s health record system.
• Maintain documentation pertaining to the residents receiving foot care in the resident’s chart, by the foot care nurse/provider in a format recommended by the facility/Arvan Rehab Group.
• Maintain approved cleaning and sterilization techniques for all instrumentation and tools used.
• Follow all infection control best practices and guidelines as set out by regulatory and advisory bodies including but not limited to the College of Nurses of Ontario, Health Canada, and PIDAC.
• Work closely with the home to consistently maintain the resident treatment list to provide foot care.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to make suggestions with respect to applicable treatments/management methods, and ensure the interventions follow best practices.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse providing nursing foot care services in good standing with his/her respective regulatory body –CNO.
• Must have basic and/or advanced care certification.
• Must have Professional License Insurance.
• Must have own tools/cleaning supplies.
• Excellent interpersonal and listening skills while interacting with residents or their families.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in a Long Term Care home would be a definite asset.
• A current police check for the Vulnerable Sector is required.
• TB Immunization Record