Foot Care Nurse (Paul Woo Long Term Care Centre)

Mon Sheong; Whitchurch-Stouffville; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Foot Care Nurse to provide essential nursing skills in foot care. In this role, you will assess residents' foot conditions, perform basic care, and educate families and staff on foot health. You will work in a supportive environment that values professional development and quality improvement. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on residents' quality of life while working collaboratively with a compassionate team. If you are passionate about geriatric care and eager to contribute to a meaningful cause, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• Minimum of one year experience in geriatric or long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify skin and foot care conditions for residents.
• Schedule and perform basic nail and skin care for residents.
• Coordinate health education on foot care to residents and staff.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Conflict Management Skills

Organization Skills

Clinical Skills

Education

Certificate of Competence from College of Nurses of Ontario

CPR and First Aid Certificates

Foot Care Course from a Recognized Educational Institute

Job description

Under the direction of the Director of Resident Care or designate at Mon Sheong Paul Woo Long Term Care Centre, the Foot Care Nurse will provide basic nursing skills in foot care and have membership in the Skin and Wound Care Committee.

Main Duties:

• Review individual resident’s medical and foot care history
• Assess and identify skin and foot care conditions, including corns, calluses, warts, ulcers, hallux valgus, nail changes, infection, and make referral of invasive work to Chiropodist or Podiatrist as needed, for:
  • All new admissions
  • Change of foot conditions
• Schedule and perform basic nail care and skin care, callus care and management of corns for residents.
• Create documentation in accordance with standards and regulations of Long Term Care Homes Act and Home’s policies
• Provide input for purchasing of skin and foot care supplies and devices.
• Coordinate and conduct health education on foot care to resident/family/staff.
• Participate in quality improvement programs related to skin and foot care.
• Develop, review and evaluate Foot Care Program annually and as required.

Qualifications:

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Possession of valid CPR (Health Care Provider Level C) and First Aid certificates.
• Minimum of one year experience in geriatric, rehabilitation or long-term care preferred
• Completion of a foot care course from a recognized educational institute is desirable
• Willing to work shift duties at a rotation basis.
• Ability to discern relevant information to make effective judgment and decisions to manage skin and foot care.
• Adhere to professional competences, i.e. caring and respectful behavior, therapeutic relationship, clinical skills and knowledge, strong assessment skills, communication skills, conflict management skills and organization skills.
• Proficiency in oral and written English; ability to speak Cantonese/Mandarin would be preferred.

Note: We thank all candidates for their interests. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Disclaimer:Mon Sheong Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with theOntario Human Rights Codeand theAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

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