Registered Practical Nurse – Foot Care

Allianceon; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 72,324,000 - 82,380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time & part-time opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Foot care & diabetes experience

Clinical & community work variety

Hands-on training & mentorship

Job summary

Compass Community Health in Hamilton, ON is seeking a registered nurse specialized in foot care to provide diabetes foot care services across clinics. The role includes screening, education and direct patient care for diverse communities.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, with on-site foot care training, EMR use, and outreach activities. Full-time and part-time permanent opportunities are available, with a focus on compassionate, community-based care.

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

Responsibilities

• Provide foot assessments and care for people living with diabetes at low risk of foot complications.
• Screen clients according to program criteria and triage to appropriate level of service.
• Provide education around diabetic foot care.
• Assist in outreach foot care at various geographic locations.
• Be a resource person to staff, students and community regarding diabetic foot care.
• Assist in implementing and providing diabetes foot care health promotion activities.
• Provide clinical instruction to learners, and RPN students and other health professionals.
• Screen for foot complications and refer to appropriate care providers.
• Be a member of the multi-disciplinary team delivering family care.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

EMR experience

Education

RN licence Ontario

Foot care training certification

Diabetes foot care program completion

Diploma in nursing

Tools

EMR (Electronic Medical Records)

PC proficiency

Job description

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

Compass Community Health offers primary health care services and health promotion programs to diverse communities and individuals.

• 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.

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

Location

Hamilton , ON

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.