Foot Care Nurse: Permanent Part-Time

Community Health Centres of Northumberland

Is Artificial Intelligence used for screening or assessment of candidates Yes No

The Community Health Centres of Northumberland (CHCN) is a non-profit, registered charity that has been providing comprehensive, community-based health services since 2008. Established in 2007 and governed by a Community Board of Directors of twelve dedicated local residents, CHCN reflects the diverse strengths, experiences, and perspectives of Northumberland County.

CHCN’s interdisciplinary team of approximately 65 staff includes primary care providers, allied health professionals, dentists, dental hygienists and assistants, community health workers, and social workers. Together, they deliver care through an integrated model of health and wellbeing that recognizes the social, economic, and environmental factors influencing health.

The Community Health Centres of Northumberland Diabetes Education Program (CHCN DEP) provides free Foot Care Services to clients who are unable, due to financial constraints, to access these services elsewhere.

• Demonstrates advanced foot care skills, including comprehensive foot assessment, routine and advanced foot care procedures, infection prevention, and safe use and maintenance of foot care equipment.
• Demonstrates strong communication, client education, and interpersonal skills to support diabetes self-management and collaborate effectively with clients, families, primary care providers, and the interdisciplinary diabetes team.

KNOWLEDGE

• Applies current knowledge of diabetes, diabetic foot complications, wound prevention, infection control, and evidence-based foot care practices to provide safe, client-centred care.
• Maintains knowledge of CNO Standards of Practice, organizational policies, documentation requirements, and applicable Ontario Health reporting and infection control standards.

JUDGMENT

• Uses clinical judgment to assess clients' foot-care needs, identify potential risks or complications, determine appropriate interventions, and recognize when referral or follow-up with the primary care provider is required.
• Exercises sound judgment when determining client eligibility for subsidized foot care services and assists clients who do not qualify in accessing appropriate alternative community resources.

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Takes responsibility for providing safe, ethical, and high-quality foot care while maintaining accurate, timely documentation and protecting client confidentiality.
• Is accountable for maintaining professional competence, following CNO and organizational standards, completing required reporting, and ensuring supplies, equipment, infection control practices, and client care processes meet established standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts all aspects of foot care services in accordance with the highest quality care
• Standards of Practice established by the CNO
• Ensures all supplies and related equipment are properly maintained, cleaned and available
• Ensures appropriate infection control standards are followed in relation to the CNO, MOHLTC and CHCN
• Maintains accurate and timely client records and documentation in relation to CNO Practice Standards and CHCN policies
• Collaborates with Diabetes Education Team, and works together with client, team and primary care provider to ensure comprehensive care and communication regarding foot care
• Provides health teaching for best possible diabetes foot care management/self-management
• Reviews and evaluates clients’ CHCN Financial Means Assessments in order to determine appropriate clients and facilitates access to other foot care services for those not qualified
• Collects and reports foot care data for Ontario Health reporting, in accordance with the predetermined schedule
• Conduct occasional foot care outreach activities, as developed by the Diabetes Education Program
• Accountable for being knowledgeable of all policies and procedures related to their employment and work environment
• Promotes the Diabetes Foot Care Program as part of the overall Diabetes Education Program mandate
• Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) RN/RPN
• Minimum 2 years’ recent experience as a practicing foot care nurse (preference to those with diabetes foot care experience)
• Advanced Foot Care Certificate (proof will be required)
• Experience with clinical electronic medical record/scheduler an asset
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interprofessional environment
• Current driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle and a willingness to travel
• Completion of a Vulnerable Sector Police Check will be required for employment

Location

Port Hope , ON

As part of our ongoing commitment to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Community Health Centres of Northumberland will provide assistance to applicants who request accommodation throughout the recruitment process.

At the CHCN, we value diversity – in backgrounds and in experiences. Healthcare is a universal concern, and we invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions to help build the future of healthcare and our communities.

Note that CHCN is a scent-free work environment and we ask that you refrain from wearing fragrances and other scented personal care products (i.e. perfumes, deodorants, lotions, hairspray, etc.) while at the Centre.