Download Foot Care Nurse - Central East LHIN

Foot Care Nurse (Part-Time)
The Northumberland Family Health Team (NFHT) is a non-profit, primary health care organization
providing over 26,000 patients with timely access to a comprehensive range of services and programs
aimed at managing and preventing disease and improving health status. The inter-professional team
includes 21 family physicians and 15 professional staff, including nurses and nurse practitioners,
occupational and physical therapists, dietitians, social workers, pharmacist, chiropodist and respiratory
therapist, who work together to provide person-centred, effective, collaborative and integrated care.
For more information about our organization, please visit www.nfht.ca.
An exciting opportunity is now available for 1 Foot Care Nurse (part-time – 2 days/week) to join
our NFHT foot care program. Together with the Chiropodist, the program focuses on providing foot
care to those requiring assistance with maintenance of overall foot health, prevention of
complications such as diabetic ulcers, infections, osteomyelitis and amputations, and treatment of
pathological conditions.
Responsibilities
 Collaborate with the patient, chiropodist and the broader interprofessional team to provide
comprehensive care and communication regarding foot care
 Conduct all aspects of foot care services in accordance with the highest quality of care and
standards of practice established by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), the policies and
procedures of the NFHT and other relevant professional standards and guidelines
 Ensure all supplies and related equipment are properly maintained, cleaned and available
 Ensure infection control standards are followed in relation to the CNO, Ministry of Health and
Long Term Care (MOHLTC), the Provincial Infection Diseases Advisory Committee (PIDAC)
and the NFHT
 Maintain accurate and timely patient records and documentation according to CNO Practice
Standards
 Provide health teaching for best possible foot care management and self-management
 Conduct outreach services and group education
 Participate in foot care program evaluation and quality improvement activities
Qualifications, Skill and Experience
 Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as a Registered Practical Nurse
 Advanced Foot Care Certificate




Recent experience as a practicing foot care nurse (preference to those with diabetes foot care
experience)
Current Ontario Drivers’ License, access to a reliable vehicle and willingness to travel
Experience with clinical electronic medical record/scheduler an asset
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interprofessional
environment
Please visit www.nfht.ca for further information
Interested, qualified candidates are asked to submit a resume to Adrienne Bell-Smith, Clinical
Program Manager at [email protected]. The Northumberland Family Health Team thanks all
applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.