foot care nurse
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September 23, 2024
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Employer details
RNS Health Care Services Inc.
Job details
*FOOT CARE NURSE*
*(Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse)*
*REPORTS TO:* Nursing Supervisor
*POSITION SUMMARY*
Reporting to the Nursing Supervisor, the Foot Care Nurse is responsible for the assessment and
provision of professional hand, foot and nail care services to clients in the community setting.
*POSITION RESPONSIBILITY:*
? Assess clients? status and develop/ revise care plans and treatment regimens accordingly.
? Assess clients? safety status, including physical environment, make recommendations and
implement interventions
? Performs nursing functions within the nursing process, Regulated Health Practitioners Act
(RHPA) and Standards of Practice as defined by the College of Nurses.
? Communicates appropriate client information within the client?s interdisciplinary team to
promote quality, client focused care.
? Acts as a client resource, provide instructions and guidance as needed.
? Demonstrate culturally sensitive approaches and strategies with diverse populations
? Maintains documentation as per college standards.
? Maintains client confidentiality with all written or oral communication.
? Reports any serious client or risk concerns immediately to the Nursing Supervisor.
? Maintains ongoing professional growth and development through attending nursing related
courses/seminars and in-service education sessions at RNS Health Care Services Inc. (RNS)
? Reports verbally to the Nursing Coordinator and or Nursing Supervisor within Twenty-four (24)
hours of a new admission.
? Adhere to public health and nursing ethical standards and all policy and procedures as set forth
in the Policy and Procedure Manual of RNS.
*THE ROLE OF THE RN AND RPN IN FOOT CARE IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING ASSUMPTIONS:*
? Foot/finger and nail care is one component of the total nursing care provided by registrants to clients.
? The complexity of the client's needs determines who provides the care.
? Every registrant is aware of his / her limitations and exercises judgement in determining when to provide care and when to refer to another caregiver.
? General expectations for registrants identified in the Standards related to the following also apply to foot/finger and nail care: observation and assessment, administration of medication, care of decubiti, aseptic technique.
? The client?s overall health status is considered when assessing foot care needs and developing a plan of care.
? Foot/finger and nail care includes health promotion and, teaching and promoting safety and comfort.
? An RN or RPN who proposes to foot care is responsible for obtaining an informed consent from the client prior to providing the foot care.
*QUALIFICATIONS:*
? Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse with current Ontario Certificate of Registration. ? Completed Advanced Foot Care Training Program.
? Recent medical/surgical experience is considered to be an asset.
? Experience in community nursing, chronic disease state management, palliative care, intravenous (IV) therapy and specialties e.g. home dialysis, considered an asset.
? Chest X-ray or Negative Mantoux/TB Test completed within the past two (2) years.
? Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check) ? completed within the last three (3) years.
? Own transportation and valid driver?s license.
? Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.
? Good physical and mental health.
? Able to service all of York Region.
Job Types: Casual, Freelance
Benefits:
* Dental care
* Extended health care
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
* Are you a member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)?
* Have you completed an advanced Foot Care Training Program?
* Please confirm that you hold a valid driver's license and have access to your own vehicle as it is a job requirement.
Work Location: On the road
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LocationNewmarket, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$32.00 to $38.00HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Casual employment
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9457175552
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