Advanced Diabetic Foot Care Nurse in Clinic Position

Job Description

Provide client care by utilizing the skills of observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, counselling and health teaching.
Provide care according to the established care plan; care must be within the scope of practice of a Registered Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.
Provide care in accordance with the standards in the CAFCN National Competencies for Advanced Nursing Foot Care document (Education to meet this requirement can be provided)
Observe and document client conditions and changes following proper standards
Participate in ongoing internal and/or external continuing education activities.
Understand and implement infection prevention practices while specifically adhering to care standards as it relates to foot care and diabetic foot care.
Maintain and update your own scheduled according to availability
Must be comfortable with LTC and Memory Care clientele
Requirements:
Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Foot Care Certificate with hands on training completed
Professional Liability Insurance (RPNAO, RNAO or equivalent)
Must have own at least 6-10 sets (including podiatry drill – no Dremel )
Must have own reliable transportation (vehicle)
Must have access and ability to use a smartphone/computer/tablet
Must have vulnerable sector check and updated TB test