Dufferin Area Family Health Team Full-Time Advanced Foot Care Nurse

Job Description

The Foot Care Nurse is a vital part of Dufferin Area Family Health Team (DAFHT) and collaborate with our physicians and other interdisciplinary providers to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assessment:
• Conduct foot health assessments and collaboratively identify priorities for treatment

2. Implementation and Evaluation:
• Perform routine nail care and foot care duties, such as cutting, trimming, filing and removing ingrown nails, calluses, corns and fungus‬ and conducting diabetic foot care assessments ‬
• Develop appropriate treatment plans and provide appropriate foot care education while adapting teachings to the client’s identified needs
• Document in clients chart according to Standards of Practice as determined by the DAFHT
• Refer clients to other interdisciplinary resources and arrange follow-up as necessary
• Evaluate the client’s comprehension and compliance to the foot care plan by reviewing clinical and learning outcomes

3. Team Development:
• Promote awareness of the DAFHT’s services and programs
• Participate in staff and team meetings as appropriate
• Participate in the development, planning and evaluation of treatment, education, counselling and health promotion activities of the FHT as required

4. Professional Development:
• Maintain and develop professional competence through ongoing learning and development
• Stay current and aware of opportunities to implement evidenced-based methods of client assessment, treatment and programming

5. Communication:
• Communicate effectively with team members, clients, families, peers, other health care professionals and community partners to provide cohesive and seamless services to the community
• Collect and report on data and relevant information as required

6. Health and Safety:
• Ensure that all foot care equipment is cleaned and sterilized according to Standards of Practice for Chiropodists and Podiatrists - Infection Prevention and Control as set out by the College of Chiropodists of Ontario
• Employ appropriate Personal Protection Equipment and Barriers
• Perform requisite quality control activities on all chiropody equipment as indicated

7. Related Duties:
• Always maintain confidentiality of team and client information
• Ensure efficient and effective operation of foot care services by ordering supplies and updating inventory as required

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
• Registered RN or RPN in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)‬
• ‪Certification from an accredited Advanced Foot Care course ‬‬‬
• ‪Three years foot care experience working in a community-based setting with experience working in a Family Health Team a definite asset‬‬‬
• ‪‪Current Basic CPR certification‬‬‬‬‬‬
• Current Ontario Drivers’ License

SKILLS/ABILITIES:
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Ability to work effectively with all members of the health care team
• Knowledge and proficiency in current, evidence-based methods and practices of primary care delivery
• Ability to develop strategies that successfully meet the needs of a diverse patient, family and provider population
• Proficiency in the use of computer hardware and software
• Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environment

WHY JOIN THE DAFHT:
• Paid vacation time, well-being days, and personal /sick time
• Additional paid time as needed (e.g., bereavement and jury duty)
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Employer paid extended health care benefits including health, dental, vision & critical illness insurance, EAP and EFAP program
• Support for continuing education fees
• Organizational commitment to work-life balance, including flexible work hours, no weekends
• Excellent team/organizational environment

The Dufferin Area Family Health Team (the DAFHT) is a leader in the provision of comprehensive, team-based, patient-centered, primary care. Supporting 10,000 patients in the Bolton area, the DAFHT brings together physicians and other allied health-care professionals to co-ordinate the highest possible quality of care for patients – when they need it, as close to home as possible. FHTs are a key component of Ontario’s health-care plan to reduce wait times, improve access to doctors and nurses, and keep Ontarians healthy.

For more information about the DAFHT, our programs and services, visit our website at www.dafht.ca.