Diabetes Footcare Nurse

EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITY

 2 Full-Time (Existing Positions)

Diabetes Footcare Nurse

We provide primary health care through a range of options including prevention, assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Our interprofessional teams include health professionals, educators and support workers representing both traditional Indigenous and contemporary models of care and using wholistic health and community development concepts.

The Diabetes Footcare Nurse is part of a client-centered multi-professional team structure and reports to the designated Interprofessional Team Manager. The position assists with the development and implementation of a culturally appropriate inter-professional diabetes strategy that promotes self-care and is responsive to diverse needs.  This position is part of the Ontario Nurses Association Bargaining Unit.

NOTE: Traditional practices involve cultural ceremonies and burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage, and cedar within the work setting.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• Assess, treat and provide footcare; perform retinal screening and health education to clients with diabetes to
• promote living well with diabetes and to reduce the risk of common complications of the disease.
• Collaborate with professional team members to ensure comprehensive wholistic care for clients, making referrals and seeking and/or providing consulting support as appropriate.
• Plan and coordinate client care to ensure effective case management practice.
• Advocate and assist clients in obtaining orthotics or insoles.
• Maintain current and accurate medical records, reports and other documentation to ensure comprehensive, consistent care and services, and to meet all accountability requirements.
• Active participation in organizational teams and committees.
• Other duties as required. In extenuating situations or in the event of an emergency, may be redeployed to ensure provision of essential services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·    Certificate of successful completion of an Advanced Nursing Foot Care course that is in alignment with the Canadian Association of Foot Care Nurses National Competencies for Advanced Nursing Foot Care in Canada or willingness to obtain through employment

·    Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario

·    Demonstrated cultural competencies to fully understand how to direct and facilitate the development and implementation of a culturally sensitive diabetes strategic care plan

·    Experience and demonstrated ability to work within a wholistic care model; able to work independently and be an effective team member

·    Experience working in an Indigenous organization and ability to understand and speak Anishinaabemowin a definite asset

·    Willingness and ability to travel

·    Valid drivers’ license and own vehicle required; copy of current drivers’ abstract required

·    Current criminal/vulnerable person’s records check

·    Commitment to ongoing training and professional development relevant to job requirements

·    Proof of immunization in compliance with policy requirements is mandatory

·    Positive attitude and capacity to act as a healthy lifestyle role model

Salary: $30.85-$38.91 per hour with excellent benefits, including HOOPP pension plan. Salary is in accordance with the Ontario Nurses’ Association Contract (ONA).

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

Please apply via our careers page at: https://www.wnhac.org

Diabetes Footcare Nurse Position

Email: [email protected]

For more information visit our website: WNHAC.org

Fax: (807) 467-8341

Phone: (888) MYWNHAC

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As an Indigenous employer we encourage First Nations, Inuit, and Metis applicants to apply.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and will provide accessibility accommodations as part of the application process upon request.