RPN Foot Care

The Licensed/Registered Practical Foot Care Nurse, under the direction of the immediate Supervisor, establishes, monitors and delivers foot care to clients in a home setting as per the nursing care plan and in accordance with all required internal and external professional practice standards. As required, s/he provides support to Unlicensed/Unregistered employees involved in direct client care. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide client care by utilizing the skills of observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, counseling and health teaching; nurse in charge in the setting and, if required, to the immediate Supervisor at the branch office.
Provide care according to the established care plan ensuring that, on an ongoing basis, the emotional, spiritual, physical comfort and safety of clients are met to the greatest possible extent; care must be within the scope of practice of a Licensed/Registered Practical Foot Care Nurse.
Perform routine nursing duties in accordance with company policies and procedures and Standards of Nursing Practice as defined by the provincial licensing body.
Perform specialized nursing procedures specifically to foot care for which recognized training and current competency can be demonstrated.
Observe and document client conditions and changes following proper standards and in accordance with professional and Bayshore Home Health standards.
Understand and implement infection prevention practices while specifically adhering to care standards as it relates to foot care, and diabetic foot care.
Participate in ongoing internal and/or external continuing education activities.
Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures.
Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System.
Participates in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties. Is responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health & Safety risks or concerns.
Maintains confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel.
Complete other tasks as requested.

Flexible, casual home and community nursing job. Registered Foot Care Nurse RPN

Available locations: Barrie, Innisfil, Orillia, Midland, Penetanguishene.
Bayshore is growing and we are seeking a dedicated Registered Foot Care Nurse RPN. Join our amazing team as we continue our 50+ year tradition of providing high-quality care to our community. We offer you the chance to make a difference and do meaningful work within the settings and schedules that match your needs and interests.
At Bayshore, you create special moments for clients every day. If your calling is to "be the difference" by providing outstanding care, then a Health Care Career with Bayshore is the Perfect Fit for YOU!
Why Bayshore?
Bayshore strives to take good care of you - while you take care of others:

Feel rewarded for doing what you love - Do you want to make a difference and get back to the fundamentals of caring? We will empower you to do work you are passionate about with autonomy and support from experienced colleagues and supervisors. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive company-sponsored benefits for you and your family
Chart your path - Take charge of your day and manage what's important to you. We offer work flexibility designed to empower you. As a Nurse with Bayshore, choose the number of hours you want to work and a schedule that compliments your lifestyle
Shape the wellbeing of your clients & communities - Take control and use your experience to create special moments for your clients and help us build better communities
Realize your full potential - We are committed to helping you realize the future you desire and we achieve this through a wide variety of work options, continuous learning, and access to healthcare experts
Work in a safe and healthy work environment - We take health & safety seriously. We provide personal protective equipment (PPE), relevant training in line with evolving health guidelines, and daily infection prevention screening of clients and workers to help prevent exposures to COVID-19

The Work You Will Do
As a Registered Foot Care Nurse RPN, you will work to meet the diverse needs of the clients you serve in your community by providing a wide range of nursing services:

Build relationships while working one-on-one with your clients to provide care in a facility or in their own home; deliver the highest quality of home health care with compassion, excellence, and reliability
Provide client care by using the skills of observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, and counseling
Provide care according to the established care plan or medical directive of each individual ensuring that, on an ongoing basis, the emotional, physical comfort, and safety of clients are met to the greatest possible extent
Perform routine and specialized nursing duties (as qualified) in accordance with company policies and procedures and Standards of Nursing Practice
Participate in ongoing internal and/or external continuing education activities
Provide care including standard care services as well as specialized, client specific procedures when required.

Job Qualification

Education:

Graduation from an accredited Licensed/Registered Practical Nursing Program; current registration with the provincial licensing body. Basic and Advanced Footcare Certification is required. Experience:

Previous experience in the acute care sector; demonstrated clinical competencies related to the provision of foot care, previous experience with Geriatric and Diabetic populations considered an asset; positive interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written; critical thinking and analytical skills; decision making skills; ability to prioritize; clinical certificates considered an asset. Other Skills and Abilities:

Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to handle difficult situations in an objective consistent format; ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform and prioritize multiple functions and tasks; able to stand, bend, squat, kneel and reach freely; able to freely lift 23 kilograms; able to assist clients with standing, walking, sitting and rolling in bed; able to read and interpret technical instructions related to client care; able to visually and auditorially observe and assess clients; ability to travel; evidence of current CPR certification.
Who You Are

Desire to help improve the lives of those in your community
Dedicated to providing high-quality care services to clients and knowledge of practices and methods of community care
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and hold a current Nursing license in good standing within your province
Have a reliable mode of transportation
A clear Police Criminal Record and able to get a Vulnerable Sector Screening Check if required
Must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada**

**Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. At Bayshore all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two dose vaccine series or one dose of a single- dose vaccine series); AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the official start date of hire. Medical exemptions or any other kinds of requested exemptions based upon Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Bayshore is in accordance with provincial Accessibility regulations as well as Provincial Human Rights Code legislation.