Foot Care Nurse

Foot Care Nurse

Registered Practical Nurse – Permanent Part‑Time 0.5 FTE (35 hrs every 2 weeks)

Department:
Primary Health Care

Location:

55 Eccles Street

Reporting to:
Manager, Primary Health Care

Salary: $27.76/hr - $32.73/hr plus a comprehensive compensation package that includes time‑off entitlements, health benefits, life insurance, and participation in the HOOPP pension plan.

Final date to receive applications: until a suitable candidate is found

Reporting to the Manager of Primary Health Care, the Foot Care Nurse works as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide foot care in conjunction with our Chiropodist and practitioners to enhance client quality of life through proactive lower limb assessment and evidence‑based nursing interventions.

• Footcare assessments
• Nail and skin care
• Preventative client education
• Infection Control and sterilization

Life and Work Experience

• Two‑to‑three years’ of foot care nursing experience
• Previous clinic experience an asset
• Previous experience using an EMR, preferably Practice Solutions Suite (PSS)
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control (IPAC) practices and reprocessing of instruments

Education Path

• Current license with the College of Nurses of Ontario (RPN)
• Proof of footcare certification
• Current CPR (preferred) training

Required Language

• Fluency in English required
• Working knowledge of French or other languages an asset

What You Bring to the Table

• Knowledge of primary health care and the social determinants of health
• Able to work effectively in an inter‑professional environment
• Knowledge and awareness related to cultural competence
• Experience working with disadvantaged communities
• Knowledge of footcare related to Primary Care, Community Health, Chronic Disease Management

Comprehensive compensation package including time‑off entitlements, health benefits, life insurance, and participation in the HOOPP pension plan.

Somerset West Community Health Centre is an equal opportunity employer who values the diversity of individuals in our programs and services. We welcome and encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and racialized communities, Two‑Spirit, nonbinary, LGBTQ+ people; people with disabilities; and members of other equity‑seeking groups. Applicants are encouraged to share accessibility needs in the application process, and every attempt will be made to accommodate them.

We sincerely appreciate your interest in working with us. Due to high volume of applicants, we can neither confirm receipt of nor respond to inquiries regarding your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.