Registered Practical Nurse - Foot Care Nurse

Position:        Foot Care Nurse (RPN) – Diabetes Program
Site:                Weeneebayko General Hospital - Moose Factory, ON

Position Profile Requirements:

  • Experienced registered practical nurse
  • Extensive knowledge in foot care nursing role and enhances scope
  • Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong knowledge of practice and regulations
  • Travel to all WAHA sites

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide professional foot care nursing to clients and including reinforcement of foot care teachings.
  • Plan, carry out and evaluate nursing care
  • Maintain and enhance knowledge of practice and regulations
  • Exercise judgement in meeting patient needs

Qualifications/Experience:

  • Diploma from approved Practical Nurse program with medication certificate
  • Certification in Basic and Advanced Foot Care required
  • Current registration and in good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Mandatory certification in CPR Reliable and cooperative, effective interpersonal relationships
  • Ability to communicate in the local native Cree language is an asset

Benefits

  • Defined contribution pension plan with HOOPP, health and welfare benefits
  • Subsidized housing and relocation provided
  • Opportunities for education, training and professional development
  • Northern allowance, retention bonus and travel beenfit