Registered Practical Nurse - Foot Care Nurse
- Employer
- Weeneebayko Area Health Authority
- Location
- Moose Factory, Ontario
- Starts
- Closes
- Job Category
- Healthcare Services and Wellness
- Location
- Moosonee, ON
- Job Type
- Full-time
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