Registered Practical Nurse (Foot Care RPN) Part-Time Medex

Job Description

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Foot Care Focus (Part-Time flexible schedule)

Mission

Reporting to the Director of Care (DOC) the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Foot Care Focus is responsible for providing planned patient-oriented goal-directed nursing care in accordance with provincial standards of practice.

This role maintains all the responsibilities of an RPN while applying specialized training in advanced / diabetic foot care to support resident mobility comfort and overall health.

Key Responsibilities Foot Care Focus

• Conduct comprehensive foot assessments to identify risks such as impaired circulation skin integrity concerns or nail / foot conditions.
• Provide professional foot care including safe trimming filing and treatment of corns calluses and ingrown toenails.
• Develop and implement individualized resident foot care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Educate residents families and staff on foot health footwear and preventative practices.
• Refer residents to chiropody podiatry or primary care when advanced intervention is required.
• Document all assessments and treatments in accordance with regulatory and organizational policies.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What Extendicare Offers

At Extendicare we believe teamwork creates an environment that allows everyone to reach their potential. We value each employee encourage equal opportunities for growth and recognize achievements.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. With a network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres and home health care services our team of 23700 dedicated professionals is committed to delivering quality care across the health care continuum to meet the needs of Canadas growing seniors population.

Time Type : Part time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare youre joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1