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SERDC is seeking a highly motivated Foot Care Nurse for our Health Services team who is experienced and energetic. The successful candidate will have a strong and proven ability to coordinate and provide support for foot care services to SERDC First Nation communities.

SERDC Health is accredited by the Canadian Accreditation Council to provide exceptional 2nd level services to eight or more First Nations communities in Manitoba. We are community-focused, community driven, and seeking enthusiastic individuals to make a difference in First Nations health.

Under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Services and with clinical supervision by the Tribal Home and Community Care Coordinator, the Foot Care Nurse is responsible to ensure foot care services are delivered to clients in conjunction with community services. Staff follow SERDC Policy and the Diabetes Integration Project Inc. Basic Foot Care standards, Policies and Procedures Manual, 2021, “A Holistic Approach to First Nations Foot Care”.

In addition to this full-time role, consideration may also be given to applicants looking only for part-time. If only interested in part-time, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Tribal Foot Care Nurse provides coordination, clinical support, direction, and advice to the community-based program staff. A case management approach is used to ensure clients and communities are at the center of care and service planning.
• Identify clients who are eligible for foot care services, coordinate and conduct nurse assessments of clients’ care needs as required.
• Plan and implement community-based foot care clinics, including client education, such as presentations, workshops, one-on-one appointments, etc.
• Develop care plans for foot care clients, using a case management approach.
• Work with other professional services, and refer when appropriate, based on professional assessment.
• Provides professional foot care as planned, including ensuring infection prevention practices while specifically adhering to care standards as it relates to foot care, and diabetic foot care.
• Prepare regular monthly reports as required.
• Conduct data collection, analysis, and submit required summary reports within the program and community requirements.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of foot care services to ensure clinical targets are being met.
• Ensure program and service delivery meets the goals and objectives of the program.
• Participate in professional development to remain current on new initiatives and research related to foot care.

Qualifications - Must Possess the following :

Essentials

Personal Attributes

What we offer

SERDC recognizes the importance of building an exemplary service delivery organization that is equal, inclusive, and reflective of the population it serves. Preference will be given to qualified SERDC or First Nation members who voluntarily self-declare in their application.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Position is open until filled.

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