Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers.  We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do. We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Work as a Registered Practical Nurse providing foot care for patients.  Service will be provided to hospital in-patients and out-patients of the Foot Care and Orthotic Centre. As well, provide foot care to residents in Long-term Care (LTC) and Retirement Homes under contract. Pick up and drop off equipment and supplies from our off site clinic to the LTC homes and back. Provide nursing foot care in LTC and/or retirement resident rooms or in a common treatment room following all infection control protocols.

• Current Registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Successful completion of an Advanced Foot Care Certification required
• Experience providing Advanced Foot Care to LTC residents for a minimum of 2 years - required
• Gentle Persuasive Approach certification – preferred
• Experience and courses related to the treatment of diabetic foot care & nail pathology - required
• Self-directed, organized and able to work effectively as a member of a team
• Caring and compassionate attitude towards patients and families
• Superior verbal communication and customer service skills
• Evidence of commitment to continuous learning
• Must have valid Ontario Driver's License and access to own transportation as position requires regular travel to visit patients at various locations throughout the Region of Halton
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job including:  frequent standing and walking, forward bending, pushing/pulling and reaching. Some overhead reaching, squatting, climbing and lifting of up to 25 lbs.
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required

Hours: Monday to Friday - Days; 7.5 hour shifts; 08:00-16:00  (hours subject to change based on operational requirements)

Salary: $33.26 to $35.97 per hour

Date Posted: July 30, 2024

Internal Applicants due by: August 6, 2024 

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities.  In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare.  Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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