Registered Practical Nurse - Foot Care/Wound Care - Part-Time

“How do you bring kindness to others every day?”

Join us in our journey of kindness – our Kind era – where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well-being directly impacts the lives of those in our care

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) reports to the Director of Care and is expected to coordinate and oversee all aspects of resident focused delivery of care. A Registered Practical Nurse should also promote the values, goals, and philosophy of the Home.

Wage Rate

The starting wage rate is $32.468/hour

Vacancy

This is an existing vacancy.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive skin assessments ( i.e pressure injuries, surgical wounds, diabetic ulcers, other skin conditions)
• Develop and implement individualized skin and wound care plans with the interdisciplinary team
• Monitors skin and wound healing progress and revises care plans as needed
• Provide clinical guidance and support to nursing staff on best practices
• Deliver education and hands-on training on skin and wound prevention, documentation/assessment, wound dressing techniques, and infection control
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation
• Participate in quality improvement and infection prevention initiatives
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, policies, and regulations through conducting quality audits
• Ability to coach, mentor, and support team members

Qualifications

• & Requirements:
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Foot care certificate completed or enrolled (desirable)
• Knowledge of skin and wound prevention and management
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills