Footcare Nurse (LPN)

• Intervention
• Utilizes health coaching/case management approaches when assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating foot care needs of the patient.
• Utilizes motivational interviewing techniques and behavioral change management to provide support, advice and additional resources to empower patients to achieve goals in health behaviour changes, and ultimately self-management of foot care.
• Provides comprehensive assessments and health screening.
• Teaches, councils, and advocates to enhance health and well-being with an emphasis on prevention of foot care problems and/or diabetes disease progression.
• Participates in quality improvement development at the clinic level.
• Monitors the assessment data, the ongoing health status of the individual/family, recognizes changes in health care needs, and adjusts the care plan accordingly.
• Completes a full lower leg assessment (skin and nails or feet, bony prominences, sensation testing using a 10-g monofilament, checking blood flow and pedal pulses, wound and/or infection assessment).
• Treats low to moderate risk foot issues with non-invasive procedures: ingrown toenails, callouses, corns, and other foot complications related to diabetes.
• Creates individualized treatment plans focusing on patient goals and health education
• Empowers patients to self-manage their foot care.

• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Mentors’ colleagues and nursing students in areas of expertise and seeks mentorship to achieve full potential in professional development.

• Documentation
• Documents all phases of patient care in the appropriate Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to maintain accurate and timely records, as well as recording the details of clinical interactions in MPCN evaluation systems.

• Community Engagement
• Participates in community activities within the Mosaic PCN catchment area, including health fairs, conferences, and other community events that promote Mosaic programs and services.

• Safety
• Promotes a healthy and safe clinic environment.
• Identifies risk and safety issues and reports appropriately.
• Meets infection prevention and control requirements by adhering to applicable guidelines and practices.
• Uses equipment and supplies according to established standards and procedures.
• Disposes of and handles hazardous materials according to WHMIS and Mosaic PCN guidelines and procedures.

• Professional Development
• Identifies and works to achieve own professional development needs which support goals set in performance reviews.

Other responsibilities as required.

Competencies

• Practice Communication Excellence (Communication)
• Plan and deliver oral and written communications respectfully and tactfully to make an impact and persuade an intended audience.

• Build Community-Feeling (Teamwork)
• Able to share due credit with coworkers, display enthusiasm, and team spirit and promote a friendly group working environment.

• Advocate for Patient/Client (Patient/Client-Centricity)
• Able to demonstrate a high level of patient/client service delivery in a respectful and caring manner.

• Understand Values of Change (Adaptability)
• Openness to different and new ways of doing things; willingness to modify one’s preferred way of doing things with a positive attitude.

• Embrace Culture and Diversity (Cultural Competency)
• Developing positive attitudes towards diverse populations; gaining knowledge of different life practices and world views.

• Act with Professionalism (Personal Effectiveness)
• Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeless or work and achieves results with little oversight.

Qualifications: & Requirements

Education

Experience

• Required
• Experience:
• Experience working with ethnically diverse, vulnerable, and high-risk populations.

Preferred Experience

• A minimum of 2 years nursing experience in foot care.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Effective communication skills both verbally and written in English.
• Knowledge of primary health care, chronic disease management, motivational interviewing, and foot care.
• Knowledge of the anatomy and pathophysiology as it relates to diabetes, the feet and lower extremities.
• Knowledge and application of current Infection Control (Health Canada) guidelines related to cleaning and sterilizing instruments.
• Ability to use foot care equipment and supplies according to established standards and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and build a good working relationship with multidisciplinary team, patients and other members of the community.
• Computer literacy including, Microsoft Office suite, Outlook calendar/email management, and Electronic Medical Records (EMRs).
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills, including clinical judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

• Assets
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certificate.
• Multilingual.

• Working Conditions
• Evening and weekend hours are required
• Ability to travel on public transportation or a valid driver’s license with access to own vehicle in good repair is required.

• Ohs & privacy
• Adhere to Mosaic PCN’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policies and procedures.
• Manage information in accordance with legislation and internal policies.
• Maintain the confidentiality, privacy, and security of information and access it only as authorized work purposes.

Why Mosaic PCN

We provide a competitive benefits package for eligible employees including

comprehensive health and dental coverage, Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) / Taxable Spending Account (TSA), a group RRSP matching program, professional development opportunities, generous vacation and other paid time off, and more!

Conditions of Employment

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications and a current police information check (PIC) at the applicant’s expense. The results of the PIC may alter or revoke any offer made by Mosaic PCN.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest and resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to proceed through the selection process will be contacted. No phone calls or emails please.

If you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing HR@mosaicpcn.ca [HR@mosaicpcn.ca]

This position is part of the bargaining unit covered by a collective agreement with Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA).