Footcare Nurse/Trainer
We are seeking an energetic, professional permanent Part-time Foot Care Nurse for our rapidly growing Homecare organization in the Halifax Regional Municipality and surrounding areas.
Working as part of an interdisciplinary team to support overall health and wellness of clients, the RPN/RN Foot Care Nurse delivers professional, essential, and diabetic foot care services on an ongoing basis. Duties include footcare assessments and screenings and provision of education and health promotion to further assist clients regarding foot care, footwear and general overall feet health.
To join our team as a Foot Care Nurse, we are seeking from you:
- A current Nursing License and in good standing.
- Foot Care Nursing experience and certification.
- The ability to multitask and well-developed time management skills.
- Detailed and concise record keeping skills.
- Commitment to IPAC procedures
- Effective communication with clients, allied healthcare professionals and our Management team.
- The desire to advocate for your client.
- Kindness in professionalism.
- A driver’s license and reliable vehicle with the ability to travel
- Experience in using technology, software, and computers.
- A current VSS (vulnerable sector police check)
- A current certificate in CPR/First Aid
Additional experience in the homecare setting is an asset.
What you can expect from Right at Home:
- Employee status with option for health benefits
- Flexible working hours; starting with 1 day per week and possibly moving to 2-3 in the future.
- A competitive salary
- All tools and equipment provided!
- A professional work environment
- Working with an engaged and enthusiastic team
A fulfilling, rewarding career in assisting people of all ages (with health challenges) to remain at home for as long as possible, wherever home is to them.
- Care office
- Nova Scotia
- Role
- Nurse
- Locations
- Halifax
The Heart of Who We Are
Just like there’s no one kind of patient, at Right at Home there’s no one kind of caregiver. For some, being a caregiver could mean spending time with elderly patients just to keep them company. For others, it could mean using trained nursing skills to help seniors and disabled adults healthy.
One thing’s for sure, though, regardless of what kind of caregiver you want to be: your career is important to us. We know that caregivers who are fulfilled, trusted, well-trained and supported are better caregivers. That’s why we make sure they’re given every opportunity, right from the very beginning.
About Right at Home
Put simply, our mission is to improve the quality of life for those we serve. Of course, we recognize that everyone’s idea of “quality of life” is different, which is why it’s so important to us to make you an active part of your own care plan. We want you to be in the driver’s seat regardless of any limitations or challenges you’re facing.
Most of all, we believe aging isn’t just about staying healthy, safe and independent. It’s also about living well.
Footcare Nurse/Trainer
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