Clinical Practice

In all Carefor programs, the RPN provides service consistent with the standards established by Carefor and provincial regulatory agencies/bodies. The nursing process is utilized: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

• Provides complete, relevant assessment of the client
• Develops a care plan with the client based on the General and Diabetic Foot Assessment Tool
• Implements nursing strategies or interventions according to the established care plan
• Describes, evaluates and documents client’s/family’s responses to care plan utilizing established procedures
• Utilizes appropriate interviewing and communication skills to obtain information from the client/family
• Describes and documents nursing processes clearly, concisely, accurately and appropriately, according to Carefor documentation standards
• Evaluates client’s/family’s responses to care plan for the achievement of realistic client-centered outcomes and revises plan as required
• Demonstrates respect for client’s choices and decisions
• Utilizes adult learning principals and established teaching materials to provide health teaching to clients and families
• Analyses and incorporates current research findings into clinical practice (e.g.best practices, products & procedures)
• Sanitization of equipment and instruments according to established regulations, policies and procedures.

Resource Management

• Refers clients to appropriate levels of nursing providers, support providers and to other disciplines (e.g., ET, Leg Ulcer specialist, Physician, etc.)
• Documents rationale for referrals, for increase/decrease in visits
• Provides cost-effective, organized, outcome directed care on an ongoing basis (e.g., supplies, visit utilization)
• Demonstrates effective time management, planning and organizing of days’ work activities
• Promotes client-directed care, self-care and independence through teaching

Leadership

• Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and acts as a clinical resource and mentor for other care providers, staff, and students
• Shares knowledge, enabling clients, family, and community to make informed choices in determining health and service needs
• Promotes involvement of client/family in determining health and service needs

Quality & Risk Management

• Practices in accordance with the quality and risk management framework of the organization (e.g., universal precautions, ergonomics)
• Demonstrates knowledge of components of quality and risk management (e.g., infection control, client safety, medication, incident reports)
• Plans, implements, evaluates, and adjusts care in accordance with customer focused expectations
• Seeks input from clients to assure that service meets expectations (e.g., to ensure client satisfaction)
• Functions as an effective team member (e.g., Collaborating with members of interdisciplinary team).
• Participates in decision-making and follows up to promote continuous quality improvement.

Professional Accountability

• Functions in accordance with the Standards of Nursing Practice from the appropriate provincial regulatory body (College of Nurses)
• Functions in accordance with the Carefor policies, procedures and strategic directions (e.g. health care manual, new technology initiatives)
• Functions in accordance with applicable legislation (e.g. informed consent, client Bill of Rights)
• Maintains competence through continuing education (e.g. In services, CPR, seminars)
• Collaborates with management staff and colleagues in the evaluation of own practice (e.g. CNO Reflective practice)

Health and Safety Accountability

• Functions and reports in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and Carefor policies and procedures
• Demonstrates and applies knowledge of WHMIS in the workplace (e.g. biohazard)
• Wears or uses any/all protective equipment or clothing provided by Carefor as per guidelines.
• Reports the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which he/she is aware and which may endanger him/herself or another worker
• Recognize and Reports any Health and Safety issue and / or hazards
• Does not use or operate any equipment, machine or device, or work in a manner that may endanger him/herself or any other worker
• Ensures all workplace incidents are reported in a timely manner in accordance with legislation, and Carefor policies and procedures for workplace injuries and incidents (e.g. WSIB injuries).

Core Competencies

Communication – Interacts effectively with clients, coworkers, physicians, public, volunteers, other Branches and Organizations by:

• Listening and striving to understand
• Communicating in a clear and effective manner, demonstrating respect, empathy and understanding.
• Using clear, factual, audience appropriate language, avoiding jargon
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Communicates effectively within the organization (e.g. call checks, voice mail, fax, supervisors)

Accountability – Accepts responsibility for achieving the expectations of the job/role by:

• Consistently focuses on the client/customer
• Approaches a task, carrying it out and taking responsibility of how it turns out
• Protects the safety and welfare of others (e.g. use of code 33 & 44)
• Performs in accordance with the mission, vision and values of the organization
• Uses sound knowledge and skill in work/role performance

Client Focus – Places the needs of clients / customers first by:

• Striving to anticipate and exceed the needs of clients / customers
• Involving clients in decision making
• Monitoring and evaluating results / outcomes
• Advocating for the needs of clients

Teamwork – Works cooperatively and respectfully with others to further the goals of the client and the organization by:

• Participates effectively as a team member
• Values and respects individual contributions
• Shares knowledge and experience
• Looking for ways to improve work or care process, based on results and/or evidence

Quality Improvement – Identifies client/customer needs and improves service by:

• On-going care delivery review and evaluation (e.g. verbal reports, care plan updates, caseload Management)
• Looks for ways to improve work or care process, based on results and / or evidence (e.g. sharing results of best practice)

Adaptability to Change – Recognizes and accepts change as a reality by:

• Asking questions until understanding is achieved
• Being receptive to new ideas and willing to try new methods and approaches
• Being able to adapt to change as the job requires
• Accepting the challenge of self-directed learning

Caring/Respect – Demonstrates a concern and caring for clients / colleagues / customers as individuals by:

• Respecting the values and opinions of others
• Demonstrating genuine regard and compassion for others
• Respecting the confidentiality and integrity of others
• Appreciating and celebrating the contributions and successes of other individuals and groups

Continuing Education & Learning

• Maintains Competence and skills required by Carefor
• Maintains the level of competencies and skills required to meet community needs
• Adapts to change in the role by acquiring the appropriate skills and abilities

• Licensed as a Registered Practical Nurse in the province of Ontario
• Advanced Foot Care Certificate, the applicant must be willing to obtain the certificate with support from Carefor
• Experience in foot care clinics preferred
• Previous community experience will be considered an asset
• Minimum of nine (9) months to one (1) year of related experience required
• Excellent skills in assessment, risk identification and management
• Collaboration, consultation and counseling to resolve issues
• Enhanced chronic disease monitoring and management
• Health teaching, increase access for clients for health-related information to support self-management
• Excellent verbal and written communication, ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team, system navigation
• Interpersonal relationship building

• Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Paid mileage between clients
• Smartphone provided and Android Tablet
• 24/7 support from on-call Supervisors
• Paid orientation and training
• Flexible Shifts
• All necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Leadership team who values innovation, continuous improvement, quality and service excellence while appreciating work-life boundaries
• A collaborative, diverse and inclusive team culture

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent