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About the Role
The Advanced Foot Care Nurse provides comprehensive foot assessments, preventative foot care, treatment, education, and ongoing monitoring for clients receiving care in their homes. This community-based position requires travel between client homes and offers flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to help clients maintain their independence and mobility.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive foot assessments and develop individualized care plans.
- Provide routine and advanced foot care services, including nail trimming and reduction, thickened nail management, callus and corn reduction, basic skin and foot assessments, and diabetic foot assessments and preventative care.
- Educate clients regarding foot health and self-care.
- Identify abnormalities requiring referral to physicians, podiatrists, chiropodists, or other healthcare professionals.
- Monitor clients for changes in condition and communicate concerns appropriately.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation within The Care Company's electronic health record (AlayaCare).
- Obtain informed consent and complete all required clinical documentation.
- Collaborate with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary healthcare providers as required.
- Maintain infection prevention and control standards during every visit.
- Follow all College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice, organizational policies, and applicable legislation.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development.
Requirements
- Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (RN or RPN).
- Valid Advanced Foot Care Certificate from a recognized educational provider.
- Knowledge of diabetic foot care and risk assessment.
- Strong assessment, clinical judgement, and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Comfortable working independently in clients' homes.
- Basic computer proficiency and ability to document electronically.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid Ontario driver's licence (G2 or G) and access to a reliable vehicle.
Skills
- Advanced Foot Care
- Foot Assessments
- Client Education
- Electronic Health Records
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication Skills
- Clinical Judgement
- Critical Thinking
- Independent Work
Location
- Greater Toronto Area
- Durham
Work Type
- Independent Contractor
- Casual
- Community-based
- Home care
Experience Level
- Previous experience providing foot care within community or home care settings is considered a strong asset.
- Experience working with seniors and individuals living with chronic diseases such as diabetes or vascular conditions.
- Previous community nursing experience.
- Experience using AlayaCare or other electronic health record systems.
Education Level
- Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
- Advanced Foot Care Certification
Salary/Compensations
- $65.00 per hour
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible scheduling with the ability to manage your own availability
- Opportunities to build long-term relationships with clients
- Administrative support, scheduling assistance, and clinical guidance
- Electronic documentation tools and customizable clinical forms
- A collaborative and supportive interdisciplinary team
- Opportunities for continued professional growth
About the Company
- The Care Company is a home healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional, client-centred care throughout Ontario.
- We support individuals of all ages with complex medical needs, chronic conditions, and wellness services in the comfort of their own homes.
- We believe healthcare is most meaningful when it is delivered where clients feel safest—at home.
- Our team is made up of compassionate healthcare professionals who value clinical excellence, collaboration, flexibility, and building lasting relationships with the clients and families they serve.