Advanced Foot Care Nurse Full-Time

The Foot Care Nurse is a vital part of Dufferin Area Family Health Team (DAFHT) and collaborate with our physicians and other interdisciplinary providers to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assessment:

· Conduct foot health assessments and collaboratively identify priorities for treatment

2. Implementation and Evaluation:

· Perform routine nail care and foot care duties, such as cutting, trimming, filing and removing ingrown nails, calluses, corns and fungus and conducting diabetic foot care assessments

· Develop appropriate treatment plans and provide appropriate foot care education while adapting teachings to the client's identified needs

· Document in clients chart according to Standards of Practice as determined by the DAFHT

· Refer clients to other interdisciplinary resources and arrange follow-up as necessary

· Evaluate the client's comprehension and compliance to the foot care plan by reviewing clinical and learning outcomes

3. Team Development:

· Promote awareness of the DAFHT's services and programs

· Participate in staff and team meetings as appropriate

· Participate in the development, planning and evaluation of treatment, education, counselling and health promotion activities of the FHT as required

4. Professional Development:

· Maintain and develop professionalcompetence through ongoing learning and development

· Stay current and aware of opportunities to implement evidenced-based methods of client assessment, treatment and programming

5. Communication:

· Communicate effectively with team members, clients, families, peers, other health care professionals and community partners to provide cohesive and seamless services to the community

· Collect and report on data and relevant information as required

6. Health and Safety:

· Ensure that all foot care equipment is cleaned and sterilized according to Standards of Practice for Chiropodists and Podiatrists - Infection Prevention and Control as set out by the College of Chiropodists of Ontario

· Employ appropriate Personal Protection Equipment and Barriers

· Perform requisite quality control activities on all chiropody equipment as indicated

7. Related Duties:

· Always maintain confidentiality of team and client information

· Ensure efficient and effective operation of foot care services by ordering supplies and updating inventory as required

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

· Registered RN or RPN in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)

· ‪Certification from an accredited Advanced Foot Care course

· ‪Three years foot care experience working in a community-based setting with experience working in a Family Health Team a definite asset

· ‪‪Current Basic CPR certification

· Current Ontario Drivers' License

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

· Excellent oral and written skills

· Ability to work effectively with all members of the health care team

· Knowledge and proficiency in current, evidence-based methods and practices of primary care delivery

· Ability to develop strategies that successfully meet the needs of a diverse patient, family and provider population

· Proficiency in the use of computer hardware and software

· Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environment

WHY JOIN THE DAFHT:

• Paid vacation time, well-being days, and personal /sick time
• Additional paid time as needed (e.g., bereavement and jury duty)
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Employer paid extended health care benefits including health, dental, vision & critical illness insurance, EAP and EFAP program
• Support for continuing education fees
• Organizational commitment to work-life balance, including flexible work hours, no weekends
• Excellent team/organizational environment

The Dufferin Area Family Health Team (the DAFHT) is a leader in the provision of comprehensive, team-based, patient-centered, primary care. Supporting 10,000 patients in the Bolton area, the DAFHT brings together physicians and other allied health-care professionals to co-ordinate the highest possible quality of care for patients – when they need it, as close to home as possible. FHTs are a key component of Ontario's health-care plan to reduce wait times, improve access to doctors and nurses, and keep Ontarians healthy.

Qualified applicants are asked to forward their cover letter and resume as a combined PDF document by Monday, December 15th, 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.57-$40.75 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Are you an RN or RPN in good standing with the CNO?
• Do you have a Advanced Foot Care certification?

Work Location: In person