• PART-TIME
• Temporary

BQWCHC High Risk Foot Care/Wound Care Nurse

Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre - Quinte West Site

0.5 FTE High Risk Foot Care/Wound Care Nurse-1 Year contract part-time.  Hourly: $26.24-$31.90

Belleville & Quinte West Community Health Centre (BQWCHC) is a community-based primary health care organization that provides comprehensive primary health care services, community-focused health promotion and development. We work from a health equity perspective prioritizing people and communities who face systemic barriers to accessing services. Our goal a healthier community where people have access to client-centred, quality services.

The High-Risk Foot Care/Wound Care Nurse is a clinician contributing to the reduction of vascular and structural complications and amputations by using a holistic approach that includes prevention, education, assessment, treatment and acute intervention of the foot and lower leg.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Assesses and provides therapeutic treatments to clients with complex foot care issues; at risk for vascular/diabetic complications and lower limb amputations
• Provides education, support, and counselling for high-risk foot/wound care clients, accessing internal (BQWCHC) and external supportive services and programs, where necessary
• Provides clinical advice and support to other practitioners, relating to high-risk foot care/wound care
• Works in accordance to medical directives, as required
• Maintains inventory of supplies and tools necessary for High-risk foot care/wound care services
• Participates in the collection and reporting of data for the High-Risk Foot/Wound Care program
• Acts as Medical Devices Reprocessing Lead for the organization; and utilizing best practices, coordinates reprocessing procedures ensuring appropriate equipment maintenance and supplies/inventory management of equipment and consumables
• Participates in the development, implementation, and modification of High-Risk Foot/Wound Care and Reprocessing policies, procedures, and medical directives
• Works collaboratively as a member of the interdisciplinary team
• Works in a manner that is mindful of the whole person/community within a social context and impacted by social determinants of health

QUALIFICATIONS    

• Diploma in Practical Nursing from a recognized, post-secondary college or institution
• Member in good standing with current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Demonstrated evidence of advanced foot care and wound care experience, preferably in a community setting
• Experience in conservative debridement, arterial brachial index assessment, current wound dressings and off-loading devices and techniques preferred
• Demonstrated completion of IPAC core competencies with Medical Devices Reprocessing through Public Health Ontario
• Experienced with community outreach, patient education techniques, including work with people facing systemic barriers to accessing care
• Experience working independently and autonomously, referring to other services/specialists when necessary

APPLY

To apply for this opportunity please forward your resume and cover letter electronically to hr@bqwchc.com by 4:00pm Thursday, April 24, 2025. Within the subject line of your email, please indicate the position title for which you are applying.

BQWCHC is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please call 613-965-0698 x 163 or email hr@bqwchc.com. For more information visit our website at www.bqwchc.com.

We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.