Advanced Foot Care Nurse (FCN)

Full-Time, Part-Time

 

 

Whole Health Care is a well-established Holistic Health & Wellness centre in Kamloops.  We have provided Advanced Nursing Foot Care to Kamloops and the surrounding areas since 2013.  In 2021, we opened our centre at 257 Seymour Street (in Kamloops Square), to better serve our clients and students.  All foot care instrument reprocessing is completed in-house, exceeding provincial requirements.  Whole Health Care is a recognized Advanced Nursing Foot Care educational institute and provides specialized training for successful candidates.  

 

As a 2017 Kamloops Business Excellence Award winner, Whole Health Care embodies the values of integrity, service and safe medical foot care following the standards defined by the Canadian Association of Foot Care Nurses (CAFCN).  We provide competitive wages, flexible working hours, and a detailed orientation/mentorship program to further your medical career.  

 

Job Summary:

An Advanced Foot Care Nurse is a regulated professional who has received additional education specific to the foot and lower limb.  The objective of the Advanced Foot Care Nurse is to monitor and deliver Advanced Nursing Foot Care to patients of all ages.  Care includes patient history, assessment of the foot and lower extremities, nail cutting and filing, management of corns and calluses, and identifying the need for more specialized treatments.  Nurses create a treatment plan focusing on preventative measures and self-care promotion. 

 

Key Accountabilities:

• Perform Advanced Nursing Foot Care services on patients of all ages, understanding the structure and function of the foot 

• Understand and implement infection prevention techniques 

• Follow strict infection control standards for cleaning and instrument sterilization 

• Understanding of how disease affects the foot 

• Demonstration of proper application of training and competency 

• Participation in ongoing continuing education to maintain and enhance competencies 

• Complete electronic charting, scheduling of patients, and receive payment for services

• Work closely with other health care professionals and make appropriate referrals  

 

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Accreditation from a Registered Nursing program or Licensed Practical Nursing program 

• Registration with the BCCNM 

• Advanced Nursing Foot Care Certificate of Completion is an asset; successful candidates without a Certificate of Completion will be trained by Whole Health Care

• Previous Advanced Nursing Foot Care experience would be an asset 

 

 

 

Technical Requirements:

• General clinical and electronic charting skills using Jane App 

• Knowledge to conduct a comprehensive assessment of feet and lower limbs

• Awareness of health and safety while providing foot care 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information 

• Provide foot care following an individualized patient treatment plan 

• Experience with high-risk patients (diabetes) is an asset 

• Collaboration and referrals with other health care professionals 

• Strong ability to work independently and as part of a team 

• Time management skills and the ability to exercise independent judgement 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

 

Working Conditions:

• Monday to Friday

• Closed all statutory holidays

• Flexible hours available from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm 

• Medical and dental benefits available after probationary period

• Staff discounts for products and services offered in our centre

• Parking pass provided for full-time staff

• Full-time and part-time positions available