Job Description Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) – Foot Care Focus (Part-Time, flexible schedule) Mission Reporting to the Director of Care (DOC), the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) – Foot Care Focus is responsible for providing planned, patient-oriented, goal-directed nursing care in accordance with provincial standards of practice. This role maintains all the responsibilities of an RPN while applying specialized training in advanced/diabetic foot care to support resident mobility, comfort, and overall health. Key Responsibilities – Foot Care Focus Conduct comprehensive foot assessments to identify risks such as impaired circulation, skin integrity concerns, or nail/foot conditions. Provide professional foot care, including safe trimming, filing, and treatment of corns, calluses, and ingrown toenails. Develop and implement individualized resident foot care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Educate residents, families, and staff on foot health, footwear, and preventative practices. Refer residents to chiropody, podiatry, or primary care when advanced intervention is required. Document all assessments and treatments in accordance with regulatory and organizational policies. Complete other duties as assigned. Qualifications Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in the applicable Province/State. Completion of an Advanced/Diabetic Foot Care Nurse program from a recognized educational provider. Experience in a seniors’ care environment and with unregulated care providers preferred. Education/experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community, complex, or long-term care is an asset. Strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management, and customer service skills. Demonstrated sound clinical knowledge. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and First Aid certification required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS). What Extendicare Offers At Extendicare, we believe teamwork creates an environment that allows everyone to reach their potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunities for growth, and recognize achievements. Continuous mentorship and support for life-long learning and growth opportunities. Opportunities for career advancement within the organization. A rewarding and meaningful work experience, enriching both your life and the lives of others. Access to the Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP). Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. With a network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres and home health care services, our team of 23,700 dedicated professionals is committed to delivering quality care across the health care continuum to meet the needs of Canada’s growing seniors’ population. Time Type: Part time When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences. If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare! Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request. Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada. We deliver quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population. We also provide management and consulting support through a range of services, including recruitment and building strong, qualified teams, to a network of independently owned long-term care and retirement homes. Our Mission “Helping People Live Better.” We help our residents and clients live better by promoting quality of life. We create remarkable moments through highly engaged and motivated team members. Stakeholders know this because we continuously measure, improve and publicly share our performance. Our Vision Our vision is to be the best senior care and services company in Canada. Our Values At Extendicare, we value our customers and our team who cares for them. We are committed to treating them with dignity and respect in an atmosphere of compassion. As health care professionals, we take pride in being responsive to the needs of those who rely on us. Customer Satisfaction. We strive to provide care and services to our customers which exceed their expectations. Excellence. We believe aspiring to excellence leads to continuous quality improvement in our provision of care to residents. Respect. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. Integrity. We believe in honesty and fairness in our relationships with others. Accountability. We believe we are accountable for the quality of services we provide to our customers. Communication. We listen to each other and foster open and honest communication. Teamwork. We believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. Environment. We believe that environmental issues should be integrated into business decisions that promote environmental protection, preservation, safety and a homelike atmosphere.
