KʷU KʷLIW̓T L̓ NQMAPLQS | WE LIVE AT HEAD OF THE LAKE
Located within the unceded territory of the syilx people, the Okanagan Indian Band is comprised of six reserves located in the North Okanagan.
Come join the OKIB Team and enjoy all that the beautiful Okanagan Valley has to offer, including a great climate, stunning scenery, world-class ski resorts, golf courses, wineries and beaches.
The OKIB offers a welcoming team environment and a rewarding job experience. You can expect a supportive work environment.
- 6% Vacation Pay
- Pro-Rated Paid Statutory Holidays
- Paid Sick Days
- Discounted Silver Star lift passes
- Cultural Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development Opportunities
Hours of work:
22.5 hours per week
Start Date:
ASAP
Deadline for applications:
Open until filled
JOB SUMMARY
In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, performs assessments, plans, implements and provides foot care to community members. The Foot Care Nurse operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and full scope of practice within the Standards of Practice, and according to OKIB policies and procedures.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
Reports to Community Health Nurse, dotted line to the Director of Health.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for foot care assessments and consultations
- Delivers approved foot care services through planned home visits, clinics, and workshops
- Attend to clients with respect and dignity
- Identify and report client care concerns to the Home Community Care Nurse or Physician/Care provider
- Remain up-to-date with the best practice guidelines and education in relation to Nursing Foot Care
- Follows strict infection control standards for cleaning and sterilizing instruments; follows health and safety guidelines while providing foot care
- Completes nursing health assessment including an assessment of the feet and lower extremities
- Nail cutting and filing (nail reduction)
- Management and care of corns, calluses, ingrown toenails, fungal treatment and nail restoration
- Works with clients to put together a plan that is focused on preventative measures to promote self care
- Ongoing nursing assessment and evaluation
- Identifies the need for more specialized treatments and referring to the appropriate resources (i.e. Podiatrist, Pedorthist, physician, wound care nurse, etc.)
- Promote foot health and mobility, community resources and family involvement
- Execute preventative screening and education
- Demonstrates care techniques, and methods of disease prevention and rehabilitation
- Encourages healthy lifestyles by assisting other staff with health promotion activities
- Visits palliative care clients
- Ensure total confidentiality is maintained for all client files, records, and correspondence
- Sets priorities for client care for individuals
- Promotes the maintenance of a safe and healthy environment in homes and the community at large
- All persons employed by the Okanagan Indian Band may be required to assist the Band in providing emergency services. Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties.
- Participate in community events and team meetings as requested
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
- Conduct charting and care planning
- Liaise with care providers as each client requires including physicians, Interior Health, physiotherapists, patient care and dieticians
- Collaborate with other nursing staff to implement the prevention, health promotion, and other programs identified in community health nursing planning
- Redirects to appropriate client care referrals
- Reporting and maintaining statistics as required for funding purposes
- Participates in educational opportunities to maintain and enhance competencies
- Performs other duties as required
HEALTH PROMOTION & EDUCATION
- Provide clients and caregivers with information specific to optimum foot health, changes to the foot, footwear and the importance of exercise and proper nutrition
- Educate Diabetic Foot Care
- Providing appropriate educational handouts
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
You have education, experience, or an equivalent combination may be considered. You are community-minded, detail-oriented, have a willingness to contribute to a team and an excellent communicator.
Education
- Current practicing license with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals in good standing
- Foot care nursing certificate is an asset but not required
- Current First Aid/CPR certificate level C or willing to obtain
- Valid BC Driver’s licence, minimum Class 5 and reliable vehicle
- Criminal Record Check Clearance that includes the vulnerable sector
Experience
- Minimum two years’ experience in acute care or related community care nursing
- Managing clients with Chronic Diseases
- Experience working in a hospital setting and community setting
- Experience working with First Nations communities
Competencies (KSAs & Desired Attributes)
- Possesses cultural appropriateness and sensitivity towards OKIB and Community
- Practical knowledge of federal, provincial and aboriginal organizations mandated to provide health services
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplined team, including professional commitment, communication and client care skills
- Has a complete understanding of the structure and function of the foot
- ls knowledgeable and understands diseases such as diabetes and poor circulation and how they affect the foot
- Effectively organizes, plans and implements foot care
- Ability to perform needs and risk assessments
- Desire to increase capacity through professional development
- Exceptional interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
- Knowledge of current trends in elder care, health promotion/disease prevention practices and programs
- Intermediate level ability with Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of current health promotion and disease‑prevention practices
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
CLASSIFICATION/PAY SCALE
$36.00 - $43.00 per hour dependant upon education and experience.
Please send resume, cover letter and references in any one of two ways:
Email: [email protected]
Mail or drop off: 12420 Westside Road, Vernon, BC V1H 2A4
If you have accessibility needs, please contact Hollie Lachuk @ 250-542-4328 ext. 1011
The successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check that includes the vulnerable sector and three references
Preference will be given to qualified Aboriginal Applicants as per section 41 of the Human Rights Code.
