Foot Care & Wound Care Nurse (1.0 FTE, Full time)

Job Description

Foot Care & Wound Care Nurse (1.0 FTE, Full time)

The Thames Valley Family Health Team is one of the largest family health teams in Ontario, with more than 125 physicians across 25 sites within London, and Middlesex, Oxford and Elgin counties.

The Thames Valley Family Health Team (TVFHT) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to join our growing team to deliver foot care and wound care services. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those impacted by homelessness, mental illness, substance use, poverty, complex and/or chronic health conditions while being supported by a team of clinicians, Outreach Workers, and a body of community partners. You will also work in another London clinic providing primary care foot care services. You must be open‑minded to travel to different sites and be flexible to transition between different Electronic Medical Records and team cultures. Excellent organizational skills are imperative to the success of the candidate as is the physical capability to transfer equipment between sites when required.

• Current registration and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario


• National Competencies for Advanced Nursing Foot Care in Canada (CAFCN)


• Best Practice Guidelines in Wound Care (RNAO & provincial standards)


• Specialized training in providing comprehensive foot care is required.


• Experience in wound care assessment and treatment planning


• Culturally safe and trauma‑informed approach to care


• Excellent interpersonal skills re: with patients and their families


• Must be team focused and flexible; works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.


• Ability to multi‑task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.


• Excellent communication skills


• Awareness and understanding of the social determinants of health.


• Commitment to the underlying principles of harm reduction


• Able to provide episodic care under a medical order or directive and work independently.


• Knowledge and experience working collaboratively with community resources, and an interest in systems navigation.


• Conduct holistic health assessments and develop patient‑centered care plans


• Understanding of the Chronic Disease Management and Patient Self‑Management Models


• Proficiency in the use of computer and with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)


• Must have access to reliable transportation as travel between sites is required


• This position is 100% on site.

RPN Hourly Rate: $28.3716 - $34.5995 (rate is dependent on experience)

RN Hourly Rate: $34.8138 - $42.4559 (rate is dependent on experience)

To Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed resume. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal background check and medical screening. To be eligible to apply you must have a Social Insurance Number and, in some cases, a valid work permit. While we thank all applicants, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.

Thames Valley Family Health Team is an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive, safe, accessible, diverse, and respectful environment for all that is free of discrimination and harassment. We encourage and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to a broad range of cultural, national, and ethnic origins, racial, religious, gender identities and expression, as well as people of all ages, marital/family status, and those with disabilities to apply. Please contact julie.goodchild@thamesvalleyfht.ca if you require assistance with an accommodation.