Chiropodist

Join Northeastern Ontario’s Health Care Leaders!

Health Sciences North is an organization dedicated to being patient and family focused, digitally enabled, and socially accountable, while supporting and developing our people and advancing our academic and research impact for Northeastern Ontario. We pride ourselves on being a learning hospital, providing professional development opportunities for our staff.

Health Sciences North (HSN) is seeking an innovative individual for the position of Chiropodist to assess, treat, and prevent foot disorders in high-risk diabetes patients who require advanced foot care.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a three (3) year Diploma in Chiropody, from an accredited college and current Certificate of Registration with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario (CCO). Certification in injection and aspiration techniques, soft tissue surgical procedures, and Pharmacology is required. Additionally, successful completion of a Diabetes Education and Care program or a designation as a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) is also required. We are looking for someone with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in an Inpatient or Outpatient department within a health care environment, with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with high-risk diabetes patients.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Diabetes Care Service (DCS) offers a specialized approach to meet the needs of patients who have been diagnosed with diabetes. At the DCS, the person living with diabetes is recognized as the most important member of the care team. The program exists to help people with self-management of this chronic disease. Controlling diabetes is the best way to prevent or delay its damaging long-term complications. The DCS promotes and provides timely access to quality diabetes education and care for those living in Greater Sudbury and Northeastern Ontario.  Inter-professional health care team members are available to support people with diabetes. This team includes chiropodists, dietitians, endocrinologist, internist, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, physiotherapists and social workers.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, team environment and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity, you are encouraged to view the full job description on the HSN Careers Website.

At HSN/HSNRI, we prioritize the physical and psychological wellness of all our staff through a variety of initiatives, aimed at creating a supportive and engaging workplace. Our Wellness Committee actively promotes health and well-being offering tips and resources to support wellness of our staff. We pride ourselves on recognizing our dedicated team members through Years of Service Celebrations and Excellence in Action Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements across the organization. We host Employee & Medical Staff appreciation events, and celebrations throughout the year, fostering a sense of community. Leadership development training is available to staff as well as an education fund, ensuring. Our people are our number one asset.

HSN provides support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), which is available for all HSN staff and family members regardless of status, position, affiliation, etc.

HSN INCENTIVES

We offer a competitive salary and vacation, extended health and dental benefits.

We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our valued employees the security and peace of mind that comes with a defined benefit pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well-being and believe that a strong pension, like HOOPP, recognizes our employees and provides a stable foundation for their future as part of the overall compensation package. HOOPP is also a multi-employer pension plan, meaning it can be transferred between many organizations in the province.  Join us and start building a future you can look forward to. For every dollar an employee contributes to HOOPP, the employer (HSN) contributes $1.26, meaning the plan is 55% funded by the employer, and 45% funded by the employee. All employees are eligible to join immediately upon hire.

Interested applicants are asked to apply directly to requisition # 7997 by May 14, 2025 at 11:59 pm on the HSN Careers Website at https://careers.hsnsudbury.ca/.

About Sudbury

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KEY FUNCTION: 

Assess, treat, and prevent foot disorders in high-risk diabetes patients who require advanced foot care.

REPORTING: 

Under the general direction of the Coordinator, Diabetes Care, Bariatrics, Nutrition Counselling and Ophthalmology.

DUTIES:

1. Provide all aspects of advanced foot care to high-risk diabetes patients.
2. Provide guidance and quality control during the manufacturing of orthotics to the orthotic technicians.
3. Differentiate between disorders of the feet arising from systemic disease and those arising from local, structural, or functional disorders.  
4. Participate in patient rounds and complete reviews.
5. Act as the case manager to assigned patients.
6. Recognize patient conditions beyond the scope of Chiropody and refer patient to appropriate health discipline as required.
7. Provide footcare education to patients. 
8. Provide footcare education to diabetes care providers to enhance their knowledge and skills.
9. Liaise with other health care providers and community agencies to provide optimal patient care. 
10. Update and develop service policies and procedures in collaboration with the department’s team and supervisor.
11. Adhere to the College of Chiropodists of Ontario’s (CCO) guidelines and regulations.
12. Administer field practice/observation for Chiropody students as appropriate.
13. Evaluate patient care and satisfaction on an ongoing basis and formulate solutions for improvement.
14. Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
15. Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
16. Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place.
17. Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required. 
18. Perform other duties as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: 

1. Minimum of a three (3) year Diploma in Chiropody, from an accredited college.
2. Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario (CCO).
3. Certification in injection and aspiration techniques, soft tissue surgical procedures, and Pharmacology is required.
4. Successful completion of a Diabetes Education and Care program or a designation as a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) is required.
5. Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.

EXPERIENCE: 

1. Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in an Inpatient or Outpatient department within a health care environment.
2. Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with high-risk diabetes patients.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: 

1. Demonstrated excellent judgment and proven analytical skills.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) and Ontario Medical Association’s (OMA) Communicable Disease Surveillance Protocols.
3. Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of lean methodology for process improvement.
4. Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
5. Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.
6. Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
7. Demonstrated ability to manage routine correspondence, multiple tasks/projects, diversified workload and rapidly changing priorities and challenging deadlines.
8. Demonstrated discretion and maturity when handling confidential information.
9. Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY: 

1. Successful Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
2. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
3. Demonstrated ability to perform with minimal supervision; to prioritize duties.
4. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
5. Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
6. Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record.
7. Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.
8. Ability to travel between local sites.
9. Willingness to travel occasionally within Northern Ontario.
10. Valid driver’s license with access to reliable vehicle.

Selection Process:  Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required.
 

Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment.

HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.
ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.