Chiropodist

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.