Company Biography
HGH is a bilingual community hospital which has more than 800 employees and 160 physicians, and serves the Prescott-Russell region in Ontario.
With a heritage of over 100 years of quality care delivery, HGH is known for its culture of compassion, spirit of innovation and excellence of care. HGH is now growing and becoming a full-service regional hospital to meet the changing need of the community.
HGH offers to its employees a dynamic clinical environment that promotes a diverse and interdisciplinary professional practice. Our hospital offers access to services among the best in the region, including 40 specialized clinics, in addition to the full range of general care and services. The opportunities for professional challenges and career advancement are diverse and encourage all to excel.
Position Overview
RPN provides the following services for DIABETES patients ONLY:
- Risk evaluation of patient developing feet complications
- Feet care (evaluation of feet condition, nails maintenance, calluses and corn removal, etc.)
- Diabetes and feet care education, which includes awareness of personal risk factors, importance having feet inspected annually by a health care professional, daily self-inspection of feet, proper nail and skin care, injury prevention, and when to seek help etc.
PERMANENT PART-TIME POSITION 0.4 FTE
Current Schedule: Days shifts, between Monday and Friday
Criminal Check
As a pre-condition of employment:
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All new HGH employees will be required to obtain and provide a satisfactory Police Records Check dated within six (6) months from the date of issue.
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As of now, HGH will require all employees, physicians, learners, contractors and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
At HGH, we are committed to promoting an accessible work environment where all employees and candidates feel respected. We support the principles of adaptation in the workplace. If you need workplace accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process or anytime thereafter, please notify a member of the Human Resources team. We will be pleased to assist you and accommodate your needs.
What we are looking for
- Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
- College level courses in specialized foot care
- Experience in foot Care, an asset
- 2 years of experience in patient care
- Current C.P.R. certification
- Good assessment skills
- Demonstrate autonomy in their work
- Possess a working knowledge of both official languages
- Must have a good attendance record
- Must have a positive attitude in compliance with HGH’s values
- Satisfactory review of the Human resources file
