Job Vacancy - foot nurse

St. James‐Assiniboia 55+ Centre Job Opportunity Foot Care Nurse Job Type: Contract Closing Date: September 9, 2013 Location: St. James‐Winnipeg Organizational Overview: The St. James‐Assiniboia 55+ Centre is a charitable organization. Our mission is to encourage seniors to improve their quality of life by providing educational, recreational, health and social opportunities. We offer over 1,000 members a variety of programs and services with the help of over 200 volunteers. To find out more about the Centre, please visit our website at www.stjasc.com. Position Overview: The Centre is seeking driven individuals who are motivated by improving healthcare in the community. As a Foot Care Nurse with the Centre, you will have many opportunities to challenge yourself through applying a broad range of skills to your work with older adults within the Centre and the surrounding community through home visits. You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Duties: Providing assessments, treatments and advice on foot care to members and community members. Qualifications:  RN or LPN graduates who are registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba  Possess Advanced Foot Care for Nurses certification  Hold adequate malpractice insurance coverage  Must possess and maintain appropriate equipment to provide advanced foot care interventions in compliance with best practices  Must possess a valid driver's license and own a car  Experience with geriatric and clinically complex population  Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS) Application Instructions: Please submit a cover letter and resume which clearly states how you meet qualifications stated above along with your salary expectation by Monday September 9, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. to: Roxanne Greaves‐Tackie Executive Director