Career OpportunityPosition Title: Foot Care NurseClassification: Registered Practical NurseJob Type: Permanent Part-Time 0.5 FTE (35 hrs every 2 weeks)Department: Primary Health CareLocation: 55 Eccles StreetReporting to: Manager, Primary Health CareCompensation: $27.76/hr - $32.73/hr plus a comprehensive compensation package that includes time-off entitlements, health benefits, life insurance, and participation in the HOOPP pension plan.Deadline to apply: Friday, March 6th, 2026 at 5 PMApply to:About usWe are Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC), a non-profit, community-governed organization that serves over 18,000 clients annually. Established in 1978, SWCHC provides a wide range of health care services such as primary health care, health promotion, community development, mental health, and harm reduction. We are deeply connected to the communities we serve and committed to removing barriers to accessing services for people who experience vulnerabilities because of their age, income, ability, sexual orientation or gender identity, and language or culture.SWCHC strives to ensure that our team reflects the communities we serve. We work within an anti-racist, anti-oppressive framework that acknowledges the existence and impacts of systemic racism and seeks to ensure that systems are fair and equitable for everyone.What the Program EntailsSWCHC is well known for its excellent Community Health Centre (CHC) model and its professional health services team, but it has also become a leader in offering a wide range of community-building activities and advocacy programs. Our team of doctors, nurses, dietitians and more offer a range of medical services.What You’ll DoReporting to the Manager of Primary Health Care the Footcare Nurse works as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide foot care in conjunction with our Chiropodist and practitioners to enhance client quality of life through proactive lower limb assessment and evidence-based nursing interventions.What We’re Looking For❖ Life and Work Experience
Two- three years’ of foot care nursing experience
Previous clinic experience an asset
Previous experience using an EMR, preferably Practice Solutions Suite (PSS)
Knowledge of infection prevention and control (IPAC) practices and reprocessing of instruments.
❖ Your Education Path
Current license with the College of Nurses of Ontario (RPN)
Proof of footcare certification
Current CPR (preferred) Training
❖ Required Language
Fluency in English required
Working knowledge of French or other languages an asset
What You Bring to the Table
Knowledge of primary health care and the social determinants of health
Able to work effectively in an inter-professional environment
Knowledge and awareness related to cultural competence
Experience working with disadvantaged communities
Knowledge of footcare related to Primary Care, Community Health, Chronic Disease Management
Your Day-to-Day at a GlanceAs our Footcare Nurse your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Footcare assessments
Nail and skin care
Preventative client education
Infection Control and sterilization
Ready to Apply?Take your career to the next level! Submit a cover letter and your resume by 5:00pm on Friday, March 6th, 2026, to:Somerset West Community Health Centre is an equal opportunity employer who values the diversity of individuals in our programs and services.This posting is for a currently vacant position that we intend to fill through this recruitment process.We welcome and encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and racialized communities, Two-Spirit, nonbinary, LGBTQ+ people; people with disabilities; and members of other equity seeking groups. Applicants are encouraged to share accessibility needs in the application process, and every attempt will be made to accommodate them.We sincerely appreciate your interest in working with us. Due to high volume of applicants, we can neither confirm receipt of nor respond to inquiries regarding your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
