24 Oct
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1438690 Alberta Ltd o/a Mosaic Primary C
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Canada
24 Oct
1438690 Alberta Ltd o/a Mosaic Primary C
Canada
Reporting To:Supervisor, Medical Clinic & Physician Affairs
Date Available: Negotiable
Hours of Work:7.75 hours per day, 38.75 hours per week. Availability to work evenings and weekends is required.
Exempt/Non-Exempt:Non-Exempt
Program:Patient Access & Attachment
Classification:Licensed Practical Nurse
Salary Range:$28.15 - $36.87 per hour
Closing Date: October 11, 2026
About Us
Mosaic Primary Care Network (PCN) provides a wide range of primary health care services in the northeast and southeast Calgary communities in partnership with a group of family doctors. Our talented interdisciplinary health care teams work together to provide services that best support patient needs.
We want YOU to bring your expertise to our growing team as we continue to develop solutions to meet the needs of our local community. If you have initiative, are resourceful, engage easily in teamwork, and most importantly, want to make a difference in healthcare, we want to hear from you
Position Summary
The Foot Care Nurse (LPN) provides preventative foot care and patient education, supporting patients developing self-management skills and preventing foot-related complications. This team-based, short-term program is designed for low-to moderate-risk patients and focuses on preventative foot care, education, and self-management support.
The Foot Care Nurse provides foot care and non-complex lower leg assessments; non-invasive interventions, nail trimming/filing, corn/callous treatment; self-management teaching.
The Foot Care Nurse provides a high quality of evidence-based health care to the practice population and in accordance with the standards defined by the College of LPNS’ and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA).
Key Responsibilities
Assessment
- Assesses and identifies the real and potential risks in order to optimize foot care health and well-being.
- Assesses footwear and gait analysis.
Intervention
- Utilizes health coaching/case management approaches when assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating foot care needs of the patient.
- Utilizes motivational interviewing techniques and behavioral change management to provide support, advice and additional resources to empower patients to achieve goals in health behaviour changes, and ultimately self-management of foot care.
- Provides comprehensive assessments and health screening.
- Teaches, councils, and advocates to enhance health and well-being with an emphasis on prevention of foot care problems and/or diabetes disease progression.
- Participates in quality improvement development at the clinic level.
- Monitors the assessment data, the ongoing health status of the individual/family, recognizes changes in health care needs, and adjusts the care plan accordingly.
- Completes a full lower leg assessment (skin and nails or feet, bony prominences,
sensation testing using a 10-g monofilament, checking blood flow and pedal pulses, wound and/or infection assessment).
- Treats low to moderate risk foot issues with non-invasive procedures: ingrown toenails, callouses, corns, and other foot complications related to diabetes.
- Creates individualized treatment plans focusing on patient goals and health education
- Empowers patients to self-manage their foot care.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Mentors’ colleagues and nursing students in areas of expertise and seeks mentorship to achieve full potential in professional development.
Documentation
- Documents all phases of patient care in the appropriate Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to maintain accurate and timely records, as well as recording the details of clinical interactions in MPCN evaluation systems.
Community Engagement
- Participates in community activities within the Mosaic PCN catchment area, including health fairs, conferences, and other community events that promote Mosaic programs and services.
Safety
- Promotes a healthy and protected clinic environment.
- Identifies risk and safety issues and reports appropriately.
- Meets infection prevention and control requirements by adhering to applicable guidelines and practices.
- Uses equipment and supplies according to established standards and procedures.
- Disposes of and handles hazardous materials according to WHMIS and Mosaic PCN guidelines and procedures.
Professional Development
- Identifies and works to achie
📌 Footcare Nurse (Canada)
🏢 1438690 Alberta Ltd o/a Mosaic Primary C
📍 Canada