Status: 0.5 FTE (13 Months Contract)
Location: Gateway Community Health Centre, Tweed, Ontario Onsite
Salary Range: $49,400 to $61,800 annually, based on qualifications and experience
Reports To: Manager, Primary Care

Join Our Team

Gateway Community Health Centre is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with specialized training in foot care to provide advanced foot care and diabetes foot assessments for community members who may face barriers to accessing these services.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health, mobility, and wellbeing of individuals in Tweed and the surrounding area while working within a supportive interdisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide advanced foot care and diabetes foot assessments.
- Identify foot-related concerns requiring additional assessment, treatment, or referral.
- Educate clients on foot health, diabetes-related foot care, injury prevention, and self-management.
- Document assessments, treatments, referrals, and client education in the electronic medical record.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals.
- Follow Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) protocols and maintain a safe clinical environment.

Qualifications

- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse in good standing.
- Recognized Foot Care Nursing certification.




- Experience providing advanced foot care and diabetes foot assessments.
- Knowledge of diabetic foot complications and appropriate referral processes.
- Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and computer applications.
- Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation are considered assets.

Why Join Gateway?

- Comprehensive benefits package, including pension, dental, and vision care.
- Supportive and collaborative team workplace.
- Opportunities for professional development and ongoing learning.
- Commitment to work-life balance.
- Meaningful work that improves community health and wellbeing.

About Gateway CHC

Gateway Community Health Centre is a community-driven organization dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of individuals and families throughout Tweed and surrounding communities through accessible, person-centred care.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter to:

Email: [email protected]

Work Location: In Person, Tweed, Ontario
Schedule: Monday to Friday; occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

Gateway Community Health Centre is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to contact Human Resources.

Pay: $49,400.00-$61,800.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Footcare RPN (Tweed)
🏢 GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE
📍 Tweed