Job Description / Duties

Health Sciences North (HSN) is seeking an innovative individual for the position of Chiropodist to assess, treat, and prevent foot disorders in high-risk diabetes patients who require advanced foot care.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
The Diabetes Care Service (DCS) offers a specialized approach to meet the needs of patients who have been diagnosed with diabetes. At the DCS, the person living with diabetes is recognized as the most important member of the care team. The program exists to help people with self-management of this chronic disease. Controlling diabetes is the best way to prevent or delay its damaging long-term complications. The DCS promotes and provides timely access to quality diabetes education and care for those living in Greater Sudbury and Northeastern Ontario. Inter-professional health care team members are available to support people with diabetes. This team includes chiropodists, dietitians, endocrinologist, internist, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, physiotherapists and social workers.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, team environment and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity, you are encouraged to view the full job description on the HSN Careers Website.

HSN INCENTIVES
We offer a competitive salary and vacation, extended health and dental benefits.

We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our valued employees the security and peace of mind that comes with a defined benefit pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well-being and believe that a strong pension, like HOOPP, recognizes our employees and provides a stable foundation for their future as part of the overall compensation package. HOOPP is also a multi-employer pension plan, meaning it can be transferred between many organizations in the province. Join us and start building a future you can look forward to. For every dollar an employee contributes to HOOPP, the employer (HSN) contributes $1.26, meaning the plan is 55% funded by the employer, and 45% funded by the employee. All employees are eligible to join immediately upon hire.

Interested applicants are asked to apply directly to requisition # 7997 the HSN Careers Website at https://careers.hsnsudbury.ca/. This opportunity will remain posted until filled.

Qualifications / Required Skills

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a three (3) year Diploma in Chiropody, from an accredited college and current Certificate of Registration with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario (CCO). Certification in injection and aspiration techniques, soft tissue surgical procedures, and Pharmacology is required. Additionally, successful completion of a Diabetes Education and Care program or a designation as a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) is also required. We are looking for someone with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in an Inpatient or Outpatient department within a health care environment, with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with high-risk diabetes patients.

Additional Information

Health Sciences North is an organization dedicated to being patient and family focused, digitally enabled, and socially accountable, while supporting and developing our people and advancing our academic and research impact for Northeastern Ontario. We pride ourselves on being a learning hospital, providing professional development opportunities for our staff.

At HSN/HSNRI, we prioritize the physical and psychological wellness of all our staff through a variety of initiatives, aimed at creating a supportive and engaging workplace. Our Wellness Committee actively promotes health and well-being offering tips and resources to support wellness of our staff. We pride ourselves on recognizing our dedicated team members through Years of Service Celebrations and Excellence in Action Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements across the organization. We host Employee & Medical Staff appreciation events, and celebrations throughout the year, fostering a sense of community. Leadership development training is available to staff as well as an education fund, ensuring. Our people are our number one asset.

HSN provides support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), which is available for all HSN staff and family members regardless of status, position, affiliation, etc.

About Sudbury

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Contact Information

Interested applicants are asked to apply directly to requisition # 7997 the HSN Careers Website at https://careers.hsnsudbury.ca/. This opportunity will remain posted until filled.