Chiropodist in Brampton

As a key member of the hemodialysis care team at William Osler Health System, the chiropodist will work on the hemodialysis unit(s) to provide preventative foot screening and active care of foot pathology to all chronic hemodialysis unit patients.

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario
• Graduate of a recognized Chiropody or Podiatric Medicine Program
• Experience and implementation of training and practice guidelines of Diabetes Canada, Wounds Canada and the International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot
• 1 year experience preferred
• Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
• Experience in the area of advanced wound care is an asset
• Experience working with a variety of populations (e.g. seniors, newcomers, LGBTQ+, individuals with chronic and acute conditions, Indigenous peoples) is an asset
• Work effectively, both independently and as part of an inter-disciplinary team
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to clearly convey information and ideas

Accountabilities

• Deliver patient care on the hemodialysis units of the hospital network (William Osler Health System) in accordance with all hospital policies
• Implement and deliver periodic (every 6 weeks) foot screening for all chronic hemodialysis unit patients
• Provide education to patients and their caregivers on foot health
• Provide education to the interprofessional hemodialysis unit care team on preventative foot care and the treatment of foot complications
• Maintain accurate clinical care records of all patient encounters as per hospital policy
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team
• Lead role to standardize foot care across dialysis population and provide direction and support (contributing to patient care plan) of patients with active foot complications
• Recognize patients having conditions beyond their scope of practice and, in consultation with the nephrologist and the hemodialysis unit care team, initiate care strategies including investigations, treatment and referral to other health care professionals (e.g. wound clinic, vascular surgery, infectious disease)
• Provides information, assistance or service in support of others – i.e. to collect or process information or data for use by other jobs

Additional Information

• Hours: Currently days, 8 hours including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)
• Salary: Minimum: $41.24 per hour Maximum: $53.49 per hour
• Applications are still open for external applicants
• Internal application deadline: October 30, 2026

Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at human.resources@williamoslerhs.ca. While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.