Nursing Foot Care Services
Services focus on supportive, preventative nursing foot care tailored to individual needs.
Services May Include:
- A quick, comprehensive assessment of the lower limbs and feet
- Routine nail trimming and maintenance
- Thickened and fungal nail reduction within nursing scope
- Callus and corn care appropriate to nursing practice
- Skin, nail, and circulation observation
- Monitoring of diabetic or higher-risk feet
- Foot health education and preventative guidance
Specialized Ingrown Nail Care
Onyfix® Certified — Non-Invasive Ingrown Nail Correction
This non-surgical nail correction system:
- Helps guide nail growth over time
- Avoids surgical procedures
- May reduce pressure or discomfort associated with involuted nails
- Is provided as supportive care within nursing scope
Additional fee applies. Referral will be recommended if medical or surgical treatment is required.
Infection Prevention & Safety
Client safety and professional accountability are priorities. Practice includes:
- Single-use sterile instruments
- Medical-grade infection prevention practices
- Professional nursing documentation
- Care provided according to provincial nursing standards
Scope of Care — When Referral Is Recommended
Nursing foot care services are preventative and supportive in nature. Referral to an appropriate healthcare provider may be recommended for:
- Active infections requiring prescription treatment
- Open wounds, ulcers, or non-healing lesions
- Suspected skin cancers or abnormal growths
- Severe ingrown nails requiring surgical care
- Conditions requiring medical diagnosis
- Acute injuries, fractures, or significant swelling
- Systemic concerns outside nursing scope
This helps ensure safe, appropriate care.
