Diabetes Educator

Dilico-Anishinabek-Family-Care; Thunder Bay; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

OMERS Pension plan

Generous paid vacation for permanent

Paid time off at Christmas above paid

EFAP for employees and families

Dental, healthcare, vision benefits

Make a difference in the community

Job summary

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care is hiring a Certified Diabetes Educator in Thunder Bay, ON. You will deliver diabetes education to First Nations communities, host monthly sessions, and coordinate quarterly screening clinics, while researching trends and addressing service gaps to improve health outcomes.

The role requires a BScN, Diabetes Educator Certification, and willingness to travel; CPR/First Aid and Ontario driver’s license are essential.

Qualifications

• BScN degree is required.
• Good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Diabetes Educator Certification is required.
• Diabetes/Advanced foot care certification is an asset.
• Three years' experience in community-based service delivery and public health education.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and provide on-call service on a rotation basis.
• Must be CPR and Standard First Aid certified.
• Regulatory body registration evidence required.
• Must have Ontario Driver's Licence and access to a vehicle.
• Criminal records and vulnerable sector check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver diabetes public health education to First Nations communities.
• Lead monthly education sessions.
• Coordinate quarterly diabetes screening clinics.
• Research trends and prevalence of diabetes in the community.
• Identify service gaps and address diabetes intervention needs.
• Develop and/or purchase educational materials for education sessions.
• Facilitate access to secondary and tertiary care as needed.
• Promote positive health care changes within the community.

Education

BScN Degree

Tools

CPR

Standard First Aid

Job description

• Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
• OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
• Generous paid vacation time for Permanent employees
• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
• EFAP available to all employees and their families
• Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services for Permanent employees
• A chance to make a difference in the community

Positions Available: 1-Full-Time Permanent

Position Location: Thunder Bay, ON

Competition #: 1674

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Community Health Service Manager, the Certified Diabetes Educator will be responsible for the delivery of diabetes public health and education to First Nations communities. This will include the delivery of monthly education sessions, the coordination of quarterly screening clinics, researching current trends and prevalence of diabetes, reviewing, identifying, and addressing servicegaps with respect to diabetes intervention, development and/or purchase of educational materials, and facilitating access to secondary and tertiary care where necessary. The Certified Diabetes Educator will positively impact the lives of the community members of the First Nation, provide community members with the education needed to manage their health, and provide current and research-based education to community members and serve the community by promoting positive health care changes.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A BScN Degree is required
• Good standings with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Diabetes Educator Certification is required
• Diabetes/Advanced foot care certification is an asset.
• Three (3) years' experience in community-based service delivery, knowledge and experience in the delivery of public health and education programs, previous experience in the delivery of diabetes education.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, provide on-call service on a rotational basis
• Must be certified in CPR and Standard First Aid
• The regulated health care provider must provide evidence of registration with the appropriate regulatory body
• Must possess be able to travel regularly, have a valid Ontario Driver's License and have access to a personal vehicle
• Criminal records search and vulnerable sector search

As an Indigenous Agency Dilico gives preference to Indigenous people.

Dilico is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care

200 Anemki Place | Fort William First Nation | ON | P7J1L6