RN - Diabetes Wellness Team

Noojmowin Teg Health Centre; Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Noojmowin Teg Health Centre in Ontario is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) and Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) to provide diabetes self-management education and collaborate with healthcare providers. The role involves assessing and implementing care plans while engaging in community health promotion and chronic illness prevention. Requirements include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, CNO registration, and preferred experience in diabetes education, especially within Indigenous communities.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
• Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• One to three years’ experience working in clinical and/or community settings.
• Current CPR Level C and First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide diabetes self-management education.
• Implement and monitor client care plans.
• Collaborate with health care providers for effective management.
• Assist with the development and evaluation of diabetes education services.

Skills

Interactive teaching techniques for groups

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Time management skills

Interpersonal relations

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)

Job description

Summary

Work within the scope of a Registered Nurse (RN) and Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) to assess, plan, and implement diabetes and chronic disease related self‑management. Work collaboratively with Diabetes Wellness Team (DWT) members as required. Contribute to a shared care model. Work with relative autonomy utilizing medical directives specific to the DWT. Provide self‑management education to clients, families and communities.

Duties

• Provide diabetes self‑management education
• Providing education for individuals, family, community health promotion and chronic illness prevention
• Implement and monitor client care plans
• Complete health assessments, plan, implementation, and evaluation of individual care plans to promote self‑management of diabetes and chronic illness
• Work alongside the DWT Registered Dietitian to provide a comprehensive health assessment
• Review lab values related to chronic disease management
• Complete medication reconciliations and provide education with respect to mechanism of action and physiological response
• Provide best practice medication recommendations
• Collaborate with health care providers and clients to ensure that appropriate management, referral and responses to enquiries are provided
• Perform administrative duties in support of the organization’s goals and objectives
• Prepare statistical reports for reporting and evaluation purposes
• Participate in and promote the interdisciplinary provider model
• Assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of diabetes education and treatment services
• Maintain inventory of supplies and place orders to refill inventory as required
• Analyze information from individual clients to identify broader implications for health within the communities
• Assist with the development and evaluation of policies, protocols, procedures, and advanced directives to improve client care and/or to promote efficient utilization of resources
• Provide consultation services to community groups, agencies, and health center employees
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Engage in professional development to maintain current skills and knowledge regarding the scope of the position
• Assist in the development and implementation of the organization’s quality improvement initiatives
• Network with partner agencies to improve practices, enhance services and move forward shared initiatives relevant to the position

Mandatory Requirements

• Completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
• Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• One to three years’ experience working in clinical and/or community settings
• One to three years’ experience delivering diabetes education is an asset
• Certified Diabetes Education (CDE) with the Canadian Diabetes Educators Certification Board or be eligible to write and successfully pass the Certification exam and/or working towards completion of the Certificate of Diabetes Education program
• Valid Class G driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
• Current CPR Level C and First Aid Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Membership with Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO)
• Advanced Nursing Foot Care Certification
• Venipuncture
• Experience working in a community diabetes wellness program
• Experience working in Indigenous communities
• Experience working within an electronic medical record system

Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of diabetes management and risk reduction
• Knowledge of the Indigenous communities of Manitoulin Island
• Knowledge of the service providers within the Manitoulin Island catchment area
• Knowledge of Indigenous health issues
• Understanding and sensitivity for the Anishinaabe culture

Skills

• Skilled in interactive teaching techniques for groups
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Skilled in the assessment of clients’ physical and emotional needs is essential
• Strong time management skills
• Skilled in interpersonal relations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Ability

• Strong ability to provide effective group facilitation
• Strong ability to prioritize, plan, organize and schedule
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to speak Anishinaabemowin is an asset

Work Conditions

• Potential exposure to biohazards and infectious diseases
• Frequent long‑distance travel required
• Frequent sitting required