Nurse Counsellor Diabetes Education (Job ID: 8932)
St. Joseph's Health Centre site is looking for a highly motivated and self-directed Registered Nurse (RN), Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) to join its dynamic inter-professional team of endocrinologists and diabetes educators working in the Diabetes Management Program. St. Joseph's Health Centre serves a complex population of patients living with Diabetes and chronic disease. The RN,CDE works within the outpatient setting providing education to patients with type 1 diabetes (on MDI or insulin pumps), type 2 diabetes with complex medical needs and individuals with diabetes in pregnancy.. The successful candidate will be responsible to provide excellent care to a diverse and complex patient population in a fast-paced setting.. As part of the diabetes management program the nurse counsellor will work independently and collaboratively in the diabetes clinic, 1:1 appointments and group education setting.
The RN shares their knowledge and expertise with others and contributes to the advancement of nursing practice excellence. The RN continually enhances their own practice and competencies through ongoing learning, education, experience and reflective practice.
Primary Responsibilities RN,CDE
• Work in our outpatient clinics providing services in individual, group and virtual care settings.
• Provide collaborative comprehensive assessment and education for patients and families
• taking into considerationthe social determinants of health.
• Uses a variety of teaching methods and principles of adult education to engage with clients to enhance client self-management including insulin titration.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families and all members of the healthcare team
• Management of patients on an insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor technology
• Ensures continuity of care by maintaining up to-date medical records, communicating with the clients primary care provider and other service providers, and making referrals where appropriate
• Advocates on behalf of clients with respect to systemic issues as they arise
• Assists in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care and evaluates its ongoing effectiveness.
Qualifications
• Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification required
• Current BCLS certificate required
• Minimum of 3-5 years recent experience in a Diabetes Management/Education Program
• Experience with Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) technology including sensor insertion/training and analysis/interpretation of reports
• Experience with insulin pumps including working knowledge of current insulin pumps available in Canada and interpretation of reports
• Demonstrates problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrates excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to function both independently and as an interprofessional team member in a fast-paced demanding environment
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good working knowledge of Electronic Medical Record eg EPIC an asset
• Excellent attendance record required
As a condition of employment, all external hires will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination or documentation unless a valid accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code exists. All internal candidates must be in compliance with Unity Health Toronto's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Please note, proof of vaccination must
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