Diabetes Educator (Registered Dietitian/Registered Nurse)

LMC Healthcare•Brampton, ON

3d•CA$59,000 - CA$84,000•Hybrid

About The Position

LMC Healthcare (LMC) is Canada’s largest specialist care provider in diabetes & endocrinology, transforming diabetes care by making it more accessible, comprehensive, and patient-centric. LMC has 11 multi-disciplinary centers of excellence located in Ontario and Alberta, with over 50 Endocrinologists supported by an interdisciplinary team. This role is for a permanent full-time Diabetes Educator - Registered Dietitian at the Brampton location, operating on a hybrid model based on clinic needs.

Requirements

A valid RD/RN license in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario/College of Nurses of Ontario
Experience teaching/counseling individuals and groups of people.
Must obtain or be working towards CDE designation.
Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing and access to a personal vehicle.

Nice To Haves

South Asian language competency is an asset (Urdu/Hindi, Punjabi)
Experience in motivational interviewing and other evidence-based coaching techniques an asset.
Health coaching experience is welcomed, or open to training as a health coach.

Responsibilities

Educate and advise patients on self-management skills in both individual and group settings focusing primarily on diabetes and secondarily on other health conditions such as general health & metabolic conditions (weight management & obesity).
Develop a care plan for patients and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, as needed.
Complete detailed patient encounters within EMR system.
Teach administration of insulin effectively, including titration and management, as per medical directives (for applicable patients).
Teach self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) effectively for patients living with diabetes, as per medical directives.
Perform patient follow ups in person or remotely (email, telephone, video).
Obtain relevant health history of patients.
Provide consultation as requested to community groups, partners, and team members.
Training of additional staff and any new educators, as required.
Effectively communicate with patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
Employ information technology appropriately for patient care (i.e., statistical tracking).
Stay current and aware of opportunities to implement new, evidenced-based methods of patient assessment and treatment.
Assist with research studies as needed including providing diet counseling for those patients enrolled in research studies.
Teach evening virtual workshops, as required.
Complete a minimum of 2 community outreach events annually.
Complete annual outreach calls.
Assist with program implementation which includes reviewing patient charts, entering data, & following program guidelines.
Responsible for administrative tasks (can be delegated to administrative staff/volunteers/interns as needed). These responsibilities include but are not limited to: rescheduling follow-up appointments, creating workshop folders, ordering supplies & medications, tracking patient visits, & entering data for programs.
Participate in Journal Clubs & other group learning opportunities.
Participate in disseminating the program vision.
Participate and promote non-ministry funded LMC initiatives, including paid and non-paid services.