Registered Nurse Diabetes Education Centre
About The Position
Humber River Health is seeking a Diabetic Educator to work with their Diabetes Education Centre. Humber River Health is North America’s first fully digital hospital, opening in 2015. They serve a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto and prioritize Equity, Inclusivity, and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team. The hospital utilizes a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to improve patient care, reduce inefficiencies, and minimize errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with the University of Toronto and Queen’s University, aiming to become a community academic hospital. Their Research Strategy is framed by Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology, and Community Connection. They are committed to high reliability care and are looking for individuals to lead the way in this journey.
Requirements
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing
- Minimum 2 years working experience in a Diabetes Education Program.
- Certification as a Diabetes Educator is required
- Experience in program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
- Experience with individual and group facilitation of education utilizing various adult learning principles
- Understanding of and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative, inter-disciplinary team environment
- Knowledge of chronic disease management beyond diabetes management required.
- Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to take initiative
- Sensitivity to and awareness of cultural, racial, economic and socially diverse communities
- Experienced in the use of computers, various software applications and EMR systems
- Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in a second language used in the community served would be an asset
- An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough nursing assessments of clients with diabetes, taking into consideration ethno-cultural backgrounds and the social determinants of health
- Collaborate with the Registered Dietitian and the Endocrinologist in development of client-focused health maintenance plans related to diabetes while utilizing a holistic and inter-disciplinary approach
- Use a variety of teaching methods and principles of adult education to engage with clients to enhance diabetes self-management in group and individual settings
- Ensure continuity of care by maintaining up-to-date medical records, communicating with the client’s primary care provider and other service providers, and making referrals where appropriate
- Advocate on behalf of clients with respect to systemic issues as they arise
- Regular monitoring of clients within scope of practice
- Act as an inpatient resource for patients that have a new diagnosis of diabetes or are experiencing challenges with diabetes management
- Engage in health promotion, outreach activities and diabetes education services in the community
- Participate in program planning, evaluation and resource development based on a client-centered, inter-disciplinary approach
- Act as a diabetes resource to staff members and community stakeholders
- Contribute to policy and protocol development in relation to clinical practice delivery and/or professional practice
- Participate in chart reviews and case conferences
- Maintain and develop professional competencies
Benefits
- Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement support
- Research and academic collaboration opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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