RN - Diabetes Wellness Team

Location: Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands

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

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