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Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.
Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team.
At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital.
Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.
At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!
Right now we are looking for a Diabetic Educator to work with our Diabetes Education Centre.
Employment Status:
Temporary Part-Time
Duration:
March 1 2027
Reporting Relationship:
Hourly Rate: $
Union Group: ONA
Hours of work: Rotating shifts, 12 hours, days/nights/weekends
Location:
Humber River Health, Wilson site
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
Qualifications:
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
Proficiency in a second language used in the community served would be an asset
Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber…
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