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:
1.Provide diabetes self-management education
- Providing education for individuals, family, community health promotion and chronic illness prevention
2.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
3.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
4.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
Requirements:
Mandatory
- Completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
- Registration in good standing with the College Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
- One to three years' experience working in clinical and/or community
- 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
- 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
RN - Diabetes Wellness Team in Ottawa employer: Noojmowin Teg
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