Diabetes Educator

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!

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse (CDE) to join our Diabetic Education Centre for the position of Diabetes Educator.

Employment Status: CasualHours of Work: Must be available for day and evening shifts (subject to change)Location: Humber River Health, Wilson Site Labour Group: ONAReporting Relationship:  Manager, Ambulatory Medical ClinicsHourly Rate: $38.00 - $56.78

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

Requirements:

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing as a Registered Nurse
• 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.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows as a Huron Consulting hospital. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health, is a priority.  We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.