Chronic Disease Program: Registered Nurse - Diabetes Education Program

2024 Job Description

Black Creek CHC is a community-based primary care organization that is committed to addressing the social determinants of health in a client-centered, equity driven manner. Our inter-disciplinary team of care providers provides comprehensive primary health care to registered clients of our Centre. We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team and participate in the delivery of programs and services to community members.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive health care to clients of adult and older adult age range, within the R.N.’s scope of practice according to the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses. If you are interested in addressing individual, group and community health issues while working in a supportive environment and maintaining a positive work-life balance, you will be interested in joining our team

Key Responsibilities:

· Health education & supportive counselling to clients, their families, and the community at-large

· Provides one to one and group diabetes care and education on essential self-management

· Conducts comprehensive health assessments of adults and older adults with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes

· Ensures that practice is consistent with Nursing competencies, standards of practice, and clinical practice guidelines

· Works with medical directives and adjust insulin as appropriate

· Completes documentation as required

· Refers clients to community resources; Makes internal referrals as appropriate

· Advocates on behalf of clients within the team, program, organization and community

· Practices collaboratively and communicates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary health care team

· Provides consultation and support to members of the primary care team (MDs, NPs) and Chronic Disease team, as required

· Maintains necessary supplies of education and clinical tools (i.e. Glucometers, insulin pens)

· Resource development and updates to medical directives as required

· Assists in the orientation/preceptorship of new staff members and students

· Participates in on-going quality improvement initiatives, including chart audits

Qualifications:

· Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, in good standings

· Baccalaureate degree in Nursing Science or Diploma in Nursing with three to five years of clinical experience

· Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification is an asset

· Training in Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) an asset

· Experience in community health and/or family practice setting

· Knowledge of the determinants of heath and health promotion strategies

· Clinical practice experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team

· Experience within a multi-cultural and socio-economically diverse community

· Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

· Fluency in a second language relevant to BCCHC’s catchment is an asset

· Proficiency in the use of computers and various software applications including Electronic Medical Records (i.e. TELUS PSS, etc.)

· Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and at multiple locations as desired

Reports to: Manager, Integrated Client Services