Department: Diabetes Education Centre
Initial competition is now closed.
We are continuing to accept applications until a candidate is selected.

The purpose of the Diabetes Education Centre is to provide assessment, education and support to individuals affected by diabetes and their families/support systems in a multidisciplinary out-patient setting. Referrals are accepted from physicians as well as other health care professionals. Appointments are required. The diabetes education and support team members include Registered Dietitians, Registered Nurses and a Registered Social Worker. Individual consultation, group education classes, and diabetes awareness presentations are available. The North Bay office is a full time service and offers access to specialized diabetes services including diabetes & pregnancy counselling; a provincially designated paediatric diabetes program; and an insulin pump program.

QUALIFICATIONS

Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (completed within the last twelve (12) months)

Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) designation, or working toward certification, is required

Recent experience as a Diabetes Educator within the last two (2) years is required

Experience developing diabetes education resources and programs for adult and pediatric populations is required

Knowledge of adult and pediatric teaching and learning principles, combined with recent experience providing diabetes education, is required

Certified Insulin Pump Trainer is required

Experience providing insulin pump training to adult and pediatric populations is required

Experience with policy development is considered an asset

Membership in the Educator Section of Diabetes Canada is considered an asset

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with members of the interprofessional team,



clients, families, regional support services, and community partners is required

Ability to provide health education to individuals and groups is required

Commitment to annual continuing education and continuous quality improvement is required

Ability to effectively assume a leadership role as a collaborative member of the health care team is required

Ability to assume responsibility for patient care within a total patient care environment is required

Ability to meet the physical demands required to provide nursing care to all patients

Ability to problem-solve and function effectively in a fast-paced environment is required

Excellent assessment, critical thinking, and intervention skills

Basic computer skills

Demonstrated commitment to ensuring the safety of self, fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors

Demonstrated commitment to supporting and contributing to a culture of safety and the prevention of adverse health events within the organization

Good attendance and work record required

Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the ONA Local 020 Collective Agreement
North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

All new hires are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment.

NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL PROSPECT EMPLOYER
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