Diabetes Nurse Educator (Registered Nurse) , Allied Health Program

#Summary 

#About the organization 

LAMP Community Health Centre is a multi-service, community based charitable organization that provides a wide range of programs and services to improve a person's health. LAMP uses a co-ordinated approach to connect people to medical services and other programs that build personal resources. By providing services that improve physical, emotional, social and economic well-being, people can better control their health and environment.

Our organization is grounded in principles of health equity, and we are committed to delivering services and programs through an anti-racism, anti-oppression lens.  We strive to create a healthier community by putting people first and addressing systemic barriers to care.

#About the position 

• Provide assessment and counselling for clients living with pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes, taking into consideration client’s level of knowledge, readiness to change, medical and non-medical factors and socio-demographic background.

• Develop health improvement plan in partnership with the client by integrating information about health status, clinical practice guidelines, and available community resources.

• Ensure complete, accurate, and timely documentation of program activities using electronic medical records.

• Plan, develop and facilitate health education sessions on various topics related to diabetes in both individual and group settings.

• Participate in the development and improvement of team and organizational procedures, workflows and policies as assigned.

• Identify and build relationships with various community partners.

#Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as an RN;

• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) credentials or current enrollment would be an asset.

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate information and ideas to support understanding with diverse demographics, newcomers, and individuals with language barriers

• Strong knowledge of diabetes pathophysiology, related laboratory values, and pharmacotherapy.

• Experience with insulin titration, oral medication management and use of medical directives is an asset.

• Demonstrated ability to teach and facilitate groups using principles of adult learning.

• Positive attitude and dependable with strong initiative and the ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented atmosphere.

• First Aid and BLS certification required and must be kept current.

• Valid Driver’s License is an asset.