Diabetes Educator - Registered Nurse/Registered Dietitian

at  NorWest Community Health Centres

1 FTE

Longlac Site
One of a network of provincial community health centres, the NorWest Community Health Centres is acommunity based, non-profit organization funded by Ontario Health, emphasizing access to primary health care and prevention programs and services.
We are currently seeking a full time Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) who as a valuable member of the Community Health Centre team will provide individual and group education programs and work collaboratively within an interprofessional model of care.
The position has a competitive salary and the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Dietitian, with current registration in good standing with The College of Dietitians of Ontario.OR Registered Nurse, with current registration in good standing with The College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Experience in Diabetes Care of adult Clients is required.
• Certified Diabetes Educator designation is an asset.
• Experience in supporting individuals with complex chronic diseases with self-management and diabetes prevention required.
• Experience with adult learning principles.
• Motivational Interviewing Training is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, group facilitation and teaching skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with an interprofessional team.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to health issues particularly within populations who face barriers to accessing care (under housed, living with mental health challenges or diagnoses, current or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers, non-insured).
• Knowledge and proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel/MS Word) and electronic medical record system experience.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends may be required.
• Valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle and ability to travel to other service locations.

Please refer the Job description for details