Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.
Land acknowledgement:
Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty.
Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.

Who you are:

• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

What We Need:
As a member of the Adult Diabetes Clinic team, you will provide diabetes education to our patients in the outpatient clinics in both group and individual settings. In this role, you will, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary health care team, be responsible for comprehensive assessment, care planning and education for patients and families with Diabetes. You will practice in an environment where the emphasis is on professional practice and customer education, empowerment and encouragement;
You will co-ordinate your services with the other staff in the Clinic, which may require day and evenings as well as potential travel to our satellite sites. In addition, you will participate in ongoing quality improvement and promotional activities, committees and the development of standards and policies as it relates to our Diabetes Program.
Your strong counselling skills coupled with well-developed analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills will assist you in the provision of quality patient care.

What you bring to the role:

• Current certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario; BScN Preferred
• A minimum of two years recent experience in a diabetes education/diabetes management setting; Certified Diabetes Educator designation required
• Knowledge of the South Asian; South East Asian culture and ability to speak in a South Asian and South East Asian language is an asset
• Evidence of ongoing professional development, continuing education and leadership skills
• Excellent knowledge of diabetes education/management best practices
• Excellent knowledge of insulin and Oral Anti-Hyperglycemia agent (OHA) treatment modalities and associated demonstrated proficiency in insulin/OHA adjustment
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, teaching and organizational skills
• Certified Pump Trainer designation is an asset; Excellent knowledge of continuous glucose monitor and insulin pump management principles is preferred;
• Computer skills are essential
• Ability to work independently and as part of a interprofessional health care team
• Must have own transportation and the flexibility to work some evenings in various community settings
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
• Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Work Schedule:
The hours of work are: 8 or 12 hour shifts over the Monday to Friday period. Please note schedules vary to ensure adequate coverage during the week
Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.
Compensation:

• Current certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario; BScN Preferred
• A minimum of two years recent experience in a diabetes education/diabetes management setting; Certified Diabetes Educator designation required
• Knowledge of the South Asian; South East Asian culture and ability to speak in a South Asian and South East Asian language is an asset
• Evidence of ongoing professional development, continuing education and leadership skills
• Excellent knowledge of diabetes education/management best practices
• Excellent knowledge of insulin and Oral Anti-Hyperglycemia agent (OHA) treatment modalities and associated demonstrated proficiency in insulin/OHA adjustment
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, teaching and organizational skills
• Certified Pump Trainer designation is an asset; Excellent knowledge of continuous glucose monitor and insulin pump management principles is preferred;
• Computer skills are essential
• Ability to work independently and as part of a interprofessional health care team
• Must have own transportation and the flexibility to work some evenings in various community settings
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
• Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as require