To display this page you need a browser with JavaScript support. Requisition #: DIAB2401 Job Category: Nursing Department: Diabetes Clinic (DIAB) Job Type: Casual Standard Work Hours: casual Open Positions: 1 Job Number: J0224-1280 OVERVIEW Reporting to Manager Ambulatory OPD and Diabetes InPt/OutPt Services the Diabetes Educator RN provides focused diabetes self-management education to Prenatal, Adult Type1, and complex Adult Type2 Diabetes patients referred for Specialized tertiary care. EDUCATION - Bacchalaureate degree in Nursing is an asset. - Current Certification in Diabetes Education (CDE) required. - Competent to perform CPR at a Basic Cardiac Life Support level. QUALIFICATIONS - Current RN license in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required. - Minimum 2 years direct diabetes education experience including individual counselling and Group education is required. - Minimum 3 years Nursing experience with specific knowledge and experience in adult Medicine and diabetes complications is required. - Good working knowledge of Type 1 diabetes management, diabetes in pregnancy, and diabetes care challenges in the frail elderly is required. - Familiarity with Type 1 self-management support of personal sc insulin pumps, an asset. - Evidence of sound organizational skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a complex, fast-paced environment. - Excellent communication skills as they relate to individual counselling, Group education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. - Demonstrated commitment to ongoing self-directed professional education and clinical leadership. - Familiar with practical application of Adult learning principles and motivational enhancement in chronic disease self-management. Respects patient autonomy, and promotes patient self-efficacy. - Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers, community and public. - Knowledge and comfort using MS Office, and evolving e-health applications. - Comfort and skill assessing, educating and engaing patients in self-management using virtual means. - Ability to perform the essential duties and physical demands of the position. - Demonstrated pattern of good attendance and work record. - Commitment to safety standards and practices including staff safety, patient safety, and environmental safety. - All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario. - All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH. - All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices. Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code. Are you interested in this job? Header Profile options Job OpportunitiesCareer AlertMy ProfileHelp