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Registered Nurse Diabetes Clinics

Employer
Unity Health
Location
Toronto (City), Ontario
Salary
$34.24 - $48.17, 25 yrs.$49.02
Closing date
Jun 17, 2023

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Discipline
Registered Nurse
Work Setting
Hospital / Health Centre
Hours
Full-time

The Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology serves the needs of adults with Type 1 Diabetes and those with Type 2 Diabetes who require insulin. Our team works within a changing environment and within inter-professional teams to advocate for and promote wellness while ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and ethical care. The RN shares his/her knowledge and expertise with others and contributes to the advancement of nursing practice excellence. The RN continually enhances his/her practice and competencies through ongoing learning, education, experience and reflective practice.

As part of our inter-professional team, which includes Registered Nurses, Registered Dietitians, a Pharmacist, Chiropodist, Social Worker and our Endocrinologists, the RN works collaboratively with all disciplines. Our centre provides individualized care and education within group and individual sessions, through outreach opportunities and in a variety of clinic settings. Our centre supports patients under a medical directive.

While the role is primarily an outpatient role in the Diabetes Clinic, the RN may provide support for endocrine testing, the Diabetes and Pregnancy Clinic or inpatient diabetes education.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The primary role of the RN is to provide holistic, evidence-based, culturally appropriate, patient-centered quality care in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario standards and Unity Health Toronto’s mission, vision, values and policies. The RN optimizes the patient’s experience and care outcomes by:
• Being accountable for one’s decisions and professional practice; 
• Establishing a therapeutic relationship with the patient;
• Collaborating with other members of the patient’s care team; and,
• Coordinating and communicating patient care activities.

The RN has 4 key areas of responsibility:

Patient Care: 
• Acquires information to assess and prioritize patient care and learning needs
• Works together with the patient to develops a plan of care
• Engages in critical inquiry and reflection to select evidence-based interventions
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care and adjusts the plan as needed
• Anticipates, recognizes and addresses rapidly changing situations
• Provides health education to patients and their families using effective teaching strategies
• Documents observations, assessments and care provision
• Refers patient to other agencies or services as needed

Collaboration & Coordination
• Serves as the primary resource for organizing and coordinating patient care activities
• Establishes and maintains respectful, collaborative, therapeutic and inter-professional relationships
• Coordinates and communicates patient care activities for a safe and seamless transition and appropriate transfer of accountability
• Participates in hospital committees and other groups

Leadership
• Aligns behavior with Unity Health Toronto’s vision, mission and values and Code of Conduct
• Supports the advancement of professional practice
• Utilizes effective judgment in assigning patient care activities
• Engages in self-reflection, performance review and ongoing learning
• Participates in mentoring, teaching and /or coaching students, co-workers and other regulated and unregulated health professionals 
• Embraces change that leads to improved nursing practice and better patient outcomes
• Advocates for a safe and healthy work environment

Research
• Participates in or supports research projects
• Supports and participates in evidence based practice implementation and quality improvement initiatives

The Diabetes Clinic is looking for a highly motivated and self-directed Registered Nurse to join its dynamic inter-professional team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • BLS Certification
  • Canadian Diabetes Educator Certification (CDE)
  • Minimum 2-3 years of clinical experience working directly with patients and families living with Type 1 diabetes or those requiring insulin
  • Experience with diabetes technology (insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors) and certified insulin pump trainer
  • Experience with managing diabetes in pregnancy an asset
  • Experience in developing and delivering patient education material (written and group classes)
  • Experience in mentoring/training students and community educators an asset
  • Experience working in an ambulatory care setting
  • Knowledge and ability to apply adult learning principles
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other professions
  • Ability to work autonomously under a medical directive
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proven planning, time management, organization and coordination skills

As a condition of employment, all external hires will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination or documentation unless a valid accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code exists.  Please note, if you are extended an offer of employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination in Ontario QR Code format. All internal candidates must be in compliance with Unity Health Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. 

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