Registered Nurse/Diabetes Educator

Registered Nurse/Diabetes Educator

Permanent Full-time

Blanche River Health Offers:   

• INCENTIVE PACKAGES AVAILABLE!!! EAP program, ‘perks’ program. A commitment to professional and personal development including an Education Bursary program. A commitment to employee Wellness including work-life balance A commitment to a diverse, supportive and equitable workplace A commitment to a culture of safety and of mutual respect that is free from discrimination and harassment

Compensation & Benefits Information

• Rate of pay: $52.33, as per the Ontario Nurses Association (ONA) Collective Agreement Eligibility to enroll in the HEALTHCARE OF ONTARIO PENSION PLAN (HOOPP).  Click on the link provided for more information - https://hoopp.com/ Paid vacation & benefits coverage, as per the ONA Collective Agreement

Summary:

This position is based out of New Liskeard within the Temiskaming Diabetes Program.  The Registered Nurse/Diabetes Educator functions as a team member to deliver diabetes education to clients, healthcare teams and their support lay persons on an individual and group basis.  This can involve, but is not limited to, client assessment, intervention and evaluation, program development, liaison/coordination of existing community services, education and prevention promotion to the community and healthcare providers, related quality assurance and activity, as well as maintaining a strong knowledge base of all aspects of diabetes management. 

Requirements:

• Minimum of five (5) years of recent acute care experience is required. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment including internal and external partners is required. Demonstrated strong leadership ability is required. Demonstrated facilitation, critical thinking and problem-solving skills is required. Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills are required. Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and thrive in a dynamic environment is required. Active and proven engagement in continuous quality improvement is required. Experience with Meditech is required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office is required. Demonstrated knowledge of the various bed types within Blanche River Health, individual admission criteria unique to each unit, i.e., Acute Surgery/Medicine, Complex Continuing Care, Rehabilitation, Assess-Restore Beds, Mental Health etc. is preferred. Bilingualism in French and English is preferred.

Kirkland Lake - For more information regarding the town of Kirkland Lake please click on the link provided

https://www.discoverkl.ca/

Englehart – For more information regarding the town of Englehart please click on the link provided

https://www.englehart.ca/

Please submit your resume by April 28, 2023.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.  Blanche River Health is an equal opportunity employer.  We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.