Diabetes Educator- Rd/Rn

LMC Healthcare (LMC) is Canada’s largest specialist care provider in diabetes & endocrinology. We’re transforming diabetes care by making it more accessible, comprehensive and patient-centric than ever before. LMC has 13 multi-disciplinary centres of excellence and 22 clinical research sites located in 3 provinces (Ontario, Alberta, and Quebec). Our 60+ Endocrinologists, many of whom are nationally renowned for their areas of expertise, are supported by an interdisciplinary team of highly qualified Medical Office Administrators, Medical Assistants, Registered Nurses, Registered Dietitians, Physician Assistants, Pharmacists, Optometrists, Opticians, Optical Assistants, Chiropodists, Podiatrists, Health Coaches and Clinical Research Professionals.

Currently, our team is looking for Diabetes Educator (Registered Dietitian or Registered Nurse) who can work with us on a permanent full-time basis at our LMC Barrie location. Hybrid

Responsibilities:

• Perform patient follow-ups in person or remotely (email, telephone, OTN)
• Assist with DEP-specific program implementation which includes reviewing patient charts, entering data, & following program guidelines
• Complete a minimum of 2 community outreach events annually
• Provide consultation as requested to community groups, partners, and team members.
• Participate in Journal Clubs & other group learning opportunities
• Assist with Practice initiatives, as required
• Develop a care plan for patients with diabetes (Type 1, 2, GDM, Pre-Diabetes) and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, as needed
• Complete annual outreach calls
• Responsible for DEP administrative tasks (can be delegated to volunteers/interns as needed). These responsibilities include but are not limited to; rescheduling DEP follow-up appointments, creating workshop folders, ordering supplies & medications, tracking patient visits within LMC Manager, & entering data for DEP programs
• Teach the administration of insulin effectively, including titration and management, as per medical directives
• Educate and advise patients on diabetes self-management skills in both individual and group settings
• Assist with research studies as needed including providing diet counseling for those patients enrolled in research studies
• Employ information technology appropriately for patient care (i.e., statistical tracking)
• Assist with growing DEP awareness
• Effectively communicate with patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals
• Obtain relevant health history of patients
• Training of additional staff and any new educators, as required
• Stay current and aware of opportunities to implement new, evidenced-based methods of patient assessment and treatment
• Teach self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) effectively, as per medical directives
• Participate in disseminating the DEP vision – act as a Diabetes Ambassador

Requirements:

• A valid RD or RN license and in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario or College of Nurses of Ontario
• Good to have a valid driver’s license in good standing and access to a personal vehicle
• Must obtain or be working towards CDE designation
• Experience teaching/counselling individuals and groups of people
• A 4-year Food and Nutrition degree or Nursing degree from an accredited university
• Experience working with individuals with Type 1 diabetes and insulin pumps, preferred

LMC Healthcare values the health and well-being of our employees, clients, and patients and as such we have instituted a COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination policy for all employees. All candidates attending interviews in-person or receiving job offers will be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to entering our facilities. Accommodations will be provided for those who cannot be vaccinated for a reason protected by applicable provincial human rights legislation.

LMC Healthcare is an organization committed to ensuring accessible services and communications to individuals with disabilities. Once an applicant has been selected for an interview, requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their accommodation needs known when contacted.

We thank all candidates, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

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