Certified Diabetes Educator - Barrie & Community Family Health Team (Barrie)

Job Description:

The Barrie & Community Family Health Team (BCFHT) is one of the largest family health teams in Ontario. We are comprised of Physicians, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Dietitians, Pharmacists, Diabetes and Respiratory Educators, Mental Health Counsellors, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Foot Care and an Administrative team. Our Team is focused on improving access to comprehensive, patient-centered, team-based primary health care, which supports self-management, emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention, and enhances the management of individuals with chronic diseases through programs that are well linked with other local and community services. 

The BCFHT is currently searching for a:

Diabetes Educator (Registered Nurse/Registered Dietitian)
0.8 FTE (4 days per week)
Contract of Approximately 12 months

Position Description:

Our Diabetes Educators work as a team providing support, guidance and education to patients within the Family Health Team. This position reports to the Clinical Manager. 

The main responsibilities for this position are:

• Provide care and education to patients with Type I and Type II diabetes, applying best-practice standards that are aligned with professional governing body, and that are aligned with the overall objectives of the BCFHT
• Provide in-depth assessments to patients with diabetes to establish and identify the priorities for the patient’s care
• Work with patients to develop a care plan that encourages and supports self-management, and that sets goals in order to achieve desired health outcomes
• Develop and deliver education pertained to Diabetes and aligned with patient’s individual learning styles, and with the patient’s readiness to move forward in the self-management of their care
• Triage referrals that are received by the Chronic Disease Prevention & Management (CDPM) clinic to prioritize their level of urgency
• Conduct follow-up appointments with patients, either in person or by telephone
• Ensure quality and integrity of all patient information through the accurate use of electronic medical record (EMR)
• Provide detailed reports to patient’s family physician through the EMR
• Collaborate with the Manager, CDPM in the continued development and revision of the diabetes program to meet changing needs
• Continually develop educational resources and self-management tools that are aligned with best-practice standards, and that will enhance and support the patient’s learning objectives
• Collaborate with Administrative Assistants to ensure the scheduling of patients is efficient and is aligned with the objectives of the program
• Collaborate with other CDPM team members as the diabetes program evolves to ensure continuity and efficiency of care
• Collaborate with community partners to provide seamless transfer of information between the acute and community sectors
• Provide education and guidance to other BCFHT team members pertaining to diabetes
• Input statistical information through an established process that is aligned with the MOHLTC reporting requirements
• Update and maintain nutritional resources to ensure up to date and best-practice information is provided to patients 

Education, Qualification and Skills

• A Bachelors Degree in Nursing or Nutrition plus 5 years experience 
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario/ Current registration with Dietitians of Canada
• Certified Diabetes Educator, or working towards preferred
• Demonstrated experience educating and working with patients who have diabetes
• Experience in working within a diabetes program
• Strong understanding of current clinical practice guidelines related to Nutrition and diabetes
• Experience using an electronic medical record (Accuro)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Must be able to work effectively with a team of integrated health care professionals to provide collaborative team based care

Additional Job Requirements:

• Must adhere to all BCFHT Policies and Procedures 
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada 
• Must be able to travel within the community