Registered Nurse, CEN Diabetes Education Centre – Adult & Paediatric

Job title: Registered Nurse, CEN Diabetes Education Centre – Adult & Paediatric

Job description: Job Number: J0421-0666

Job Title: Registered Nurse, CEN Diabetes Education Centre – Adult & Paediatric

Department: RVC DIABETES CLINIC -PEADS

Job Category: Nursing

Hospital Location: Centenary

Job Type: Full Time

Number Of Positions: 1

Union: ONA Local 111

Hours: Days, Afternoons, On Call

Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. Learn more at shn.ca

The completion of this online form serves as your application and will be used to determine if you meet the requirements of this position. Please ensure that you have provided all pertinent information necessary to be considered for this vacancy by the close date.

Reporting to the Manager of Women and Program in conjunction with the Manager of Adult Diabetes, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning implementation and evaluating nursing care and practice activities in a multidisciplinary family centered care environment. The Registered Nurse, DEC will provide inpatient, outpatient and virtual care at the hospital, education, and support to prenatal, paediatric and adult diabetic patients. The nurse will be required to carry the on call phone at times.

Requirements:

• Current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Certification in Diabetes Education or evidence of working towards the CDE designation
• Competent to perform CPR at a Basic Cardiac Life Support level
• Minimum 3 years nursing experience in a diabetes education center with specific knowledge and experience in both adult and paediatric diabetes, gestational diabetes and intensive insulin management
• Experience in adjusting insulin
• Insulin Pump Experience an asset
• Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in stressful situations
• Excellent communication skills as they relate to individual counselling, group education, and written documentation
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, staff and the community
• Ability to work well independently and to exercise sound judgment
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position
• Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public
• Utilize protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards
• Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community
• Demonstrates values consistent with SHN′s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation
• Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to SHN’s comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety, and environmental safety and participates in regular in-service education in this area
• Demonstrates excellent work performance and attendance record

Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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Company: The Scarborough Hospital

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Location: Scarborough, ON

Job date: Sun, 18 Apr 2021 22:52:39 GMT