Certified Diabetes Educator

7 days ago


Thunder Bay, Canada Anishnawbe Mushkiki Full time

Are you a friendly and outgoing Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), with a degree in nursing or dietetics, with a passion for assisting people living with or striving to prevent diabetes through healthy living? As an integral member of our interprofessional team, you will provide clinical support and resources to our clients and care professionals. This position will allow you to demonstrate leadership in crucial health issues impacting Indigenous peoples in our region. Do you thrive in a team environment where you are valued, challenged and supported? If so, you’ll want to consider this exceptional opportunity with Anishnawbe Mushkiki Community Health and Wellness.

**ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW**

Anishnawbe Mushkiki is an Indigenous community-led, primary health care organization. Our employees collaborate and work in a fast-paced interprofessional community services team to achieve a common goal of improving the quality of health and life of all people in Thunder Bay and catchment area.

Located at 1260 Golf Links Road, Anishnawbe Mushkiki empowers people to achieve optimal health and well-being through a holistic healthcare approach, modelling the Indigenous values of balance, respect and community interdependence. We operate a primary care clinic, chronic disease management and prevention services, traditional wellness access, cultural programs, health promotion programs, community development initiatives, and social support services in a culturally safe environment.

We have a unionized workforce and offer competitive compensation, employer-paid extended health benefits, the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan and a generous vacation allotment.

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Under the direction of the Director, Health and Community Services, the CDE is responsible for providing clinical support for primary care, and diabetes support and education for clients, their families and other healthcare professionals, within their scope of practice. This position provides primary care services as part of an interprofessional team, with a focus on supporting clients living with, or preventing diabetes. Primary care services will include general clinical duties as needed, as well as providing information to clients’ Primary Care Provider on options available for clients’ treatment, identifying the needs, and implementing an individualized care program pertaining to diabetes. The emphasis is on a holistic approach to chronic disease management, health promotion, disease prevention, and to support clients and their family in a culturally appropriate manner.

**DUTIES**
- Will provide general clinical support to primary care providers, and other tasks as needed, within full scope of practice.
- Will work within current medical directives to provide care for clients to manage their diabetes.
- As a Certified Diabetes Educator, acts as a resource for diabetes clients, their families and other health professionals and partner agencies of Anishnawbe Mushkiki.
- Assesses clients’ treatment and educational needs on an ongoing basis.
- Partners with clients to assist with decisions regarding their diabetes and management as well as supporting clients in healthy eating active living changes.
- Assesses clients to determine if community referrals are required for the client due to their care needs and or educational needs.
- Communicates effectively with the referring primary care provider and other healthcare professionals regarding clients’ needs, care and progress.
- Maintain clinical and statistical records and confer with other health care professionals on an ongoing basis. Reports regarding statistical findings are required on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
- Participates in program planning and resource development initiatives.
- Develops, delivers and evaluates relevant programs, as needed.
- Continuous quality improvement and evaluation to ensure program delivery is culturally appropriate for diabetes education for clients and staff.
- Assumes responsibility for own development and maintenance of clinical competence.
- Other duties as required.

**APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS**

Anishnawbe Mushkiki is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer. We thank all applicants for considering employment with Anishnawbe Mushkiki. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $46.28-$52.02 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-11-30


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