Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.

Land acknowledgement:

Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty.

Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.

Who you are:

• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

What We Need:

As a member of the Adult Diabetes Clinic team, you will provide diabetes education to our patients in the outpatient clinics in both group and individual settings. In this role, you will, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary health care team, be responsible for comprehensive assessment, care planning and education for patients and families with Diabetes. You will practice in an environment where the emphasis is on professional practice and customer education, empowerment and encouragement;

You will co-ordinate your services with the other staff in the Clinic, which may require day and evenings as well as potential travel to our satellite sites. In addition, you will participate in ongoing quality improvement and promotional activities, committees and the development of standards and policies as it relates to our Diabetes Program.

Your strong counselling skills coupled with well-developed analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills will assist you in the provision of quality patient care.

What you bring to the role:

• Current certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario; BScN Preferred
• A minimum of two years recent experience in a diabetes education/diabetes management setting; Certified Diabetes Educator designation required
• Knowledge of the South Asian; South East Asian culture and ability to speak in a South Asian and South East Asian language is an asset
• Evidence of ongoing professional development, continuing education and leadership skills
• Excellent knowledge of diabetes education/management best practices
• Excellent knowledge of insulin and Oral Anti-Hyperglycemia agent (OHA) treatment modalities and associated demonstrated proficiency in insulin/OHA adjustment
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, teaching and organizational skills
• Certified Pump Trainer designation is an asset; Excellent knowledge of continuous glucose monitor and insulin pump management principles is preferred;
• Computer skills are essential
• Ability to work independently and as part of a interprofessional health care team
• Must have own transportation and the flexibility to work some evenings in various community settings
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
• Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Work Schedule:

The hours of work are: 8 or 12 hour shifts over the Monday to Friday period. Please note schedules vary to ensure adequate coverage during the week

Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation:

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$40.27 - $57.73

Who we are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community health care organizations and include Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, and our Reactivation Care Centre. Across our hospitals and the RCC we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?

Oak Valley Health diversity statement

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

We are honoured to be recognized as one of

Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity 2023

. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country.

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