Diabetic Education Nurse (N3)

Job title: Diabetic Education Nurse (N3)

Job description: Requisition ID: 320401

Position Number: 20048801

Posting End Date: August 25, 2022

City: Winnipeg

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: Diabetes Education Adult

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: MNU-SHEO

Anticipated Start Date: September 1, 2022

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 8.00

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centred clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

The successful applicant may be eligible for an annual full-time incentive of up to $2,000 each year until 2024 as per MOU #31 of the current MNU collective agreement.

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Manager – Patient Care – Diabetes Education Centre, the incumbent is responsible for: Teaching all aspects of diabetes self management to inpatients, outpatients and their families. Providing in-service education to staff and students. Developing, assessing and revising educational materials.

Experience

• Minimum three (3) years recent experience in Diabetes Education is required.
• Previous experience in adult teaching preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing, required.
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, preferred.
• Certified Diabetes Educator required (candidates eligible and willing to write the exam at the next available opportunity will be considered). (Note: Continuing employment in the position is conditional upon passing the exam).
• Certificate in Adult Education preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must be registered or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM).
• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred .
• Current BCLS certification required.
• Member of Diabetes Education Section of the Canadian Diabetes Association preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

• Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
• Commitment to self development through continuing education programs and self-directed learning.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.

Physical Requirements

• Good physical and mental health as well as manual dexterity.
• While working in the clinic, moderate to considerable walking is required.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the ”Apply” icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

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