Diabetes Nurse Educator, Diabetes Daycare

BC Children’s Hospital

Vancouver BC

 

 

The Diabetes Nurse Educator provides and coordinates nursing practice activities and nursing practice education related to the care of patients with diabetes on inpatient units and ambulatory care settings. The Diabetes Nurse Educator acts as an expert clinical resource to nursing and other health care professionals within BCCH and throughout the province by teaching nursing practice related to Diabetes care to nursing staff, other health professionals and patients and their families. The Diabetes Nurse Educator is responsible for assigning direct care responsibilities to other nursing staff in accordance with established policies, standards, procedures and philosophy at British Columbia Children’s Hospital. The Diabetes Nurse Educator is responsible for the planning, delivery, and coordination of education sessions and learning materials for nursing and other health care professionals for the Diabetes program and acts as a patient advocate, care facilitator and clinical nursing resource for diabetes patients and their families.

What you’ll do

• Oversee the delivery of care for the diabetes patient population followed at British Columbian Children’s Hospital by coordinating patient care delivery in other centers in British Columbia, ensuring provision of direct patient care for patients, and making adjustments in patient schedules and dosage regimens with accountability for follow-up and patient outcomes.
• Initiate and coordinate assessment and post-assessment referrals; respond to patient, family and health care member’s enquiries; and liaise with other support and diagnostic health services in coordinating patient referrals.
• Provide diabetes care nursing education for nursing staff, students, and healthcare professionals by developing, evaluating and revising educational materials to enhance patient, family and health care professional’s knowledge of diabetes management.
• Present education sessions and rounds and evaluates learning needs of nursing staff and other health professionals and ensure materials are learned correctly.
• Educate, counsel, advise and provide clinical expertise to health professionals and patients and families in the initiation, management and adjustment of insulin within CRNBC’s nursing scope of practice and with C&W / BCCH certification for insulin dose adjustment and according to CDA Clinical Practice Guidelines and Standards for Diabetes Education.
• Participate in orientation and continuing education of nursing staff and students by role modeling, preceptoring and participation in formal teaching.
• Provide education sessions to nursing staff and physicians through lecture and demonstration and follow up with to ensure that materials have been learned correctly.
• Use the nursing process and specialized diabetes nursing knowledge to provide primary nursing care and /or case management for patients/families.
• Teach patients and families about diabetes in inpatient and ambulatory settings and provides ongoing follow-up education for families on an out patient basis.

 

What you bring

 

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM).
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), IDA Certification or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Three (3) years recent related experience in ambulatory diabetes education and management.
• CPR Training: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) – level 1.

 

You also have the ability to:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Develop educational materials.
• Evaluate the learning needs of others.
• Function as an active member of an interdisciplinary team, using effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a consultative / collaborative method.
• Relate effectively to children and their families.
• Teach individuals and groups.
• Make decisions in an independent manner in clinical practice and education.
• Organize and prioritize work.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care and function as a nursing resource for others.

• Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).
  

 

What we bring

 

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

 

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

 

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time (until May 2, 2025)

Wage: $49.20 to $63.47 per hour
Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9
Hours of Work: Monday-Friday; 0800-1600
Requisition # 163801E

 

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

 

What we do

 

BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia. BCCH is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

 

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

 

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

 

PHSA and BCCH are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

 

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

 

To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca    

 

Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of April 19, 2024. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

 

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