Job Description

LMC Healthcare (LMC) is Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest specialist care provider in diabetes & endocrinology. We\xe2\x80\x99re transforming diabetes care by making it more accessible, comprehensive and patient-centric than ever before. LMC has 13 multi-disciplinary centres of excellence and 22 clinical research sites located in 3 provinces (Ontario, Alberta, and Quebec). Our 60+ Endocrinologists, many of whom are nationally renowned for their areas of expertise, are supported by an interdisciplinary team of highly qualified Medical Office Administrators, Medical Assistants, Registered Nurses, Registered Dietitians, Physician Assistants, Pharmacists, Optometrists, Opticians, Optical Assistants, Chiropodists, Podiatrists, Health Coaches and Clinical Research Professionals.

Currently, our team is looking for Diabetes Educator (Registered Dietitian or Registered Nurse) who can work with us on a temporary part-time basis for 16 months at our LMC Calgary location.

Responsibilities:

• Educate and advise patients on diabetes self-management skills in both individual and group settings
• Develop a care plan for patients with diabetes (Type 1, 2, GDM, Pre-Diabetes) and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, as needed
• Teach the administration of insulin effectively, including titration and management, as per medical directives
• Teach self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) effectively, as per medical directives
• Perform patient follow-ups in person or remotely (email, telephone, OTN)
• Obtain relevant health history of patients
• Provide consultation as requested to community groups, partners, and team members.
• Training of additional staff and any new educators, as required
• Effectively communicate with patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals
• Employ information technology appropriately for patient care (i.e., statistical tracking)
• Stay current and aware of opportunities to implement new, evidenced-based methods of patient assessment and treatment
• Assist with research studies as needed including providing diet counseling for those patients enrolled in research studies
• Complete a minimum of 2 community outreach events annually
• Assist with growing DEP awareness
• Complete annual outreach calls
• Assist with DEP-specific program implementation which includes reviewing patient charts, entering data, & following program guidelines
• Responsible for DEP administrative tasks (can be delegated to volunteers/interns as needed). These responsibilities include but are not limited to; rescheduling DEP follow-up appointments, creating workshop folders, ordering supplies & medications, tracking patient visits within LMC Manager, & entering data for DEP programs
• Participate in Journal Clubs & other group learning opportunities
• Assist with Practice initiatives, as required
• Participate in disseminating the DEP vision \xe2\x80\x93 act as a Diabetes Ambassador

Requirements:

• A valid RD or RN license and in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Alberta or College of Nurses of Alberta
• A 4-year Food and Nutrition degree or Nursing degree from an accredited university
• Experience teaching/counselling individuals and groups of people
• Must obtain or be working towards CDE designation
• Experience working with individuals with Type 1 diabetes and insulin pumps, preferred
• Good to have a valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license in good standing and access to a personal vehicle

LMC Healthcare values the health and well-being of our employees, clients, and patients and as such we have instituted a COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination policy for all employees. All candidates attending interviews in-person or receiving job offers will be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to entering our facilities. Accommodations will be provided for those who cannot be vaccinated for a reason protected by applicable provincial human rights legislation.

LMC Healthcare is an organization committed to ensuring accessible services and communications to individuals with disabilities. Once an applicant has been selected for an interview, requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their accommodation needs known when contacted.

We thank all candidates, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

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