• FULL-TIME
• Permanent

Diabetes Educator

Registered Nurse/Registered Dietitian

1 FTE

Longlac Site

One of a network of provincial community health centres, the NorWest Community Health Centres is acommunity based, non-profit organization funded by Ontario Health, emphasizing access to primary health care and prevention programs and services.

We are currently seeking a full time Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) who as a valuable member of the Community Health Centre team will provide individual and group education programs and work collaboratively within an interprofessional model of care.

The position has a competitive salary and the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Dietitian, with current registration in good standing with The College of Dietitians of Ontario.OR Registered Nurse, with current registration in good standing with The College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Experience in Diabetes Care of adult Clients is required.
• Certified Diabetes Educator designation is an asset.
• Experience in supporting individuals with complex chronic diseases with self-management and diabetes prevention required.
• Experience with adult learning principles.
• Motivational Interviewing Training is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, group facilitation and teaching skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with an interprofessional team.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to health issues particularly within populations who face barriers to accessing care (under housed, living with mental health challenges or diagnoses, current or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers, non-insured).
• Knowledge and proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel/MS Word) and electronic medical record system experience.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends may be required.
• Valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle and ability to travel to other service locations.

How to Apply:

Please visit https://norwestchc.org/employment/

The deadline for applicants is Friday August 30, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.

This position will remain open until filled.

Please submit your cover letter, resume and three work reference contacts to:

Debbie Inman, Manager of Human Resources CHRL

NorWest Community Health Centres

525 Simpson Street

Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 3J6

FAX: 622-7637

www.norwestchc.org

Full Covid-19 vaccination verification required, subject to any contraindications that are medically supported.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.