Registered Nurse - Diabetes Educator
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Endocrinology & Metabolism Program, Richmond Road Diagnostic and Treatment Centre
- Primary Location: Richmond Road Diag Treat Centr
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 28-OCT-2024
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 18-NOV-2024
- Temporary End Date: 18-NOV-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 57
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $39.21
- Maximum Salary: $51.46
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required: CRNA Medication Management - Chapters 1 - 4 (https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F) and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0)
Additional Required Qualifications:This position requires a minimum of 800 hours experience within the last 3 years in direct client diabetes education/management OR current CDECB certification as a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE). If no current CDE, requirement to obtain within one year of hire. Minimum of 3 years acute care nursing experience required. Minimum of 1 year experience in an outpatient setting working with patients with diabetes and/or diabetes in pregnancy within the last 3 years. Evident knowledge of diabetes medications including antihyperglycemic agents; GLP-1 receptor agonists; DPP-4 inhibitors; alpha glucosidase inhibitors; SGLT 2 inhibitors and insulins required. Evident ability to counsel patients with diabetes on key safety topics including hypoglycemic/hyperglycemic emergencies, to provide diabetes medication/insulin titration advice and incorporate in-depth knowledge of self-management education principles required. Minimum typing speed of 45 wpm required.
Preferred Qualifications:Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred. Advanced experience with insulin pump therapy preferred. Additional courses and/or certificates in the field of diabetes, change management, client counselling, motivational interviewing, health change approach and client centered care are preferred. Communication and leadership courses are an asset.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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