Chronic Disease Prevention Management Nurse (RN) - Diabetes Education

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.

Come work as an Chronic Disease Prevention Management Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Chronic Disease Services team at West Vancouver Community Centre in West Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As an Chronic Disease Prevention Management Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Provide chronic disease management education and clinical intervention to a designated client population on an individual and/or group basis who are at risk for chronic diseases.
• Participate in the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of education and early intervention and chronic disease management programs.
• Conduct outpatient assessments.
• Support client self-management of chronic disease through teaching, counselling and lifestyle adjustments.
• Share information and collaborate with other healthcare teams to ensure the provision of quality chronic disease management services through the healthcare system.

Education & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Two (2) years’ recent related clinical experience in a community and/or outpatient care setting assessing and treating clients with chronic diseases such as diabetes within a chronic management framework including supporting self management, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Eligible for accreditation as a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE).
• Valid BC Driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes, as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the BCCNM Standards of Practice for registered nurses.
• Comprehensive knowledge of evidence based nursing practice related to diabetes (prevention/management) and diabetes education.
• Comprehensive knowledge of chronic disease management and self-management support.
• Working knowledge of community resources.
• Comprehensive knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of cultural diversity and its relation to healthy lifestyle behaviors.
• Broad knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and present educational programs and materials.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, clients and their families and outside agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in resolution of conflict issues.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of medical equipment and supplies appropriate to Diabetes.
• Demonstrated skill in techniques appropriate to Diabetes Education.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to access computerized multi-media resources for diabetes education.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, analyse and problem solve.
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Position is with the North Shore Diabetes Education Centre. Clinical experience required with clients who range in age from Pediatric to Geriatric in the prevention and/or management of Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational Diabetes. Education and care is offered as in-person and/or virtual group and individual 1:1 appointments.  Knowledge/experience supporting clients on insulin pump therapy and CDE certification are assets. Please visit www.vch.ca/nsdec for program details

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.