Clinical Specialist, Diabetes
Company
Michael Garron Hospital
We are the Heart of the East! Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network and a proud member of the East Toronto Health Partners, is an award-winning and vibrant 450-bed community teaching hospital serving one of Canada’s most diverse communities. For more than 95 years, we have delivered high-quality, patient-centred healthcare services to more than 400,000 people in 22 distinct neighbourhoods. Recognized as a leader in workplace wellness and offering a quality work environment focused on learning and development, MGH invests in people to meet their professional goals and to reach their personal best.
Location
Toronto, ON
Duties
It is an exciting time to be joining our team as we have opened our new eight storey Ken and Marilyn Thomson Patient Care Centre, a transformational project that will forever change the hospital and the care it provides to our community in keeping with our strategic vision of Great Care Inspired by Community.
Currently we have an exciting opportunity for an individual who wants to advance their career as a
Clinical Specialist, Diabetes
Permanent Full-Time
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Manager, Medical and Surgical Clinics, the Clinical Specialist (CS) - Diabetes will provide clinical leadership, conduct and communicate research, provide expert consultation and education for Nursing, Dietitians and other members of the care team for a specialized client population.
The CS has a passion for diabetes care and will play a lead role in the implementation of best practices and clinical guidelines, promote the use of evidence-based interventions and facilitate system change in relation to the complex care issues of the patient population.
This clinician leader will have demonstrated knowledge, skill and ability relevant to addressing complexities of diabetes care in the acute care setting through collaborative team consultation and education, ensuring proactive inpatient care, outpatient and community-follow-up, with the goal of preventing complications and re-admissions to hospital.
With in-depth knowledge and skills, advanced judgment and clinical experience the CS - Diabetes assists in providing solutions for complex health system issues at all levels with patients, families, other disciplines, administrators and policy-makers.
The role promotes excellence in clinical diabetes practice and advocates for excellence in both practice and research. The CS - Diabetes improves access to effective, integrated, interdisciplinary and coordinated care at Michael Garron Hospital, and works with system-wide networks to benefit the health of our wider community.
Requirements
Education:
- Specialty Certification in Diabetes (CDE), > 5 years, demonstrates current Certification, required.
- Completion of a professional degree in Nursing, Dietetics or other regulated health care profession.
- Registration with the applicable professional regulatory body (e.g., College of Nurses of Ontario, College of Dietitians of Ontario, etc.)
- Member of professional organization(s) in relevant profession such as RNAO.
- Current BLS certificate required.
Qualifications/Experience:
- Minimum 5 years relevant clinical specialty-related experience (diabetes education) in an acute care hospital setting.
- Experience working in an advanced clinical practice role or leadership role required.
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of diabetes and patient self-management support.
- Demonstrated proficiency with insulin pump teaching and pump management.
- Knowledge and skill in regard to patient safety, change leadership, project management and evaluation an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a self-directed manner using critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated sound interpersonal, team development and conflict management skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge in research methods, and experience originating and conducting research.
- Evidence of sound knowledge and skill in adult education theory and techniques.
- Knowledge of models of care regarding interprofessional practice and education.
- Demonstrated flexibility to work occasional shifts and weekends to support operational needs.
- Excellent work and attendance record.
- Proficient with Microsoft office and other data processing software.
- All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN)[formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
- All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
- All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.
If you are ready to join MGH, please visit our Careers page at www.tehn.ca > Careers > Career Opportunities > JOB NUMBER: J1024-1479 to apply to the role
Disclaimer: Please note that we will be reviewing candidates as submitted, and therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Hours
37.5 hours/week
Salary
TBD
Comments
Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. At Michael Garron Hospital, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and individuals who identify with the diverse communities that we serve, to join the MGH team.
Through our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage, Michael Garron Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Contact
Name
Alexandra Fung
Display Name
HR Recruitment Team
Address
825 Coxwell Avenue
Telephone
416 469 6580
Other Email
Job Posting Link
Michael Garron Hospitalwebsite
Display Date
2024-11-05
Expiry Date
2024-02-29
