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There are currently 2 jobs listed, check back regularly for new postings. Diabetes Educator Dietitian Kenora Area Health Access Centre Diabetes Program, KEEWATIN WAASEGIIZHIG NANAANDAWE'IYEWIGAMIG, based in Keewatin, Ontario, provides primary health care and preventative services that offer clients a range of options including prevention, assessment, diagnosis and treatment by a diverse team of health professionals, educators and support workers. Their main purpose is to foster healthy Aboriginal people and communities through traditional Aboriginal and contemporary models of care and engaging wholistic health concepts relative to mind, body and spirit. The Opportunity: The Diabetes Educator Dietitian will function as part of the Primary Health Care Team based out of the satellite office in Kenora, Ontario. The program functions in collaboration with an inter-disciplinary team including non-regulated health care professionals. One of the key responsibilities is to provide a standard model of self-care that is responsive to the diverse needs and increasing level and risk of diabetes. Reporting directly to the Group Lead, the Diabetes Educator Dietitian provides assessment, education and counseling, and therapeutic support to promote nutritional care planning among individual diabetes clients and community groups. Qualifications: Post secondary degree in dietetics, nutrition or related field Certified or eligible for certification as a Certified Diabetes Educator or willingness to complete the “Diabetes Education Certificate” offered at the College Experience and understanding of wholistic health and well-being Experience and demonstrated ability to work in an inter-disciplinary team Willingness and ability to travel to 12 sites in 10 communities Valid drivers’ license Current criminal record check Commitment to ongoing training and professional development relevant to job requirements Positive attitude and capacity to act as a healthy lifestyle role model Experience in working with Aboriginal people and communities and demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal culture, values and perspectives a definite asset Ability to speak and understand Ojibwe an asset Required: Please see "Qualifications". This position provides a creative and unique working environment with the chance to make a real difference with people who need and appreciate it. An excellent compensation and benefit package is provided. If you would like more information about this position, please contact Ashley Treichel, Consultant, Legacy Bowes Group at (204) 934-8835. If you believe you can make a strong contribution to this organization in the area of Diabetes Educator Dietitian, please submit your resume in confidence to ashley@legacybowes.com. Posted: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Application Deadline: Monday, April 12, 2010 Diabetes Educator Nurse Kenora Area Health Access Centre Diabetes Program, KEEWATIN WAASEGIIZHIG NANAANDAWE'IYEWIGAMIG, based in Keewatin, Ontario, provides primary health care and preventative services that offer clients a range of options including prevention, assessment, diagnosis and treatment by a diverse team of health professionals, educators and support workers. Their main purpose is to foster healthy Aboriginal people and communities through traditional Aboriginal and contemporary models of care and engaging wholistic health concepts relative to mind, body and spirit. The Opportunity: The Diabetes Educator Nurse will function as part of the Primary Health Care Team based out of the satellite office in Kenora, Ontario. The program functions in collaboration with an inter-disciplinary team including non-regulated health care professionals. One of the key responsibilities is to provide a standard model of self-care that is responsive to the diverse needs and increasing level and risk of diabetes. Reporting directly to the Group Lead, the Diabetes Educator Nurse provides diabetes education and clinical activities aimed at prevention, knowledge of self-care, and enhanced quality of life of the patient. This position provides a creative and unique working environment with the chance to make a real difference with people who need and appreciate it. An excellent compensation and benefit package is provided. If you would like more information about this position, please contact Ashley Treichel, Consultant, Legacy Bowes Group at (204) 934-8835. If you believe you can make a strong contribution to this organization in the area of Diabetes Educator Nurse, please submit your resume in confidence to ashley@legacybowes.com. Posted: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Application Deadline: Monday, April 12, 2010 |
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