Provide culturally safe diabetes education, consultation, and liaison services to Nuu-chah-nulth members and their families. Develop and implement diabetes programming and resources while advocating for clients on individual and systemic issues.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Dietetics with current professional registration in British Columbia and at least three years of clinical experience. A valid BC Driver's License and Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification are highly valued.

Experience

2 to 5 years

Education

bachelor degree
professional certificate

Working hours

40 hours per week

Job type

Full-time

Work arrangement

On-site

Skills

Diabetes Education
Nutritional Care
Patient-Centric Care
Trauma-Informed Care
Clinical Practice Support
Client Advocacy
Community Health
Culturally Safe Care

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Diabetes Education
Registered Nurse
Registered Dietitian
BCCNM
CHCPBC
Certified Diabetes Educator
Trauma-Informed Care
Public Health
Primary Care
Nuu-chah-nulth
First Nations Wellness
Patient Advocacy
Community Programming

Original job description

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Nursing Services program is seeking a Full time, term Registered Nurse OR Registered Dietician to serve as the Diabetes Leader. Based out of Port Alberni, this full-time 2-year term position will provide culturally safe diabetes education, consultation and liaison to clients, caregivers, family members and other service providers for Nuu-chah-nulth members. This position requires travel to remote communities and different Regions within Nuu-chah-nulth territories along the coast of Vancouver Island. Travel is by vehicle on gravel road, by boat, float plane and helicopter).

Responsibilities Include

Use a trauma-informed, culturally safe approach when assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nutritional care for clients or community programs.
Apply the principles of strengths-based, patient-centric care and the First Nations’ perspectives of wellness when working with individuals and communities.
Facilitate education sessions in a group setting for individuals with diabetes and their support persons/family members and for community staff.
Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Nuu-Chah-Nulth diabetes programming, resources, and protocols.
Act as a client advocate on individual and systemic issues including organizing and/or mobilizing community members and/or other professionals in the support of diabetes self-management.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred or bachelor’s degree in Dietetics
Current Practicing Registration with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)or the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC)
Registered Dietician current registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of B.C.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a registered nurse or registered dietitian providing clinical practice support in primary care or community and/or public health or acute care, ambulatory care and/or outpatient centers
Current Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification would be considered an asset.
Knowledge of Nuu-chah0nulth governance, culture, traditions; or being a First nations person will be considered an asset
Possess a valid BC Driver’s License and have daily access to reliable vehicle.

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