Registered Practical Nurse - Pediatric Diabetes-Endocrine

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) will provide high-quality patient care within the pediatric diabetes and endocrine clinic, according to the professional standards set by the College of Nurses of Ontario, functioning as an active member of the multidisciplinary health care team using a client centered approach. The RPN is responsible for assessing care needs, implementing the health care plan and providing education and follow-up to patients and caregivers. The RPN will work closely with interdisciplinary team members within the pediatric diabetes and endocrine clinic case management, participating in patient education initiatives, understanding and supporting clinic related research projects, and performs other duties as assigned.

· Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

· Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

· Recent experience (within the last three years) providing care to children and adolescents with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes

· Demonstrated knowledge of diabetes management, including insulin therapy, carbohydrate counting, blood glucose monitoring, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems, insulin pump therapy, diabetes-related sick day management, and management of hypo- and hyperglycemia

· Experience with current diabetes technologies, including insulin pumps, hybrid closed-loop systems, and continuous glucose monitoring devices

· Knowledge of endocrine conditions and their impact on diabetes management

· Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) designation, or eligibility and demonstrated progress toward obtaining CDE certification within one year of hire

· Demonstrated ability to assess pediatric patients and families, identify learning needs, contribute to care planning, and provide age-appropriate education and follow-up

· Demonstrated knowledge and application of family-centred care principles in the management of children and youth with chronic health conditions

· Demonstrated experience providing education to patients and families in both individual and group settings

· Experience working within a multidisciplinary pediatric clinic team, coordinating clinical care, patient flow, referrals, follow-up appointments, and communication among interprofessional team members

· Experience providing culturally safe and developmentally appropriate care to children, adolescents, and families from diverse backgrounds

· Demonstrated ability to recognize changes in patient status and appropriately escalate concerns within scope of practice

· Excellent communication, teamwork, critical thinking, organizational, and problem-solving skills

· Demonstrated proficiency with electronic health records and other clinical information systems

· Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-informed practice

· Ability to participate in an on-call rotation, based on operational requirements