Position Overview

Experience

• Minimum of two years within the last five years of directly related experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience in chronic pain management an asset.
• Preference for experience in community-based services and/or primary health care, particularly primary care services.
• Experience working in inter-professional team; demonstrated ability to promote teamwork, collaboration and partnerships.
  

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• BSW, OT, PT, BSc PN, RPN, BN, RN, SLP, RD, or related health/human service degree required.
• Knowledge/experience of diabetes management including current practice certification for Certified Diabetes Educator or the ability to attain within 2 years required.
• Certified Asthma and/or Respiratory Educator preferred or the ability to attain within 2 years required.
• Health Behavior Change counseling / Motivational Interviewing training an asset.
• Other training related to assessment and care of chronic disease (including physical and mental health related) an asset.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must be registered and a member in good standing with the relevant regulatory body.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and vehicle to carry out job responsibilities.
• If successful applicant is a Registered Dietitian, must be a graduate of a recognized dietetic internship program accredited by Dietitians of Canada.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proficiency in computer software; experience with electronic medical records preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to promote teamwork, collaboration and partnerships.
• Ability to plan, implement and deliver chronic disease management and self-management programming for individuals and groups.
• Comprehensive knowledge and practice skills required in mental health and its links with chronic disease.
• Ability to initiate and work independently.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Understanding of a population health approach, determinants of health, and equity, especially as it relates to chronic disease is an asset.
• Demonstrated flexibility required for working in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Understanding of fee for service family medicine work environment is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills required.
• Demonstrates a professional approach in all situations.

Physical Requirements