New Job Moncton Registered Nurse Class B (Rncb) Pcn 1004156 In New Brunswick

Horizon Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.
COMPETITION #: 2022-62719 External
BARGAINING UNIT: NBNU
ZONE: Moncton
DEPARTMENT: Community Diabetes Case Management
FACILITY: The Moncton Hospital
POSTING TYPE: Temporary Part Time
JOB TITLE: Community Diabetes Case Manager
CLASSIFICATION: RNCB Registered Nurse Class B
LANGUAGE: English Essential with requirements to handle verbal French inquiries
HOURS OF WORK: Day, FTE: 0.4; TEMP: September 9, 2022 to March 8, 2024; Subject to change due to operational requirements
SALARY: $37.70 to $45.92 per hour (Subject to employment status)
JOB PURPOSE:
Working collaboratively with the Diabetes Education Centre team, the outreach case manager supports family physicians and primary health care teams in the community by providing short term intensive patient review and counselling within private office settings. S(h)e completes a full clinical assessment on referred clients establishing a baseline for intervention as well as ongoing monitoring and evaluation. In collaboration with primary health care providers, the case manager is able to review and organize the chart (including patient history, lab test results and developing monitoring tables), develop effective care plans, provide intensive counselling, and make recommendations for appropriate treatments, referrals or changes to therapy.
The case manager improves adherence with best practice by enhancing clinical management as well as patient knowledge and self management skills. In many cases, this involves recommendations regarding initiation and adjustment of medications, including insulin. The case manager takes leadership in the development of this non-traditional role. (S)he has primary responsibility for marketing the role and successfully embedding it in physician office practices. This highly self-directed position requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a broad group of stakeholders, as well as demonstrated strong clinical skills in chronic disease management. Flexibility in working with emerging technology in office practice settings, including the use of electronic health records will be required. Extensive travel throughout the designated region will be required. This position involves transporting equipment and supplies to various locations which can involve significant lifting and carrying. The case manager may be required to fulfill duties within the Diabetes Education Centre when required.
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Nursing
• Must be registered with and a member in good standing with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick
• Current Canadian Certified Diabetes Educator certification
• Current certification in insulin therapy and dose adjustment (preferred) OR required to obtain certification within minimal possible timeframe once in position
• Must have knowledge and skill in chronic disease management gained through a minimum five (5) years experience working with patients with complex chronic disease, including two (2) years with patients with diabetes.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification and annual recertification.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the assigned region as required.
• Valid driver's license
• Must be capable of lifting and carrying program materials and supplies
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the clinical management of diabetes, including the potential micro- and macrovascular complications, and its psycho-social impact on patients and their families.
• Demonstrates ability to develop effective care plans in order to achieve target outcomes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the healthcare system and skills in supporting patients and their families in system navigation.
• Demonstrates skills in assessing and enhancing patient motivation and self management.
• Knowledge of and experience working with adults and older adults with chronic disease
• Demonstrates ability to work in interdisciplinary collaborative teams.
• Demonstrates ability to function autonomously in a self-directed manner with initiative, good judgment and critical thinking.
• Demonstrates ability to manage expectations with a variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates strong presentation and group facilitation skills with both professional and lay audiences.
• Demonstrates commitment to continuous learning.
• Demonstrates ability to integrate emerging research into clinical practice.
• Demonstrates competence, at an intermediate level, in using various computer applications including MS Office and Meditech or equivalent.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.
• Written and spoken competence in English (B2.1 or Advanced) and spoken competence in French (B1.2 or Intermediate Plus) are required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Diabetes Outreach Case Manager is responsible to:

• Assist in the provision of comprehensive care for complex patients with diabetes and its associated comorbidities in the community practice setting.
• Plan and coordinate the care of complex patients with diabetes.
• Serve as a resource to physicians, primary health care providers and other community groups regarding best practice in diabetes management.

COMPETENCIES:

• Leadership
• Community Orientation
• Innovation
• Strategic Communication
• Results Orientation
• Interpersonal Relations
• Influencing Others
• Relationship Management

Applications for this position must be submitted on-line by August 14 , 2022
Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.
NOTE: There will be no further postings for this position should there be no fully qualified applicants. If you wish to be considered for this position and have most of the qualifications as posted and the registration or licensure where required, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
Should testing be required to demonstrate language proficiency, the official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon hiring purposes.
Please quote Competition # 2022-62719 -External . Horizon Health Network appreciates expressed interest, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Human Resources Department, Horizon Health Network.