Chronic Disease Management Clinician - Jobs in Winnipeg, MB

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Requisition ID: 327312Position Number: 20019977Posting End Date: December 15, 2022City: WinnipegSite: WRHA Community Health ServicesWork Location: Access Fort GarryDepartment / Unit: FG/RH My Health TeamJob Stream: ClinicalUnion: MGEU-COMMUNITYAnticipated Start Date - End Date: 12/16/2022 - 05/19/2023Reason for Term: Other LeaveFTE: 1.00Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;WeekendsDaily Hours Worked: 7.25Annual Base Hours: 1885Salary: $32.489, $33.597, $34.843, $36.099, $37.433, $38.814, $40.320, $41.904, $43.521, $44.812Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.Position OverviewThe Chronic Disease Management Clinician will be responsible for the development and delivery of chronic disease management services, self-management and prevention programs to address health needs and priorities of the networks patient population in liaison with My Health Team partners and inter-professional teams. The Chronic Disease Management Clinician works in partnership with fee for service physicians, community organizations and regional health authorities to provide services and health education programs that maintain and promote the health of the Network’s patient population residing in the community area.The primary focus of the My Health Team is an enhanced primary care service through integration of healthcare services on health promotion, disease prevention, chronic disease management self-management and linkage with community-based resources.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.
• Proficiency in computer software; experience with electronic medical records preferred.

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

• 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 RequirementsNot ApplicableThis term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competitionWe welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.Quick Apply

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