Detailed Overview

Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team in the planning, implementation, development and evaluation of individual care plans for clients with Diabetes referred to a Chronic Care Centre or a Diabetes Education Centre; supports patient self-management of the chronic disease through teaching and counselling, on a group and individual basis, in order to promote and assist with health lifestyle adjustments; conducts outpatient assessments; shares information and collaborates with other health care team members in order to ensure the provision of quality chronic disease management services through the health care system. Responsibilities Develops, implements, revises and evaluates individualized care plans based on established assessment processes, in collaboration with other health care professionals. Enhances patient self-management of diabetes and co-morbidities through various teaching/education methods including individual counselling...