Bilingual Diabetes Educator: Community Outreach

Centretown Community Health Centre / Centre de sante communautaire du Centre-ville; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Centretown Community Health Centre (CCHC) is seeking a Bilingual Diabetes Educator (Nurse or Dietitian) to lead the Community Diabetes Education Program of Ottawa. The role involves delivering education to adults with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes across multiple Ottawa locations, with emphasis on self-management and insulin initiation support.

The position requires bilingual English and French communication, a nursing or nutrition background, and strong group-facilitation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or nutrition science, or equivalent.
• Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario or College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Minimum two years of experience in health or diabetes education.
• Experience in group facilitation and knowledge of adult education methods.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Windows-based computer systems, including email and MS Word.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience with health equity and community outreach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and promote the Community Diabetes Education Program of Ottawa across multiple city locations.
• Provide group and individual education to adults with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes.
• Support insulin initiation and titration and general chronic disease management.
• Collaborate with community physicians, endocrinologists and Centretown CHC teams as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or nutrition science

Registration eligibility with CNO or CD Ontario

Job description

Centretown Community Health Centre (CCHC) is seeking a Bilingual Diabetes Educator (Nurse or Dietitian) to lead the Community Diabetes Education Program of Ottawa. The role involves delivering education to adults with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes across multiple Ottawa locations, with emphasis on self-management and insulin initiation support.

The position requires bilingual English and French communication, a nursing or nutrition background, and strong group-facilitation skills.