Bilingual Diabetes Educator (Nurse or Dietitian), CDEP-O

Allianceon; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Centretown Community Health Centre in Ottawa is seeking a Diabetes Educator (Nurse or Dietitian) to deliver and promote the Community Diabetes Education Program across city locations.

You will provide group and individual education to adults with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, support insulin initiation and titration, and collaborate with physicians, endocrinologists, and CCHC teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Nursing or Nutrition Science or equivalent.
• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario or the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Minimum two years’ experience in diabetes education and management.
• Experience in group facilitation and knowledge of adult education methods.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Windows-based computer systems, in particular, basic email and MS Word.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a multi disciplinary team.
• Experience and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse population.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of health equity issues.
• Experience working in a community setting including outreach activities.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to commute to conduct outreach events in the community.
• Ability to work from various CDEPO locations across the City of Ottawa.
• Availability to work some evenings and weekends.
• Certification as a Diabetes Educator.
• Experience with insulin initiation and management.
• Membership in Diabetes Educator Section of Diabetes Canada.
• CPR Certification.
• English, written and spoken – essential.
• Ability to communicate in another language (e.g. Arabic, Chinese, Italian, Somali, Spanish, etc.) – desirable.

Responsibilities

• Delivery and promotion of the Community Diabetes Education Program of Ottawa across various locations.
• Provide group and individual education to adults with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes.
• Support starting patients on insulin, titration, and overall chronic disease management.
• Collaborate with community physicians and endocrinologists around insulin initiation and medication management.
• Collaborate with other CCHC teams and refer internally and externally as needed.

Skills

Diabetes education

Group facilitation

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor degree in Nursing or Nutrition Science

Tools

Windows/MS Word

Job description

Total Hours of work per week 35

Compensation Amount / Range $ 76,189 – $91,794

Existing Vacancy Yes No

Is Artificial Intelligence used for screening or assessment of candidates Yes No

We are a nonprofit, multi-service community health centre that has played an active role in the community since 1969.

We offer a full range of community services delivered by a diverse team of professionals.

Our team includes doctors, nurses, social workers, counsellors, dietitians, community developers, health promoters, and outreach workers.

Working closely with the CDEPO team, the Diabetes Educator (Nurse or Dietitian) is responsible for the delivery and promotion of the Community Diabetes Education Program of Ottawa, across various locations in the city. Using a self-management approach, the Diabetes Educator provides group and individual education to adults with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, supports starting them on insulin, assists them with titration, and supports with overall chronic disease management. The Diabetes Educator works collaboratively with community physicians and endocrinologists especially around insulin initiation and medication management. In addition, the Diabetes Educator collaborates with other Centretown Community Health Centre (CCHC) teams where appropriate and refers internally and externally as needed.

Bachelor degree in Nursing or Nutrition Science or equivalent.

Possession of, or eligibility for, registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario or the College of Dietitians of Ontario.

Minimum two years’ experience in diabetes education and management.

Experience in group facilitation and knowledge of adult education methods.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Proficient with Windows-based computer systems, in particular, basic email and MS Word.

Ability to work well independently and as part of a multi disciplinary team.

Experience and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse population.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of health equity issues.

Experience working in a community setting including outreach activities.

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Ability to commute to conduct outreach events in the community.

Ability to work from various CDEPO locations across the City of Ottawa.

Availability to work some evenings and weekends.

Certification as a Diabetes Educator.

Experience with insulin initiation and management.

Membership in Diabetes Educator Section of Diabetes Canada.

CPR Certification.

English, written and spoken – essential.

Ability to communicate in another language (e.g. Arabic, Chinese, Italian, Somali, Spanish, etc.) – desirable.