Chronic Disease Nurse, Diabetes

Fraser Health Authority; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid benefits

Vacation (4 weeks)

Pension plan

Maternity top-up 87%

Flexible scheduling

Transit subsidy

Job summary

Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, BC, part of Fraser Health Authority, seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to support diabetes care. You will educate patients, develop individualized plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve chronic disease outcomes.

You will contribute to a trauma-capable setting, with opportunities for professional growth in a Level 1 centre and urban Metro Vancouver accessibility.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of Nursing.
• Current practicing registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• CPR certification and diabetes education credentials or progress toward CDE.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and evaluate individualized care plans for clients with diabetes.
• Enhance patient self-management through education and counseling.
• Document patient observations and management plans accurately.
• Lead and participate in clinical case reviews and program development.
• Mentor new staff and students as a preceptor.
• Support diabetes education initiatives and resource materials.

Skills

Diabetes management

Communication

Teaching diabetes education

Team collaboration

Care planning

Patient rapport

Prioritization

Medical equipment use

Physical stamina

Education

RN licensure (BCCNM)

CPR certification

Diabetes Educator certification (CDE) desirable

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour

Job Summary

Are you a dedicated Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives? Join our team at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, BC, where you'll be part of one of British Columbia's leading acute care and trauma centres. At Royal Columbian Hospital, you're more than a nurse. You're an essential member of a highly skilled healthcare team delivering exceptional care to some of the province's most complex patient populations. Every day, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative environment.

Why Royal Columbian Hospital?

As the oldest hospital in British Columbia and a provincial referral centre, Royal Columbian Hospital provides unique opportunities to grow your nursing career while working alongside expert clinicians across a wide range of specialties. As a Level 1 Trauma Centre for Fraser Health, RCH offers exposure to advanced clinical practice, leading-edge treatments, and diverse patient care experiences. Whether you're interested in emergency care, critical care, neuroscience, cardiac services, surgery, medicine, or specialty programs, you'll find opportunities to expand your knowledge and develop professionally. Located in the heart of Metro Vancouver, New Westminster offers the ideal combination of urban convenience, vibrant neighbourhoods, and easy access to parks, waterfront trails, and recreational activities. With excellent transit connections and proximity to communities across the Lower Mainland, it's a great place to build both your career and your life. You'll thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, innovation, and professional growth are valued. At RCH, your contributions are recognized, your development is encouraged, and your work has a lasting impact on patients and families every day.

Experience The Exceptional Benefits Of Working With Us

Enjoy a comprehensive rewards package designed to support your health, well-being, and future:

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits for eligible employees
• Generous Vacation Entitlement, with eligible employees earning up to four weeks of vacation
• Benefit Portability when transferring from another HEABC employer
• Immediate Enrollment in the Municipal Pension Plan
• Maternity Leave Top-Up of up to 87%
• Flexible Scheduling Options available under the current collective agreement
• 50% TransLink Pass Subsidy to help reduce commuting costs

Plus, enjoy access to a variety of employee wellness programs, professional development opportunities, discounts, and support services designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

Benefits and eligibility are based on employment status.

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 and group facilitation.
• Writes timely and accurate patient reports of relevant observations including patient and/or family teaching and evaluation of nursing care.
• Participates and provides input into clinical case reviews, program development and evaluation, education materials and delivery and other clinical resources.
• Provides orientation and mentoring to new staff; participates as a preceptor to students.
• Provides input into policies, protocols and procedures to meet best practices/standards/protocols for patient education on diabetes.
• Acts as a resource to other health care professionals and provides information sessions on diabetes, as needed.
• Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities by participating in research and special projects related to diabetes.
• Maintains client records, documentation and related statistics, as required.
• Participates on local, regional, program and professional committees, as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Graduation from an approved school of Nursing. Two (2) years' recent related clinical experience assessing and treating patients with diabetes within a chronic disease management framework including supporting self management and accreditation as a certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Current CPR certification.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of current standards for diabetes management.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of adult/child/youth learning including strategies around empowerment and motivation.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and implement a diabetes education program for patients/clients/families, in both an individual and group setting.
• Ability to create and maintain rapport with the patient/client/family and with other health care providers.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work in a continuously changing environment.
• Ability to operate related equipment included related software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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