Diabetes Education RN — Community Health

Community Health Centres of Northumberland; Port Hope; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits including HOOPP enrollment

Job summary

The Community Health Centres of Northumberland is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Diabetes Education Team. The role is permanent, full-time (35 hours/week) and includes benefits with HOOPP enrollment.

You will deliver diabetes education, clinical support, and practical guidance to adults living with diabetes across our communities in a person-centred approach. You’ll collaborate with dietitians and primary care providers, participate in program development and evaluation, and travel to

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) or actively pursuing the designation.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Knowledge of social determinants of health and their effects on well being.
• Experience with rural/community health and vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients to make informed health choices and take actions to manage their health.
• Provide diabetes education, counselling and self-management support.
• Conduct foot screens and monitor diabetes-related health risks.
• Develop client-centered health promotion and maintenance plans.
• Adjust insulin and medications according to established medical directives.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and community resources; document outcomes.

Skills

Diabetes education

Health assessment

Group facilitation

Education

RN license in Ontario

CDE designation (in progress)

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

The Community Health Centres of Northumberland is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Diabetes Education Team. The role is permanent, full-time (35 hours/week) and includes benefits with HOOPP enrollment.

You will deliver diabetes education, clinical support, and practical guidance to adults living with diabetes across our communities in a person-centred approach. You’ll collaborate with dietitians and primary care providers, participate in program development and evaluation, and travel to