Diabetes Educator (Nurse) - Community Diabetes Education Program of Ottawa (CDEPO)

Centretown Community Health Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health center in Ottawa is seeking a full-time Diabetes Educator (Nurse) to join their Community Diabetes Education Program. The role involves delivering education and support for adults with diabetes, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and engaging in community outreach. The ideal candidate must have a Nursing degree, relevant experience in diabetes management, and a commitment to health equity.

Benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Various benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Nursing or equivalent.
• Minimum two years’ experience in diabetes education and management.
• Certification as a Diabetes Educator.

Responsibilities

• Deliver education to adults with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams for insulin initiation and management.
• Conduct outreach activities in the community.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

Bachelor degree in Nursing

CPR Certification

Certification as a Diabetes Educator

Tools

Windows-based computer systems

MS Word

Job description

Diabetes Educator (Nurse) - Community Diabetes Education Program of Ottawa (CDEPO)

Full-Time, Permanent Position

Pay Scale

$65,285 - $78,657 / annually

Pension and Benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) / including some benefits

Application Deadline

About the Role

Working closely with the CDEPO team, the Diabetes Educator (Nurse) 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.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Nursing or equivalent.

Possession of, or eligibility for, registration with College of Nurses 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

French, written and spoken - desirable

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

Start Date

As Soon As Possible

How to “Express an Interest” for this Opportunity:

- The subject line of your email should read “Diabetes Educator (Nurse)”

- The file name for your resume should read: “(last name)_(first name)_ Resume”

- The file name for your cover letter should read: “(last name)_(first name)_ Cover Letter”

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants invited to an interview will be contacted.

Candidates requiring accommodation during the application and/or the interview process should contact us at [e-mail] so arrangements can be made. CCHC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce and as such, we encourage applications from individuals who reflect the broad diversity of communities we work with.

Centretown CHC has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, as such applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and provide proof of vaccinations to be considered for employment. Reasonable accommodation will be considered for persons with medical exemption or other exemptions under the Ontario Human Rights Code.