FT Diabetes Nurse Educator

SOAHAC; London; Sur place; CAD 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

HOOPP pension

Comprehensive health benefits

Birthday off

Professional development opportunities

Résumé du poste

SOAHAC in London, Ontario is hiring a Diabetes Nurse Educator to provide culturally safe, client-centered diabetes education and support to Indigenous adults living with Type 2 diabetes.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, lead individual and group education, develop care plans, and contribute to quality improvement while traveling locally for outreach.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate nursing degree and active registration in good standing.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in diabetes education or chronic disease management.
• Certified Diabetes Educator designation is an asset.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally for outreach.

Responsabilités

• Provide diabetes education and counselling using evidence-based guidelines.
• Support clients with goal setting, self-management, and lifestyle changes.
• Develop and monitor individualized care plans with clients and care providers.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical documentation.
• Plan and deliver group education sessions and health promotion activities.
• Develop and adapt culturally appropriate educational materials.
• Support outreach initiatives and workshops.
• Participate in program evaluation, outcomes tracking and reporting.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement and coordinated care delivery.

Connaissances

Diabetes education

Counselling

Group education

Interdisciplinary care

Communication skills

Formation

BScN or equivalent

Current registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

Description du poste

FT Diabetes Nurse Educator

Status: Full-time, Permanent | Location: London, ON | Hours: 35 hours per week | Salary: $79,672 – $99,590 per year | Paid Time Off: 3 weeks vacation, 12 health days, 3 personal days, 5 spiritual/cultural development days, professional development opportunities, and your birthday off | Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, life insurance, and more | Pension: HOOPP (defined benefit pension plan) | Posting Date: September 04, 2026 | Application Deadline: September 18, 2026

About SOAHAC

Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOAHAC) is a diverse, dynamic, multi-service Indigenous health and wellness organization. We provide wholistic, culturally grounded care by integrating traditional Indigenous healing and western health practices to support balance and wellness for individuals, families, and communities.

SOAHAC serves First Nations (on- and off-reserve), Inuit, and Métis peoples across the Southwest, Waterloo Wellington, and Erie St. Clair regions. Our mandate is to provide accessible, high-quality, culturally safe care while strengthening Indigenous community health capacity.

Position Summary

The Diabetes Nurse Educator provides culturally safe, client-centered diabetes education and support to Indigenous adults living with Type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes. Working as part of a multidisciplinary Diabetes Education Program team, the Nurse Educator supports clients in developing practical self-management skills, improving health outcomes, and accessing coordinated care.

The role includes individual counselling, group education, outreach activities, and participation in program monitoring and evaluation in alignment with Ministry-funded Diabetes Education Program requirements.

Responsibilities

Clinical Diabetes Education & Care

• Provide diabetes education and counselling to clients using evidence-based clinical practice guidelines
• Support clients with goal setting, self-management, medication understanding, lifestyle changes, and complication prevention
• Develop and monitor individualized care plans in collaboration with clients and care providers
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical documentation

Group Education & Health Promotion

• Plan and deliver group education sessions and health promotion activities focused on diabetes prevention and management
• Develop and adapt culturally appropriate educational materials
• Support community outreach initiatives and workshops

Program Support & Quality Improvement

• Participate in program evaluation, outcome tracking, and reporting activities
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated care delivery

Qualifications & Experience

• Undergraduate degree in Nursing (BScN or equivalent)
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant clinical experience in diabetes education or chronic disease management
• Demonstrated experience working in interdisciplinary care settings
• Knowledge of current diabetes clinical practice guidelines
• Strong communication, education, and counselling skills
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) designation considered an asset
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and knowledge of Indigenous health perspectives considered an asset
• Experience with group facilitation and community-based education considered an asset
• Ability to travel locally for outreach activities
• Valid driver’s licence, access to a reliable vehicle, and appropriate insurance for work-related travel
• Successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check satisfactory to the organization.
• Proof of immunization and/or immunity in accordance with SOAHAC’s Occupational Health and Safety policies and applicable public health guidance.

This position may include additional responsibilities as required to support organizational priorities.

SOAHAC values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants (please self-identify). SOAHAC is committed to providing accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise Human Resources.