Registered Nurse | Diabetes Education

Interior Health Authority; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in British Columbia seeks a Registered Nurse to join their Diabetes Education Team in Kamloops. Candidates must possess a nursing degree, valid CDE certification, and experience in diabetes management. This casual position offers flexible hours and significant opportunities for career development within a supportive environment. Join a top employer and make a difference in patient care.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education opportunities

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current practicing registration from BCCNM.
• Current BC Driver’s License required.
• Two years' recent clinical experience including diabetes education.

Responsibilities

• Provide diabetes education and manage diabetes patient support.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers for quality patient care.
• Enhance patient and family quality of life.

Skills

Diabetes education

Adult education principles

Nursing practice

Clinical competence

Change facilitation

Education

Graduation from an approved school of Nursing

Current, valid Canadian Diabetes Educator Certification (CDE)

Completion of Diabetes Educator Graduate Certificate Program

Job description

Overview

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse to join our Diabetes Education Team at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC. If Nursing is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply today!

Who We Are

Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.

What We Offer

We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career:

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Generous Vacation Entitlement
• Employer Paid Health Benefits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Shift Premiums
• Competitive wages

About the Job

The Registered Nurse:

• Provides diabetes education, supports diabetes management and participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team
• Has a strong understanding of adult education principles and change facilitation skills, in addition to excellent working knowledge of diabetes care and management with all types of diabetes – Type 1, Type 2, gestational diabetes, and pediatric diabetes
• Enhances quality of life for the patient and family; consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care providers
• Demonstrates continuous improvement and evidence based practice in nursing practice
• Maintains and advances own clinical competence
• Participates on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned

This is a Casual opportunity. Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work and can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis.

About this Location

Kamloops is one of BC’s sunniest cities and home to 90,000 residents. The city offers a large selection of restaurants and stores, arts scene and a full range of businesses. Close proximity to Sun Peaks resort and the surrounding landscape of rivers, mountains and lakes provides opportunities to enjoy year-round outdoor activities.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers as well as one of B.C\'s Top Employers!

Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply Today!

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of Nursing with current practicing registration with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
• Current, valid Canadian Diabetes Educator Certification (CDE); or completion of the Diabetes Educator Graduate Certificate Program from Michener Institute
• Current, valid BC Driver’s License
• Two years’ recent related clinical experience including: one year experience assessing, treating, and educating patients, family members, and others about diabetes using a self-management support approach; and experience providing formal, adult, group education; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience