Registered Nurse & Diabetes Education

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Kelowna is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their Diabetes Education Team. This part-time role focuses on providing diabetes education and supports diabetes management within a collaborative interdisciplinary team. Ideal candidates are flexible, motivated, and passionate about nursing, with a strong understanding of various diabetes types. Enjoy competitive wages and comprehensive benefits while working in one of Canada's top regions for lifestyle and quality of life.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of diabetes care and management.
• Excellent working knowledge of Type 1, Type 2, gestational, and pediatric diabetes.
• Continuous improvement in nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide diabetes education and support management.
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Enhance quality of life for patients and families.

Skills

Diabetes education support

Change facilitation skills

Understanding of adult education principles

Collaboration with healthcare providers

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse to join our Diabetes Education Team in Kelowna, 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

• 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

• 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 Permanent Part-time (0.60) opportunity. Shifts of work will be scheduled days and evenings, Monday to Friday, rotating from 08:30 to 16:30, 12:00 to 20:00 hours.

About this Location

The vibrant and growing city of Kelowna offers so much to enjoy! Vineyards, orchards, golfing, hundreds of hiking and biking trails, amazing beaches and a diverse arts and culture scene situated on stunning Okanagan Lake and not forgetting multiple winter resorts and Kelowna international airport right on our doorstep.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! See why Nursing at Interior Health is such an amazing opportunity! Learn more about the Okanagan Valley!