Registered Nurse | Diabetes Education

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking a knowledgeable diabetes educator to join their interdisciplinary team part-time. The role involves providing education and support for diabetes management to enhance patient quality of life. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in adult education principles and a solid understanding of diabetes care. Attractive benefits include comprehensive health perks, training opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance in a picturesque community.

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

• Provides diabetes education and supports management.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Maintains clinical competence and improves practice.

Responsibilities

• Enhance quality of life for patients and families.
• Consult and collaborate with healthcare providers.
• Participate in committees and research projects.

Skills

Understanding of diabetes care and management

Excellent adult education principles

Change facilitation skills

Continuous improvement in nursing practice

Job description

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 (0.80) position.

Shifts of work will be Tuesday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00 hours.

About this Location

Oliver, BC, is a picturesque town in the southern Okanagan Valley, renowned for its warm climate and stunning lake views. Known for its unique semi-arid environment, Oliver offers excellent outdoor activities like boating and hiking, along with a thriving wine industry. The town’s vibrant community hosts local events and festivals, making it a charming place to live and visit.

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!