About the Role
Working closely with other members of the diabetes team, the Nurse is responsible for the delivery and promotion of the Community Diabetes Education Program of Ottawa, across various locations in the City of Ottawa. Using a self-management approach, the Nurse provides group and individual education to adults with diabetes, primarily prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, starts them on insulin and assists them with titration and supports with overall chronic disease management. The nurse works collaboratively with community physicians and endocrinologists especially around insulin initiation and medication management. In addition, the nurse collaborates with other Centretown Community Health Centre (CCHC) teams where appropriate and refers internally and externally as needed.
As this is a city-wide program, work location may be at any of our program sites.
Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor degree Nursing or equivalent.
Possession of, or eligibility for, registration with College of Nurses of Ontario.
Two years of experience in diabetes education
Experience in group facilitation and knowledge of adult education principles.
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 diverse populations.
Experience working in a community setting including outreach activities.
Availability to work some evenings and weekends.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
Desirable
Certification as a Diabetes Educator.
Experience with insulin education and management.
Membership in the Diabetes Educator Section of Diabetes Canada.
Ability to communicate in another language is a strong asset (e.g. Arabic, Somali, Spanish)
Language designation
English, written and spoken
French, written and spoken
Start Date
As soon as possible
How to “Express an Interest” for this Opportunity:
Submit your letter of interest along with your résumé to jobs@centretownchc.org.
Please note the following:
- The subject line of your email should read “Bilingual Diabetes Nurse Educator”
- 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 jobs@centretownchc.org 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.