FT Diabetes Nurse Educator

Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre

$79K — $99K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in Nursing (BScN or equivalent)
  • Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • 3+ years of clinical experience in diabetes education or chronic disease management
  • Experience in interdisciplinary care settings
  • Knowledge of current diabetes clinical practice guidelines
  • Strong communication, education, and counselling skills
  • Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) designation is a plus
  • Experience with Indigenous communities and group facilitation is advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Provide diabetes education and counselling based on evidence-based guidelines
  • Support clients in setting goals and managing diabetes effectively
  • Develop individualized care plans with clients and healthcare providers
  • Maintain accurate electronic medical documentation
  • Plan and lead group education sessions on diabetes management
  • Create culturally appropriate educational materials
  • Participate in program evaluation and quality improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance
  • Defined benefit pension plan through HOOPP
  • 3 weeks of vacation plus additional personal and health days
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Birthday off and cultural/spiritual development days
Full Job Description
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

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.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter through the link below:

FT Diabetes Nurse Educator | Dayforce Jobs

Learn more about SOAHAC at: www.soahac.on.ca

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