Registered Nurse (RN) Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)

ConnectWell Community Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) for 21 hours per week (0.6 FTE) to join our inter-professional team. This position offers a comprehensive benefit package and HOOPP. *Position Summary: *The Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) Registered Nurse (RN) promotes the health of individuals, families and the community ConnectWell Community Health serves. The CDE RN works with the inter-disciplinary team to provide individual and group education to adults on prevention and management of chronic health conditions including prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. The CDE RN participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of health promotion programs and services for individuals, families and the community that are affected by chronic health conditions including diabetes. The CDE RN must be aware of, understand, and adhere to the Standards of Practice set out by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the current Canadian Diabetes Association Clinical Practice Guidelines. *Qualifications:*• Bachelor of Nursing Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience • Current and unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario • Certified Diabetes Educators certification or commitment to acquire • Three to five years of nursing experience in health and diabetes education • Excellent health assessment and clinical skills, understanding of chronic diseases including diabetes • Experience in group facilitation for adults • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of an inter-disciplinary team. • Experience in the development and delivery of health education and health promotion programs. • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. • Excellent organizational, time management, prioritization, and interpersonal skills. • Experience and understanding of health equity and rural communities *Reporting Relationship: *The successful candidate will report to the Primary Care, Manager For a complete job description, please visit our website: *HOW TO APPLY: *Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their qualifications and interest in the position. Application deadline is September 3, 2024. Applications should be sent to the attention of Jodi Halpenny at jhalpenny@connectwell.ca ConnectWell is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If at any stage in the selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact Jodi Halpenny at jhalpenny@connectwell.ca to let us know how we can assist you. ConnectWell Community Health is also committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour and those who identify as women, persons with disabilities and LGBTQ+ persons. An offer of employment will be conditional upon the candidate completing a Vulnerable Sector Screening, which includes a criminal reference check and proof of two COVID vaccinations. Although we appreciate all responses, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $38.00-$43.00 per hour Expected hours: 21 per week Benefits: * Company pension * Dental care * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Extended health care * Life insurance * On-site parking * Paid time off * Vision care Schedule: * Monday to Friday Education: * Bachelor's Degree (required) Language: * English (required) Licence/Certification: * Class G Licence, No public transit available (required) Work Location: In person Application deadline: 2024-09-03 Expected start date: 2024-09-15