Reports to: Director of Chronic Disease Prevention & Wellness, Diabetes Education and Clinical Nutrition
Status: Permanent Full-time
Bonuses: WAHA Sign-on Bonus (up to $15,000), Employee Referral Bonus (up to $5,500) & Retention Program
Who You Are
- Experienced registered nurse
- Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Extensive knowledge in nursing role and enhances scope
What You’ll Do
- Individual diabetes education sessions with patients
- Teach patients how to monitor blood glucose and educate on blood glucose targets
- Educate patients on medication management and insulin regimens
- Provide guidance on nutrition and physical activity
- Educate patients and families on diabetes prevention, self‑management and complications
- Participate in community outreach and education initiatives
- Willingness to travel to coastal sites on a travel schedule
What You Bring
- Diploma in Nursing, BScN preferred
- Current registration and in positive standing with College of Nurses of Ontario
- Mandatory Certified Diabetes Educator certification or willingness to obtain within 2 years of hire
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working in diabetes education or clinical care/chronic disease prevention
- Mandatory certification in CPR
- Reliable, cooperative and effective interpersonal relationships
- Ability to communicate in the local native Cree language is an asset
Salary: $89,797.50 - $128,700.00
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Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is an inclusive employer. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights code and Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act.