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
About SOAHAC Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOAHAC) is a diverse, dynamic, multi-service Indigenous health and wellness organization. We provide wholistic, culturally grounded care by integrating traditional Indigenous healing and western health practices to support balance and wellness for individuals, families, and communities.
SOAHAC serves First Nations (on- and off-reserve), Inuit, and Métis peoples across the Southwest, Waterloo Wellington, and Erie St. Clair regions. Our mandate is to provide accessible, high-quality, culturally secure care while strengthening Indigenous community health capacity.
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 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.
SOAHAC values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants (please self-identify). SOAHAC is committed to providing accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise Human Resources.

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📌 FT Diabetes Nurse Educator (Ontario)
🏢 SOAHAC
📍 Ontario