Position Details

Job Number:

JR02166

Department:

Diabetes Complication Prevention

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:

Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown), King Campus (Stoney Creek East Hamilton), West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term), Full time

Contract Duration: (If applicable)

6 months

Number of Positions:

1

Union:

ONA Local 75

Hourly Rate (Min / Max):

$43.9 - $62.86

Schedule

Work Days:

Monday to Friday

Time of Day:

Days

Shift:

Hours - 8

Shift Start: (If applicable)

Reason for Posting:

Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy

Application Dates

Opening Date:

2026-10-01

Closing Date:

2026-10-08

Position Summary The Diabetes Patient Educator functions to assess treat and offer education for diabetes patients and patients families. This role requires sound clinical judgement and ability to function within a pre-determined set of medical directives. The diabetes educator practices in accordance with SJHH mission and values policies and procedures and the College of Nurses Standards and Guidelines.

Qualifications

- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
- 2 years related experience
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
- Certified as a Diabetes Educator through the Canadian Diabetes Educator Certification Board
- Demonstrates commitment to the value of Service Responsible Stewardship Community Responsiveness and Respect.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in teaching patients in classrooms

Responsibilities

- Utilizes the nursing process assesses plans implements evaluates and documents the delivery and management of nursing care for individuals families and communities.




- Employs advanced nursing knowledge in clinical practice decision making critical thinking leadership research utilization and resource management.
- Demonstrates great depth and breadth of knowledge in diabetes care and is competent to lead and provide education for those situations which are more complex unpredictable and unstable.
- Applies critical thinking to integrate knowledge and technical skills in the provision of care to diverse patient populations as assigned
- Understands role expectations and seeks clarification when necessary; consults with physicians and other health care professionals when faced with situations beyond their knowledge skill and judgement; communicates effectively when collaborating and consulting.
- Coordinates and evaluates patient-centered care and discharge planning within the interdisciplinary team
- Provides patient centered goal directed consultative care for complex patients in various settings including in-patient outpatient and outreach locations. Supports self-management in diabetes care.
- Assesses patient needs by conducting a comprehensive assessment of previously and newly diagnosed diabetes.
- Develops an integrated plan of care in collaboration with the patient with diabetes and members of the health care team

#SJHHjobs St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal prospect employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values .

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process ([email protected]).

📌 Patient Educator - Diabetes (Canada)
🏢 St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
📍 Canada