Nurse Educator

• West Toronto Diabetes Education Program: A comprehensive diabetes education program, designed to improve the quality of life for clients 18+ living with Type 2 Diabetes or Prediabetes and at risk.

• Provide assessment and counselling for clients living with pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes, taking into consideration client’s level of knowledge, readiness to change, medical and non-medical factors and socio-demographic background.
• Develop health improvement plan in partnership with the client by integrating information about health status, clinical practice guidelines, and available community resources.
• Ensure complete, accurate, and timely documentation of program activities using electronic medical records.
• Plan, develop and facilitate health education sessions on various topics related to diabetes in both individual and group settings.
• Participate in the development and improvement of team and organizational procedures, workflows and policies as assigned.
• Identify and build relationships with various community partners.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as an RN;
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) credentials or current enrollment would be an asset.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate information and ideas to support understanding with diverse demographics, newcomers, and individuals with language barriers
• Strong knowledge of diabetes pathophysiology, related laboratory values, and pharmacotherapy.
• Experience with insulin titration, oral medication management and use of medical directives is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and facilitate groups using principles of adult learning.
• Positive attitude and dependable with strong initiative and the ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented atmosphere.
• First Aid and BLS certification required and must be kept current.
• Valid Driver’s License is an asset.

• Extended health and dental: coverage for prescription drugs, vision, health practitioners and more
• Group life insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): free, confidential support
• Healthcare discounts via Altum Health for services like massage therapy and physiotherapy
• Free access to Calm (meditation, sleep stories, self-care tools) and access to employee engagement platform Motivosity 
• 4 weeks of vacation to start plus paid sick days
• 11 paid statutory and organizational holidays
• Pension: membership in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• No 24-hour rotational shifts 

• Paid orientation, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
• On-site and e-learning, plus access to course fee support
• Opportunities to serve diverse communities through inclusive, client-centered care
• Collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement
• Active involvement in internal/external committees and community partnerships
• A workplace committed to equity, diversity, and removing barriers to accessibility

LAMP Community Health Centre is dedicated to achieving a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community it serves and encourages applications from equity seeking groups. Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.

This is an ONA bargaining unit position

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.