Nurse Counsellor Diabetes Education
St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto · Toronto, ON
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- On site
- Full-time
- CA$75,000 / year
- Toronto, ON
Job highlights
- Provide diabetes education and clinical support.
- Manage patients with Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes.
- Utilize insulin pumps and CGM systems.
- Collaborate with healthcare team and patient families.
- Advance nursing practice through learning and reflection.
About the role
Registered Nurse Certified Diabetes Educator
St. Joseph’s Health Centre is seeking a highly motivated and self-directed Registered Nurse (RN), Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) to join its dynamic interprofessional team within the Diabetes Management Program.
Our program supports a diverse and complex patient population living with diabetes and chronic disease. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced outpatient setting, working collaboratively with endocrinologists and diabetes educators.
The RN, CDE will deliver education and clinical support to individuals with:
- Type 1 diabetes (MDI and insulin pump therapy)
- Type 2 diabetes with complex medical needs
- Diabetes in pregnancy
This role involves both independent and collaborative practice across clinic visits, one-on-one appointments, and group education sessions.
The successful candidate will also contribute to the advancement of nursing practice through knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and reflective practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide diabetes education and clinical services in outpatient, group, and virtual care settings
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and deliver patient and family education, incorporating social determinants of health
- Apply adult education principles and a variety of teaching methods to support patient self-management, including insulin titration
- Manage patients using:
- Insulin pump therapy
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems
- Interpret clinical data and adjust care plans accordingly
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the interprofessional healthcare team
- Ensure continuity of care through:
- Accurate and timely documentation
- Coordination with primary care providers and other service providers
- Appropriate referrals
- Advocate for patients in addressing systemic barriers to care
- Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of individualized care plans
- Cross coverage on in-patient unit prn.
Qualifications
- Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
- Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) designation (required)
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
- Minimum 3–5 years recent experience in a Diabetes Management or Education Program
Clinical Experience
- Experience with Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM), including:
- Sensor insertion and patient training
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Experience with insulin pump therapy, including:
- Knowledge of current devices used in Canada
- Interpretation of pump-generated reports
Skills And Competencies
- Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) (e.g., EPIC) is an asset
- Demonstrated reliability and strong attendance record
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist. All accommodation requests will be handled confidentially and respectfully.
Key skills/competency
- Registered Nurse
- Certified Diabetes Educator
- Diabetes Management
- Patient Education
- Clinical Assessment
- Insulin Pump Therapy
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Electronic Medical Records
- Adult Education Principles
Skills & topics
- Registered Nurse
- Certified Diabetes Educator
- Diabetes Management
- Patient Education
- Clinical Assessment
- Insulin Pump Therapy
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring
- Healthcare
- Nursing
- Toronto Jobs
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your RN, CDE, and diabetes management experience. Emphasize skills in insulin pump therapy and CGM.
- Showcase clinical skills: Detail your experience with patient assessments, education, and care plan development.
- Address qualifications: Clearly state your CNO registration, CDE designation, and BCLS certification.
- Demonstrate EMR proficiency: If you have experience with EPIC or other EMRs, mention it prominently.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your clinical judgment, critical thinking, and collaborative approach.
Technical preparation
Review diabetes management guidelines.,Practice insulin titration scenarios.,Familiarize with CGM/pump data interpretation.,Review adult education teaching methods.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex patient case.,How do you handle patient barriers?,Explain your collaboration with a team.,How do you manage competing priorities?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the essential qualifications for the Nurse Counsellor Diabetes Education role at St. Joseph's Health Centre?
- To be considered for the Nurse Counsellor Diabetes Education position at St. Joseph's Health Centre, you must possess a current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) designation, and current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification. A minimum of 3-5 years of recent experience in a Diabetes Management or Education Program is also required.
- What type of patient population will I be supporting as a Nurse Counsellor Diabetes Education?
- As a Nurse Counsellor Diabetes Education at St. Joseph's Health Centre, you will support a diverse and complex patient population living with diabetes and chronic disease, including individuals with Type 1 diabetes (MDI and insulin pump therapy), Type 2 diabetes with complex medical needs, and diabetes in pregnancy.
- What is the work environment like for this role at St. Joseph's Health Centre?
- This role operates within a dynamic interprofessional team in the Diabetes Management Program, offering patient-centered care in a fast-paced outpatient setting. You will work collaboratively with endocrinologists and other diabetes educators in clinic visits, one-on-one appointments, and group education sessions.
- Does St. Joseph's Health Centre offer accommodations during the recruitment process for the Nurse Counsellor Diabetes Education position?
- Yes, Unity Health Toronto (St. Joseph's Health Centre) is committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process and offers accommodations. If you require accommodation at any stage, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist, and your request will be handled confidentially and respectfully.
- What technologies or systems are important for a Nurse Counsellor Diabetes Education candidate to be familiar with?
- Familiarity with Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems, including sensor insertion, patient training, and data analysis, is essential. Experience with insulin pump therapy, including knowledge of current devices and interpretation of pump reports, is also highly valued. Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR), such as EPIC, is considered an asset.