Job Description

Community Health Nurse - Diabetes Education Program Full-time, permanent - 35 hours per week Salary - $68,314 to $80,925 per annum plus benefits salary commensurate on exp. & edu.

About Unison Health and Community Services:

Unison Health and Community Services is a non-profit, community-based organization that serves neighbourhoods in Northwest Toronto. Operating out of six locations, Unison offers core services that include primary health care, counselling, health promotion, Early Years programs, legal services, harm reduction programs, housing assistance, adult protective services, Pathways to Education(TM) and a Diabetes Education Program. Unison's mission is working together to deliver accessible and high-quality health and community services that are integrated, respond to needs, build on strengths and inspire change.

Unison Health and Community Services is committed to working from an inclusive, pro-choice, sex positive, harm reduction, anti-racist, anti-oppression and participatory framework.

Reporting to the Diabetes Education Program Manager, the successful candidate will demonstrate the required knowledge, skills and judgement to deliver programs and services to clients on the prevention, care, and management of diabetes. This position is based out of our Lawrence Heights site. Work hours will include some evenings and may include some weekends.

Our Diabetes Education Program (DEP) is composed of full time RNs, RDs, an outreach worker, and administrative support. We educate and counsel clients at risk for diabetes, pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes in both individual and group settings. Education and counselling is done at Unison sites and at external settings.

In addition, this position will represent the diabetes education program by providing support at vaccination and/or other clinics; or by fulfilling other RN related activities by working independently or with a multi-disciplinary team of MDs, NPs, nurses as well as administrative staff. It is anticipated these functions will be held at or near Unison sites in the community. Training will be provided.

Responsibilities:

Provide individual counselling to clients on diabetes self-management skills in both individual and group settings

Provide support at clinics or fulfilling other RN related duties to support DEP and Unison initiatives

Develop a care plan for clients at risk of prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes

Teach administration of insulin effectively, including titration and management as per medical orders

Perform client follow ups in person, by virtual visit and telephone

Facilitate group education classes

Deliver presentations to community groups

Conduct outreach in the community

Develop educational resources

Participate in team meetings and centre-wide initiatives

Perform administrative tasks

Stay current and aware of opportunities to implement new, evidenced-based methods of client assessment and treatment

Qualifications:

Licensed as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario with no restrictions to practice

Baccalaureate degree

Certification as a Diabetes Educator (CDE) strongly preferred. Required to obtain and maintain CDE, within earliest time frame.

Experience serving Unison's priority populations (seniors with complex needs, people with mental health and substance use, and LGBTQ2IA+)

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to speak a second language (Spanish and / or Portuguese) is a significant asset

Experience with group facilitation

Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, and ability to travel

Ability to work on-site at our health centre is a requirement of the position.

Interested candidates are asked to email a resume with covering letter by October 22, 2025, at 4:00 pm to:

Hiring Committee - Community Health Nurse (DEP)

Unison Health and Community Services

Toronto ON M6M 3W2

hirings@unisonhcs.org

Please cite UN_2025_040 in the subject line of the email.

We welcome applications from people who are reflective of the diverse communities we serve, including those who might need accommodation.

Where needed, accommodations for applicants with disabilities will be provided, on request, to support their participation in all aspects of the recruitment process.

Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $68,314.00-$80,925.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Vision care
Work Location: In person