Job Description

Your Opportunity:
The Diabetes Nurse Educator is responsible for delivering and maintaining a Chronic Disease Education Program that is focused on improving the health and quality of life of individuals with Diabetes/Hypertension/Dyslipidemia and Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors. The overall purpose is to offer excellence in education and direct clinical care through a multidisciplinary environment. The Nurse Educator assists the individual and his/her family by facilitating learning and self-care through various roles. Direct client care is provided to adults and children who are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes and may be managing their chronic disease with various elements of diet/lifestyle, medication management, intensive insulin management including insulin via pumps and the use of sensor technology. This position will be part of Primary Care Alberta effective November 18, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Primary Care Alberta.
Description:
As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $39.58 - $54.16 per hour. Upon obtaining a full licence, the rate of pay will be adjusted to the applicable Registered Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.

Transition Company:

Primary Care Alberta

Classification:

Registered Nurse

Union:

United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program:

Alberta Healthy Living Program- Diabetes Specialty

Primary Location:

River Heights Professional Cen

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

0.84

Posting End Date:

01-DEC-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available:

05-JAN-2026

Temporary End Date:

26-FEB-2027

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

4

Shifts per cycle:

16

Shift Pattern:

Days

Days Off:

Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary:

$43.26

Maximum Salary:

$59.21

Vehicle Requirement:

Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification. If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the past five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required prior to employment: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4): https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification: https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in the area of Health Education, with a focus on Chronic Disease (Diabetes, Hypertension, Dyslipidemia) and Risk Reduction. Experience working with Family Physicians and Internists in a Community and Facility Setting. Previous experience providing care and education to individuals/families living with diabetes in an outpatient clinic setting. Knowledge and understanding of use of various diabetes devices including self monitoring devices, sensor technology, and insulin pumps.

Preferred Qualifications:

A Certified Diabetes Educator and insulin pump training is an asset. Experience with group education facilitation. Formal Health Coaching or Health Change Methodology training.