Position: Registered Nurse

Department: Adult Diabetes Education Centre

Position Status: Part-time Temporary

Temporary Contract End Date: May 2027

Union: ONA

Number of Positions: 1

Location: On site

Language: English

The PRHC Difference:

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a regional hospital delivering acute healthcare to a rapidly growing population of more than 300,000 in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Alderville.

With an annual budget of nearly $390 million, and a proud local history extending back over a century, PRHC has nearly 500 inpatient beds and offers a wide range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, vascular surgery and mental health & addictions.

PRHC is located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada a 90-minute drive north-east of Toronto. We are the region’s largest employer with more than 3,100 staff, 450 physicians with privileges, and a core group of 250 volunteers

As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment – a forum to share knowledge, to lead and learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers, and a culture that recognizes and celebrates the efforts and achievements of its people.

PRHC is proud to be recognized as one of the top 20 employers nationwide in the healthcare and social services category, and 199 overall among 300 Canadian employers across all sectors, on the Canada’s Best Employers list released by Forbes in 2025.

Top Benefits and Perks:

• Vacation and Benefits
• Pension program with matching employer contribution
• Health and Wellness programs (gym and yoga memberships, travel discounts, etc.)
• Learning fund for educational development

HOURS OF WORK:

The stated hours of work are approximate as schedules are subject to change with the operational needs of the Health Centre. Changes made to hours of work will follow the terms of the applicable collective agreement, company policy and/or legislation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The ADEC registered nurse, working with an interdisciplinary team, helps adult clients with chronic conditions including diabetes by supporting collaborative care with a focus on self-management. Team case management and patient education, involving the patient’s families and support persons, helps support a holistic approach to better manage chronic disease and promote treatment commitment. The RN helps to address the clinical and psychosocial aspects of diabetes that impact the burden of disease.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Registered Nurse with current Certificate of Competence issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Certification in Diabetes Education (CDE) required
• Completion of the Diabetes Educator Certificate Program or equivalent preferred.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a health care team.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with patients, families, physicians, and health centre staff.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of people, and work effectively within an interprofessional team
• Demonstrated ability to organize workload and establish priorities effectively;
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to exercise independent judgement and to assess situations and address problems efficiently and effectively; and
• Motivated self-directed learner, who take initiative and seeks learning opportunities to enhance client care and professional competence.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative and good judgement when performing duties.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Possess a passion for diabetes care and will champion the ongoing development of this chronic disease management initiative in our community.
• Excellent assessment, planning and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of the principles of adult learning.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate both individual and group educational sessions using the principles of education.
• Flexibility to meet individual client demands.
• Good customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued education.
• Membership in Diabetes Education Section of Canadian Diabetes Association preferred.
• Two years’ clinical experience in management of diabetes preferred.
• Experience using Insulin Pumps from a variety of vendors preferred.
• Experience working with Epic electronic health record preferred.

OUR COMMITMENT:

At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of all equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, black, racialized, women, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities, expressions, and sexual orientations. Even if your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification on this position, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for another role within our organization.

Peterborough Regional Health Centre is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment that is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should you require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please notify us by indicating this on your application form and upon initial contact by our recruitment team. This will ensure that we can tailor the recruitment process to meet your accommodation needs.

Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at PRHC. If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.