St. Joseph’s Health Centre is seeking a highly motivated and self-directedRegistered Nurse (RN), Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)to join its dynamic interprofessional team within theDiabetes 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 inoutpatient, group, and virtual care settings
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and deliver patient and family education, incorporatingsocial determinants of health
• Applyadult education principlesand 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 theCollege of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) -Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)

  designation (required)

• Current**Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)**certification

• Minimum3–5 years recent experiencein a Diabetes Management or Education Program

Clinical Experience:

• Experience withContinuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM), including:

• Sensor insertion and patient training

• Data analysis and interpretation

• Experience withinsulin pump therapy, including:

• Knowledge of current devices used in Canada

• Interpretation of pump-generated reports

Skills and Competencies:

• Strongclinical judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
• Excellentorganizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to workindependently and collaborativelyin a fast-paced environment
• Stronginterpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency withElectronic Medical Records (EMR)(e.g., EPIC) is an asset
• Demonstratedreliability and strong attendance record

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating anaccessible and inclusive workplace. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and compliant with theAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)and theOntario 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.

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