Posted 6 months ago
RN - Diabetes Wellness Team
@ Noojmowin Teg Health Centre
Little Current, Ontario
Overview
Noojmowin Teg Health Centre is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse and Certified Diabetes Educator for its Diabetes Wellness Team. The role assesses clients, delivers diabetes self-management education, and works on a shared care model with a dietitian and other team members. Candidates need a BScN, CNO registration, and CDE certification or eligibility to write the exam, plus a Class G licence and access to a vehicle.
Responsibilities:
- Provide diabetes self-management education to clients, families and communities
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care plans
- Review lab values and reconcile medications
- Prepare statistical reports and develop diabetes services
- Network with partner agencies and support quality improvement
Requirements summary:
- BScN and CNO registration in good standing
- One to three years of clinical or community experience
- CDE certification or eligibility to write the exam
- Class G licence and access to a vehicle
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Check and current CPR Level C and First Aid
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-11
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: frequent |
| Work setting | Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CNO registration, Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), CPR Level C, First Aid |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Nursing |
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Noojmowin Teg Health Centre
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Wholistic health & well-being for Anishinabek individuals, families and communities within Manitoulin/Espanola District
Full company description
Mission - Mino Bimaadziwin (Good Life) leads our wholistic health care services to braid health and wellness across Mnidoo Mnising and the surrounding area. Vision - To support and nourish Mino Bimaadziwin (Good Life) led by our Anishinabek healing practices, by braiding our wholistic health care services together within our organization and with our partners and community-based programs/services. The Noojmowin Teg Health Centre Board of Directors structure is made up of the following First Nations and Indigenous Stakeholders representation: Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory – 3 Representatives M’Chigeeng First Nation – 1 Representative United Chiefs and Councils of Mnidoo Mnising (UCCMM) – 1 Representative Off-Reserve Population – 2 Representatives
- LinkedIn followers
- 126
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 34
- Reported office locations
- 48 Hillside Road, Highway 540 Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation, Manitoulin Island, Ontario P0P 1K0, CA
- Other recorded names
- Noojmowin Teg Health Centre
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Mission - Mino Bimaadziwin (Good Life) leads our wholistic health care services to braid health and wellness across Mnidoo Mnising and the surrounding area. Vision - To support and nourish Mino Bimaadziwin (Good Life) led by our Anishinabek healing practices, by braiding our wholistic health care services together within our organization and with our partners and community-based programs/services. The Noojmowin Teg…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Manitoulin Island, Ontario |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1987 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 16 |
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Summary:
Work within the scope of a Registered Nurse (RN) and Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) to assess, plan and implement diabetes and chronic disease related self-management. Work collaboratively with Diabetes Wellness Team (DWT) members as required. Contribute to a shared care model. Work with relative autonomy utilizing medical directives specific to the DWT. Provide self-management education to clients, families and communities.
Duties:
1. Provide diabetes self-management education
§ Providing education for individuals, family, community health promotion and chronic illness prevention
2. Implement and monitor client care plans
§ Complete health assessments, plan, implementation, and evaluation of individual care plans to promote self-management of diabetes and chronic illness
§ Work alongside the DWT Registered Dietitian to provide a comprehensive health assessment
§ Review lab values related to chronic disease management
§ Complete medication reconciliations and provide education with respect to mechanism of action and physiological response
§ Provide best practice medication recommendations
§ Collaborate with health care providers and clients to ensure that appropriate management, referral and responses to enquiries are provided
3. Perform administrative duties in support of the organization’s goals and objectives
§ Prepare statistical reports for reporting and evaluation purposes
§ Participate in and promote the interdisciplinary provider model
§ Assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of diabetes education and treatment services
§ Maintain inventory of supplies and place orders to refill inventory as required
§ Analyze information from individual clients to identify broader implications for health within the communities
§ Assist with the development and evaluation of policies, protocols, procedures, and advanced directives to improve client care and/or to promote efficient utilization of resources
§ Provide consultation services to community groups, agencies, and health center employees
4. Perform other duties as assigned
§ Engage in professional development to maintain current skills and knowledge regarding the scope of the position
§ Assist in the development and implementation of the organization’s quality improvement initiatives
§ Network with partner agencies to improve practices, enhance services and move forward shared initiatives relevant to the position
Requirements:
Mandatory
§ Completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
§ Registration in good standing with the College Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
§ One to three years’ experience working in clinical and/or community
§ One to three years’ experience delivering diabetes education is an asset
§ Certified Diabetes Education (CDE) with the Canadian Diabetes Educators Certification Board or be eligible to write and successfully pass the Certification exam and/or working towards completion of the Certificate of Diabetes Education program
§ Valid Class G driver’s license and access to a vehicle
§ Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
§ Current CPR Level C and First Aid Certification
Preferred
§ Membership with Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO)
§ Advanced Nursing Foot Care Certification
§ Venipuncture
§ Experience working in a community diabetes wellness program
§ Experience working in Indigenous communities
§ Experience working within an electronic medical record system
Knowledge
§ Strong knowledge of diabetes management and risk reduction
§ Knowledge of the Indigenous communities of Manitoulin Island
§ Knowledge of the service providers within the Manitoulin Island catchment area
§ Knowledge of Indigenous health issues
§ Understanding and sensitivity for the Anishinaabe culture
Skills
§ Skilled in interactive teaching techniques for groups
§ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
§ Skilled in the assessment of clients’ physical and emotional needs is essential
§ Strong time management skills
§ Skilled in interpersonal relations
§ Proficient in Microsoft Office
Ability
§ Strong ability to provide effective group facilitation
§ Strong ability to prioritize, plan, organize and schedule
§ Ability to work with minimal supervision
§ Ability to speak Anishinaabemowin is an asset
Work Conditions
§ Potential exposure to biohazards and infectious diseases
§ Frequent long-distance travel required
§ Frequent sitting required
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