INTERIOR HEALTH AUTHORITY Looking for Diabetes Education Nurse at Vernon, BC Full Time

Position Summary

If you are a dynamic and highly professional individual who enjoys working as part of a close-knit and high-functioning team, we have a career opportunity for you within our Diabetes Education team in Vernon. This position is term specific full time until March 31, 2023 and works days Monday to Friday from 08:00-16:00 hours.

As the Diabetes Education Nurse within our multidisciplinary team, you will work with people of all ages and with all stages of diabetes. In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, you will practice in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as well as within a client and family centered care model. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for providing diabetes education and participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the Diabetes Education/Chronic Disease Program.

Our benefits package includes:

• 4 weeks vacation
• Insurance premiums 100% paid by Interior Health
• Medical Services Plan
• Extended Health Coverage
• Dental Health Coverage
• Pension Plan

If you have honed your nursing skills and are enthusiastic about your practice, we would love to chat with you. Come to Interior Health and make a difference in people’s lives while loving what you do! Apply Today!

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience:

• Graduation from an approved school of Nursing with current practicing registration with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Current, valid Canadian Diabetes Educator Certification (CDE) or

o Completion of the Diabetes Educator Graduate Certificate Program from Michener Institute.

• Current, valid BC Driver’s License.
• Two years’ recent related clinical experience including: one year experience assessing, treating, and educating patients, family members, and others about diabetes using a self-management support approach; and experience providing formal, adult, group education; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.