Chronic Disease Nurse

Requisition ID: 414395  

Position Number: RN4DIABETESEDUC_02

City: Eriksdale

Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority 

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Eriksdale Wellness Centre  

Department / Unit: Community Health

Job Stream: Clinical  

Union: MNU 

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 11/02/2026  - 06/17/2027 

FTE: 1.00  

Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings; Weekends 

Salary: As per collective agreement 

Mat-Pat LOA ( subject to a minimum notice of 2 weeks or 1 pay period, whichever is longer) 

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation. 

Position Summary: 

The Chronic Disease Nurse (CDN) works collaboratively with the regional healthcare team; clients’ and communities to enhance efficient delivery of client centered chronic disease education and care.  Understanding the regions unique demographics and based on standardized protocols and guidelines the CDN creates and/or utilizes best practice adult learning tools and other resources to address primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of a variety of chronic diseases and their complications while fostering self-management.  The CDN remains current in their knowledge of a variety of chronic diseases, with a focus on diabetes and cardiovascular health.  The position of CDN functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the mission, vision and values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Nursing required.
• Current, active registration with College of Registered Nurse of Manitoba and a member in good standing required.
• Current Chronic Disease Educator certification preferred.
• Or Completion of a Chronic Disease Educator certification within two (2) years of hire date.
• Current Basic Life Support required.
• Knowledge and skills in the assessment and therapeutic intervention for a variety of chronic diseases, with a focus on Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease.
• Sound knowledge of learning principles for adults.
• Program development knowledge.
• Minimum two years chronic disease nursing experience preferred.
• Experience in community nursing an asset.
• Program development experience preferred.
• Experience working with diverse populations with particular knowledge of
• Indigenous communities and culture an asset.
• Basic and advanced nursing skills utilized in the assessment and care of clients with a variety of chronic disease (with a focus on diabetes and cardiovascular disease).
• Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of determinants of health and health equity.
• Advanced communication skills with experience in both group and individual settings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office computer programs.
• Developed leadership skills.
• Maintains competency to utilize technologies as they become available (such as WebEx and telehealth) to enable virtual care and communication thus increasing accessibility and decreasing (when appropriate) the need for provider and/ or patient travel.
• Maintains competency in the utilization of the approved EMR to communicate, record, report and collect data for evidence of quality client care as directed.
• Ability to advocate for and adapt to client, community and team needs.
• Consideration of client and community cultures, customs and values will be incorporated into all aspects of care.
• Preference given to candidates who have Aboriginal language skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Valid Manitoba drivers’ license.
• Satisfactory employment record.
  
   

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.