Diabetic Education Nurse (N3) - Ped Diabetes Edn Prog Nursing
Requisition ID: 412372
Position Number: 20012489
Posting End Date: October 16, 2026
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Health Sciences Centre
Department / Unit: Ped Diabetes Edn Prog Nursing
Job Stream: Clinical Support
Union: MNU
Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 11/16/2026 - 01/14/2028
Reason for Term: Maternity Leave
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.
Pensionable Salary Enhancement - Nurses in eligible classifications may be eligible to earn an additional $5.95/hour when working full-time hours within a prescribed six-month reporting period. (Effective April 1, 2025 – March 31st 2027.)
Position Overview
Under the general direction of the Manager, Health Services - Diabetes Education Centre, the incumbent is responsible for:
- Teaching all aspects of diabetes self management to inpatients, outpatients and their families.
- Providing in-service education to staff and students.
- Developing, assessing and revising educational materials.
Experience
- Minimum three (3) years recent experience in Diabetes Education is required.
- Previous experience in adult teaching preferred.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
- Graduate of an approved School of Nursing, required.
- Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, preferred.
- Certified Diabetes Educator required (candidates eligible and willing to write the exam at the next available opportunity will be considered). (Note: Continuing employment in the position is conditional upon passing the exam).
- Certificate in Adult Education preferred.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
- Must be registered or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM).
- Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
- Current BCLS certification required.
- Member of Diabetes Education Section of the Canadian Diabetes Association preferred.
Qualifications and Skills
- Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
- Commitment to self development through continuing education programs and self-directed learning.
- Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
Physical Requirements
- Manual dexterity.
- While working in the clinic, moderate to considerable walking is required.
This maternity/parental term may expire sooner than the date indicated, subject to written notice of a minimum two (2) weeks, or one (1) pay period, whichever is longer.
We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.
Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.
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