Diabetes Educator

Diabetes Educator

Summary

The Certified Diabetes Educator – provides comprehensive diabetes education and clinical support to individuals and families affected by diabetes and related metabolic conditions. The role focuses on patient-centered education, self-management training, care coordination, and evidence-based clinical practice to improve health outcomes and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient learning needs and readiness for self‑management.
• Provide individualized and group diabetes education.
• Educate about blood glucose monitoring, insulin use, medications, and diabetes technology.
• Support lifestyle modification including nutrition and physical activity.
• Monitor outcomes and prevent diabetes‑related complications.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full, active license, in good standing with a recognized regulatory body in Ontario as a health care professional (RPN, RN, RD, Kinesiologist).
• Minimum two years of relevant experience.
• Strong teaching, communication, and clinical skills.
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE®) or eligibility.
• Experience with interpreting data from continuous glucose monitoring devices is preferred.
• Experience and proficiency with insulin dose adjustments for clients on insulin is preferred.
• Experience in community or chronic disease management settings.
• Patient-centered and culturally competent care.
• Critical thinking and clinical judgement.
• Proficiency with electronic health records.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Salary: $76,186.50