Registered Nurse
Your Opportunity:
The Diabetes Nurse Educator functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team to provide coordination and integration of care, in-depth diabetes education and clinical management to patients and families in the Endocrinology and Metabolism Program. Using an organized approach to problem solving, the Diabetes Nurse Educator will be responsible to assess, consult and mobilize available interdisciplinary and community resources to facilitate outpatient care. Duties may include roles in Diabetes in Pregnancy Clinics, outpatient clinics (Diabetes Centre Calgary), community clinics and inpatient navigation. Responsibilities include assessment, education and ongoing follow up of patients with complex and often decompensated diabetes; provision of education classes; navigation of diabetes services across the continuum of care to inpatients with diabetes and their family members; staff working with inpatients who have diabetes; patients discharged from hospital who do not meet the referral criteria for specialty care; and health care providers from all areas of health care seeking support. The Diabetes Nurse Educator may also be assigned to triage incoming referrals for program clinics and staff, including physicians. The responsibilities and functions of the Diabetes Nurse Educator are performed at full scope of practice. Practices are in accordance with employer policy and professional standards, including Standards of Diabetes Education in Canada and Clinical Practice Guidelines. Applicants to this casual role must have ability to work at least 3 days/week Monday-Friday 0800-1615 and be available on short notice.
Description:
As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $39.58 - $54.16 per hour. Upon obtaining a full licence, the rate of pay will be adjusted to the applicable Registered Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Diabetes Centre Calgary, Richmond Road Diagnostic and Treatment Centre, Foothills Medical Centre, Rockyview General Hospital and Sunridge Medical Gallery
- Primary Location: Richmond Road Diag Treat Centr
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 19-FEB-2026
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 09-MAR-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $43.26
- Maximum Salary: $59.21
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification. If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the past five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required prior to employment: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4): https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification: https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.
Additional Required Qualifications:This position requires a minimum of 800 hours experience within the last 3 years in direct client diabetes education/management OR current CDECB certification as a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE). If no current CDE, requirement to obtain within one year of hire. Minimum of 3 years acute care nursing experience required. Minimum of 1 year experience in an outpatient setting working with patients with diabetes and/or diabetes in pregnancy within the last 3 years. Evident knowledge of diabetes medications including antihyperglycemic agents; GLP-1 receptor agonists; DPP-4 inhibitors; alpha glucosidase inhibitors; SGLT 2 inhibitors and insulins required. Evident ability to counsel patients with diabetes on key safety topics including hypoglycemic/hyperglycemic emergencies, to provide diabetes medication/insulin titration advice and incorporate in-depth knowledge of self-management education principles required. Minimum typing speed of 45 wpm required.
Preferred Qualifications:Advanced experience with insulin pump therapy preferred. Additional courses and/or certificates in the field of diabetes, change management, client counselling, motivational interviewing, health change approach and client centered care are preferred Communication and leadership courses are an asset. Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.
Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.
We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
