Nurse Educator

LAMP Community Health Centre is a multi-service, community based charitable organization that provides a wide range of programs and services to improve a person's health. LAMP uses a co-ordinated approach to connect people to medical services and other programs that build personal resources. By providing services that improve physical, emotional, social and economic well-being, people can better control their health and environment.

Our organization is grounded in principles of health equity, and we are committed to delivering services and programs through an anti-racism, anti-oppression lens. We strive to create a healthier community by putting people first and addressing systemic barriers to care.

At the heart of our work is an interdisciplinary approach that delivers holistic, community-based care – with a strong focus on individuals who experience barriers to accessing health services. Our team is deeply committed to inclusivity and works within the social determinants of health framework, emphasizing prevention, health promotion, and client education.

The Diabetes Nurse Educator is a key member of a multidisciplinary team of dietitians, chiropodists and nurses providing education and support for adults (18+) living with Type 2 Diabetes, Prediabetes, and other chronic illnesses. Working in collaboration with primary care providers and diabetes specialists, the nurse educator position emphasizes advanced clinical decision making, client teaching and chronic disease management. The DNE serves as a resource and consultant for clients and community partners, integrating population health approaches with direct care. This role involves interpreting clinical data, supporting medication management in collaboration with prescribers, and staying current with diabetes care standards and technology (i.e. continuous glucose monitoring, insulin pumps etc). The role carries a caseload and provides individualized counselling and group education on topics such as self-management, nutrition, physical activity, stress management, blood glucose monitoring, and medication management. The role empowers clients to set and achieve personalized health goals for optimal diabetes care. The program that is currently hiring for this role is:

West Toronto Diabetes Education Program: A comprehensive diabetes education program, designed to improve the quality of life for clients 18+ living with Type 2 Diabetes or Prediabetes and at risk.

Extended health and dental: coverage for prescription drugs, vision, health practitioners and more

Group life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): free, confidential support

Healthcare discounts via Altum Health for services like massage therapy and physiotherapy

Free access to Calm (meditation, sleep stories, self-care tools) and access to employee engagement platform Motivosity

4 weeks of vacation to start plus paid sick days

11 paid statutory and organizational holidays

Pension: membership in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

No 24-hour rotational shifts

Paid orientation, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities

On-site and e-learning, plus access to course fee support

Opportunities to serve diverse communities through inclusive, client-centered care

Collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement

Active involvement in internal/external committees and community partnerships

A workplace committed to equity, diversity, and removing barriers to accessibility

LAMP Community Health Centre is dedicated to achieving a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community it serves and encourages applications from equity seeking groups. Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.