Diabetes Nurse Educator

Primary Pathway: Clinical Care
Also Relevant To: Public Health

Overview:
Supports chronic disease prevention and management through client‑centred diabetes education and care planning. Educators teach monitoring, insulin administration, and lifestyle strategies, collaborating with primary care and dietitians.

What You’ll Do:

  • Provide individual and group diabetes education.
  • Support glucose monitoring, insulin teaching, and foot care basics.
  • Coordinate with dietitians and primary care.
  • Develop prevention programs and workshops.

Prerequisites:

  • Grade 12 diploma — Regular Grade 12, Adult 12, or GED.

Program Locations: Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Regina

Programs:

  • College of Nursing / Faculty of Nursing / School of Nursing – Continuing Care
  • Practical Nursing, Indigenous Practical Nursing
  • Health Care Aide
  • SCBScN (Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

University or Post‑Secondary:

  • University of Regina
  • University of Saskatchewan
  • Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT)
  • Carlton Trail College
  • Lakeland College
  • Northlands College
  • North West College
  • Saskatchewan Polytechnic
  • Suncrest College
  • Southeast College

Education & Qualifications:

  • RN/LPN; diabetes educator certification an asset.
  • Coaching, motivational interviewing, cultural safety.

Admission Requirements (Pathway Notes):

  • Not typically direct from high school unless admitted to SCBScN; begin with Arts and Science or Nursing Readiness.

Required High School Classes:

  • Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre‑Calculus 30; Science 20/30; Social Science & Language 20/30.
  • Note on admission vs. degree requirements (e.g., Chemistry 30 for first‑year chemistry).

Required Grade Average:

  • Minimum admission average: 70%.

Mature Admission:

  • Proof of age (21+), written submission, transcripts, <18 transferable credit units, résumé, English proficiency.

Where You’ll Work:

  • Clinics, community programs, schools/outreach.

Growth Pathways:

  • Chronic Disease Lead → Educator/Manager → Population Health