Department : Primary Care Site - Redcoat Clinic Team
Type : Full time temporary
Expected Up to Date : November 30, 2027
FTE : 1
Shift Information : Days
Number of Hours per Rotation : 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks
Relief : No
Float : No
Hours of Work : Field Hours
Salary or Pay Band : Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440
Travel Required : Yes
Human Resources Exemption : No
Job description
The Chronic Disease Nurse Educator integrates nursing knowledge, skills, and teaching principles to support healthy lifestyle choices and provide chronic disease prevention, education, and management services to clients, families, the public, and health professionals. Using a consultative approach, current research, and accepted standards and guidelines, the employee provides education and support to clients and health care professionals. As an integral member of the Primary Health Care team, the employee works relatively independently, making decisions based on sound assessments and in accordance with Population and Public Health Services and authority policies, CRNS Standards of Practice, and applicable legislation and standards. The Chronic Disease Nurse Educator also develops relationships with and collaborates with specialty programs that manage chronic conditions.
Licenses
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Competencies
Organizational skills
Written Communication Skills
Facilitation skills
Verbal communication skills
Time management skills
Demonstrates leadership skills
Computer skills
Experience
Experience in teaching adults, facilitation skills, and leading group activities
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge of program planning process
Knowledge in human behaviour
Proven skill in program or project planning and evaluation.
Knowledge of First Nation and Metis culture and traditions
Ability to work with First Nations and Metis communities and partners
Knowledge in Chronic Disease Management and behaviour change models
Ability to apply teaching and learning principles in group/individual settings
Knowledge in population health promotion and its relationship to health status
Knowledge in chronic disease prevention and management
Experience working with patients/families with diabetes and renal disease.
Knowledge of theimpact of social/economic/cultural issues on chronic disease
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of information
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Knowledge of clinical guidelines in diabetes, renal disease & related conditions
Other Education & Training
Certified Respiratory Educator, is an asset.
Other Information
Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Access to a reliable vehicle
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📌 Nurse B - Chronic Disease Nurse Educator (Saskatchewan)
🏢 Saskatchewan Health Authority
📍 Saskatchewan
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