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Nurse b - Patient Educator

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February 11 2025
Expected expiry date: February 21 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Education, Library, Health, Medical,
Saskatoon, SK • Part time
  • Job Identification 41137
  • Job Category Ambulatory and Outpatient Care
  • Posting Date 02/10/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Locations Royal University Hospital
  • Apply Before 02/21/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Part time

Job Description

Position #: 196901

Expected Start Date: March 01, 2025

Union: SUN

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: CDM - IBD&Rheum Specialty Clinic

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: March 01, 2026

FTE: 0.8

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 12 shifts of 7.5 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Nurse Educator integrates in-depth clinical expertise and experience, knowledge of nursing theory and the principles of teaching and learning, in the provision of chronic disease education, and quality care for clients, families, health professionals and students. The CDM nurse educator is responsible for assessing learning needs, developing, coordinating, implementing and evaluating self-management educational/counseling activities for clients, families, health professionals and students in inflammatory bowel disease. The CDM nurse educator collaborates with the multidisciplinary team members, inpatient/outpatient/hospital departments/community agencies to establish partnerships, initiating referrals to community services as required. The CDM nurse educator uses a consultative approach, implementing accepted standards and guidelines and current research findings to advocate for continuity and coordination of care. Teaching can occur in inpatient, outpatient, specialty clinics, physician clinics, primary health centers or community settings, with individuals or groups.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • A minimum of 1 year experience in patient/family/professional education
  • One (1) year clinical experience in the specific department/program/area
  • Three (3) years nursing experience with patients/families with chronic disease

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

  • Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Competencies

  • Intermediate - Communication skills
  • Basic - Interpersonal skills
  • Basic - Computer skills
  • Advanced - Assessment skills
  • Basic - Research skills
  • Basic - Leadership skills
  • Basic - Organizational skills
  • Basic - Facilitation skills

Other Information

  • For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
  • Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

About Us

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.

Additional Information

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.
We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.