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Nurse b - Patient Educator

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February 3 2025
Expected expiry date: February 13 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Education, Library, Health, Medical,
Saskatoon, SK • Part time
  • Job Identification 39700
  • Job Category Primary Health Services
  • Posting Date 02/02/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Locations Royal University Hospital
  • Apply Before 02/13/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Part time

Job Description

Position #: 159182

Expected Start Date: February 24, 2025

Union: SUN

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT - LIVEWELL DIABETES PROGRAM - AIM

4 HEALTH

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.86

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Hours of Work: 4 shifts of 8 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: No

Job Description:
THE LIVEWELL DIABETES PROGRAM AIM 4 HEALTH IS AN INTERDISCIPLINARY DIABETES CARE TEAM THAT OFFERS DIABETES
PREVENTION, DETECTION, CARE, AND TREATMENT SERVICES TO A DIVERSE POPULATION, WITH A FOCUS ON THE NEEDS OF FIRST
NATIONS, METIS & IMMIGRANT PEOPLES. PROGRAMS ARE DELIVERED IN A HOLISTIC AND CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE MANNER AND IN A
VARIETY OF WAYS SUCH AS CENTRE-BASED AND OUTREACH INTO THE COMMUNITY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATIONS. REPORTING TO THE MANAGER OF LIVEWELL DIABETES AIM 4 HEALTH, THE CDM NURSE EDUCATOR WILL BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR: CDM PROGRAMS IN THE AREA OF DIABETES AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES, ASSISTING WITH THE DEVELOPMENT,
CO-ORDINATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CLINIC-BASED AND COMMUNITY-BASED OUTREACH PROGRAMS. UTILIZATION OF
ESTABLISHED CRITERIA TO ASSESS AND PLAN SELF-MANAGEMENT CARE NEEDS AND APPROPRIATE INTERVENTION TO ENSURE TIMELY
ACCESS TO CARE. EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE INDIVIDUAL SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING FOR
CLIENTS/FAMILIES/CAREGIVERS IN ALL ASPECTS OF DIABETES MANAGEMENT, CARE, AND TREATMENT. LIAISON WITH FAMILIES,
PHYSICIANS, DIETITIANS, STAFF NURSES, COMMUNITY AGENCIES AND FIRST NATIONS HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING BEARDY'S
AND WHITECAP DAKOTA FIRST NATIONS. COORDINATION AND FACILITATION OF GROUP EDUCATION CLASSES FOR OUTPATIENTS IN A
VARIETY OF SETTINGS. PROMOTION OF CONTINUING HEALTH PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT IN PATIENT EDUCATION THROUGH
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, DEVELOPMENT OF RESOURCE MATERIALS, AND PROVISION OF IN-SERVICE EDUCATION DELIVERED IN A
CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE MANNER.



Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to communicate with and maintain an effective working relationship with clients from diverse social, economic and cultural backgrounds
  • Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
  • Ability to speak a First Nations or Metis language is an asset
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Advanced assessment skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Demonstrated interest in assisting individuals to develop self-management skills to cope with chronic illness
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver diabetes programs and services in a holistic and culturally appropriate manner with First Nations & Metis peoples
    Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal/consultative relationships and communication
    patterns with all contacts and with other health professionals of the interdisciplinary team
    • Liaison with families, physicians, dieticians, staff nurses, community agencies and First Nations health organizations
    Requires knowledge and understand of First Nations & Metis customs, family systems, practices, health needs and
    healthcare organizations
  • Requires knowledge and understand of First Nations & Metis customs, family systems, practices, health needs and
    healthcare organizations

Experience

A minimum of three (3) years related clinical nursing experience with clients and families with chronic disease, in particular
diabetes. Experience with other vascular diseases such as cardiovascular and chronic kidney disease is an asset. A minimum of one (1)
year experience in adult educations and group facilitation including teaching/counselling, facilitating and leading group activities. A
minimum of one (1) year experience in program/resource development related to needs assessment, planning, program design,
implementation and evaluation. A minimum of one (1) year experience working with Aboriginal people in a community-based health related
program. Requires cultural sensitivity and openness to working with diverse populations.

Licenses

  • Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

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)
  • Valid Class 5 driver's license
    - NOTE: This is a Provincial Posting and is open to all SUN members within the bargaining unit as per Articles 27.02 and 27.05
    of the SUN Collective Bargaining Agreement. First preference will be given to employees of the SKHA (Saskatoon) and its
    affiliated
  • Ability to speak a First Nations language is an asset. Demonstrated ability to deliver diabetes programs and services in a holistic and
    culturally appropriate manner with First Nations and Metis peoples. Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of community partners
    in program delivery Current certification as a Diabetes Educator Membership with the Diabetes Education Section (DES) is an asset.
    Computer skills and familiarity with Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint. Evenings and Weekends MAY be required.
    Saskatchewan Health Authority (Saskatoon) relies on Section 56 of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code to give preference in
    employment to aboriginal ancestry applicants for this position.

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.