Nurse B - Chronic Disease Nurse Educator

Position # : 9014945

Expected Start Date: November 09, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Red Coat Clinic

City/Town: Assiniboia

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

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.

Human Resources Exemption: No

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 the impact 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

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.