Nurse B - Clinical Nurse Educator

Position # : 152736

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined, posted until filled.

Union: SUN

Facility: Weyburn Primary Health Care

City/Town: Weyburn

Department: Diabetic Nurse Educator

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: January 31, 2027

FTE: 0.82

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 183.68 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Under the direction of the Manager, the Nurse Educator integrates knowledge, skills and the principles of teaching and learning, in the provision of diabetes education and quality care for clients and families, the general public and health professionals. Teaching can occur in inpatient, outpatient or community settings, with individuals or groups. The incumbent will provide visible, proactive leadership and promote the delivery of client-centered care through educational activities.

The incumbent is responsible for assessing learning needs and planning, implementing, and evaluating educational activities for clients/families/health professionals. The Diabetes Nurse Educator will use a consultative approach, accepted standards and guidelines and current research findings to provide support to clients and health care professionals as appropriate.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

Experience in program development

3 years experience working in an acute care setting (experience teaching adults)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Diabetes Education certificate

Certification in insulin pumps

Licenses

Basic Life Support Instructor Certificate (BLS)

Memberships

Diabetes Education Section (DES)

Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to empathize with clients while remaining objective

Commitment to continued learning and professional development.

Ability to work as a member of a team

Ability to maintain client/patient/resident confidentiality

Demonstrated knowledge of teaching abilities & group facilitation skills

Ability to delegate appropriately.

Demonstrates leadership abilities

Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety and Regulations

Ability to work independently

Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills

Knowledge in scope of practice

Ability to work in a computerized environment

Other Information

Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

For more information on the city of Weyburn please visit https://weyburn.ca/

May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized

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.