Nurse B - Registered Nurse

Position # : 9008114

Expected Start Date: To be determined; posted until filled

Union: SUN

Facility: Leader and District Integrated Healthcare Facility

City/Town: Leader

Department: Primary Health Services - Region Defined

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: May 31, 2027

FTE: 0.14

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 2 shifts of 8 hours per 3 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: No

Job Description: The Chronic Condition Nurse Educator (CCNE) integrates knowledge, skills and the principles of teaching and learning to support healthy lifestyle choices and chronic disease prevention, education and management services for clients, families, the general public and health professionals. The CCNE uses a consultative approach, accepted standards and guidelines and current research findings to provide support to clients and health care professionals as appropriate.

The CCNE is an integral part of the Primary Health Care Team. The employee works relatively independently and is expected to make decisions based on sound assessments in accordance with policies of Population and Public Health Services, the health region, the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) Standards of Practice and other relevant legislation and standards. The CCNE develops relationships with, and is supported by, specialty programs that manage chronic conditions.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience in a primary health setting

Experience in teaching adults, facilitation skills, and leading group activities

Experience in community needs assessment/development, health promotion

3 yrs exp chronic disease/complex illness Edu. or chronic disease management required

Three (3) years nursing experience with patients/families with chronic disease

Education

Degree in Nursing with courses in supervision or degree in Edu./adult learning

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

Nursing diploma is acceptable

Diabetes Education certificate (CDE) is acceptable

Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS)

Nephrology Certification is desired

Competencies

Computer skills

Time management skills

Organizational skills

Advanced skills in program planning and evaluation

Demonstrates leadership skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of the impact of social/economic/cultural issues on chronic disease

Knowledge in learning and teaching principles

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of information

Knowledge of traditional care needs of patients of First Nations, Metis ancestry

Demonstrated knowledge of teaching abilities & group facilitation skills

Knowledge in population health promotion and its relationship to health status

Knowledge in Chronic Disease Management and behaviour change models

Experience working with patients/families with diabetes and renal disease.

Ability to work independently and with broader interdisciplinary teams

Knowledge in chronic disease prevention and management

Expert knowledge in relevant regulatory guidelines

Knowledge of program planning process

Other Information

For more information on the town of Leader please visit https://leader.ca/

May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

Leader is located approximately 153 km west of Swift Current

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

Scheduled hours of work may be reduced during the rotation stipulated when a statutory holiday is recognized during that period.

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.