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.
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.
