Nurse B - Patient Educator
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Location
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Salary
CA$42 - CA$52 / HOUR
Quick overview
Provide inpatient and outpatient education and self-management support for patients and families living with cardiovascular disease. Collaborate with inter-professional teams in acute and outpatient settings and conduct post-discharge telephone follow-ups.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a valid driver's license, and BLS certification. Candidates need clinical experience with cardiovascular disease and a background in adult education and group facilitation.
Job description
Position #: 175436
Expected Start Date: June 29, 2026
Union: SUN
Facility: Royal University Hospital
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Medical Specialty Clinic
Type: Part-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: June 29, 2027
FTE
0.48
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 3 shifts of 6 hours per 1 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Salary or Pay Band
Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description
Reporting to the manager of Chronic Disease Management the responsibilities include: providing inpatient and outpatient education, clinical and self-management support for patients and families living with cardiovascular disease; working in collaboration with the inter-professional team in acute care and in an outpatient setting ; individual telephone follow-up post discharge; staff education; collaboration with other SHA departments.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
- 1 year experience in adult ed/group facilitation with cardio disease mgmt
- 1 year experience in program/resource development
- 3 years clinical experience with patients/families living with cardio disease
- Clinical and education experience with cardiac rehabilitation patients/families
- Experience in teaching adults, facilitation skills, and leading group activities
Education
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Licenses
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
Other Education and Training
- Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
- Master of Nursing, Adult or Continuing Education is an asset
Competencies
- Advanced Assessment skills
- Basic Communication skills
- Basic Computer skills
- Basic Teaching skills
Other Information
- Experience coordinating, and facilitating adult education is an asset.
- For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
- Must possess a valid driver's license and have a vehicle available for work.
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
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.
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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.
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Please note
Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.