Nurse B - Chronic Disease Nurse Educator

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Assiniboia; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronic Disease Nurse Educator at Red Coat Clinic, Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, integrates nursing knowledge to provide chronic disease prevention, education, and management for clients, families, and health professionals. Working within the Primary Health Care team, the educator applies current research and CRNS standards to support healthy lifestyle choices and program collaboration.

Requirements include a BScN, valid RN license, a Class 5 driver’s license, and access to a reliable vehicle,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) required.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license.
• Experience in teaching adults and leading group activities.
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS).
• Access to a reliable vehicle.
• Knowledge in chronic disease management and behaviour change models.

Responsibilities

• Educate clients and health professionals on chronic disease prevention and management.
• Support healthy lifestyle choices for clients and families.
• Collaborate with the Primary Health Care team and specialty programs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Facilitation skills

Verbal communication

Time management

Leadership

Computer skills

Education

BScN

Job description

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

Human Resources Exemption: No

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.

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 theimpact 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