Position #: 9014942
Expected Start Date: November 06, 2026
Union: HSAS
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 Health Educator - Staff $36.518 to $44.655
Travel Required: Yes
Job description:
As a member of the interdisciplinary team and under the directors of the Manager, this position is responsible for the training, implementation, evaluation, and community engagement activities that support chronic disease management initiatives. Working collaboratively with the Primary Health Care team and community partners, the Health Educator assesses client needs and provides education, and group programming. Through a client-centered approach, the Health Educator empowers individuals to achieve their health goals, improve self-management.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Licenses
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Education
- Bachelor Degree in a related Health Science or Social Science discipline
Experience
- Experience or courses in facilitation, conflict and project mgmnt an asset
Knowledge & Abilities
- Excellent organizational skills including the ability to maintain priorities.
- Has demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge in health needs of individuals living with COPD and chronic conditions
- Knowledge in principles of adult learning
- Requires proficiency with a variety of computer applications
- Ability to lead, mentor, and support staff in a collaborative team environment
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships/partnerships
- Advanced knowledge of diabetes practices and principles.
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge in chronic disease prevention and management
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Adhering to professional code of ethics, practice standards.
- Ability to adhere to SHA policy, procedures, and standards of conduct
Other Education & Training
- Inhaled Delivery Device Course an asset
- Certified Respiratory Educator & Spirometry Training an asset
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.