Nurse B - Patient Educator

Position #: 175436

Expected Start Date: November 02, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Medical Specialty Clinic (CDM)

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.48

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 18 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Reporting to a Manager in Primary Health Care, in the North Network, the Chronic Disease Management Diabetes Nurse Educator responsibilities include; coordinating education for clients living with diabetes, providing best practice in diabetes management as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing individual inpatient and outpatient education for clients, facilitating group classes in the outpatient setting, promoting self-management education and participating in departmental activities such as program development, planning, quality improvement and research.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 5 years recent nursing experince
• 3 years clinical experience with patients/families with diabetes disease mgmt
• 1 yr experience in adult education/group facilitation
• Experience working with complex patients and families

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Current Certification as a Diabetes Educator (CDE) is required
• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Competencies

• Basic - Computer skills
• Advanced - Assessment skills
• Basic - Communication skills
• Basic - Teaching skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrates advanced assessment and intervention skills.
• Ability to teach staff and patients/residents/clients/families
• Ability to competently use computers and software applications
• Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills

Other Information

• Professional membership with Diabetes Canada is desired
• 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)
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Experience coordinating, and facilitating adult education is an asset.
• 2 years of employment/Membership with the Diabetes Education Section is an asset
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized

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.

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

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.