Health Educator Staff

HealthCareersInSask.ca • Regina, SK

6d • CA$37 - CA$45 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Team Lead/Manager, the Health Educator plays a crucial role in the development of health care plans and ensures the inclusion of social, psychological, emotional and physical health of First Nations and Métis patients. The Educator will provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include: advising family members, providing patient education and support, and making referrals to appropriate services. The Educator may also provide care; case management or interventions designed to promote health, support cultural/traditional practices, and address barriers to access healthcare.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate in a health-related Science
• Intermediate - Writing skills
• Leadership skills
• Crisis management, suicide intervention and diffusion skills
• Clinical skills
• Communication, writing, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Listening, specific counseling and assessment skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability for competent case management practice
• Knowledge of all levels of government (fed, prov, mun, First Nations and Métis)
• Ability to show professional maturity and leadership in clinical practice
• Strong commitment to professional development & ongoing learning for self and others
• Knowledge of Non-Insured Health Benefits and Jordan's Principle
• Knowledge of Ministry of Social Services policies, procedures, and regulations
• Knowledge of the services gov provides in relation to jurisdictional resp.
• Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a vehicle available for work

Nice To Haves

• Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
• HSAS seniority in the SHA will be considered under the selection criteria
• Preference to candidates who are fluent in Indigenous languages to the region

Responsibilities

• Development of health care plans
• Ensuring the inclusion of social, psychological, emotional and physical health of First Nations and Métis patients
• Providing individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses
• Advising family members
• Providing patient education and support
• Making referrals to appropriate services
• Providing care, case management or interventions designed to promote health
• Supporting cultural/traditional practices
• Addressing barriers to access healthcare

Benefits

• 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.
• We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
• We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
• We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level