Nurse B - Patient Educator

HealthCareersInSask.ca • Saskatoon, SK

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

Nice To Haves

• Master of Nursing, Adult or Continuing Education is an asset
• Experience coordinating, and facilitating adult education is an asset

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

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