Nurse B - Patient Educator

Saskatchewan Health Authority · Saskatoon

Position #: 159860

Expected Start Date: November 19, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Medical Specialty Clinic

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: April 04, 2028

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

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

1 year experience in program/resource development
3 years clinical experience with patients/families with diabetes disease mgmt
1 year exp. in project development, implementation & evaluation
Experience working with complex patients and families in an outpatient
Experience in teaching adults, facilitation skills, and leading group activities
1 year experience in adult ed/group facilitation with diabetes disease mgmt

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

Master of Nursing, Adult or Continuing Education is an asset
Current Cert. as a Diabetes Educator (CDE)required within 2 years of employment
Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

2 years of employment/Membership with the Diabetes Education Section is an asset
Must possess a valid driver's license and have a vehicle available for work.
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Professional membership with Diabetes Canada is desired
Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Experience coordinating, and facilitating adult education is 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. 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.

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