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Health Educator Staff

Saskatchewan Health Authority
8 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
$36.52 - $44.66 USD yearly
Public Health & Advocacy
Description

Position #: V28591

Expected Start Date: May 11, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Regina General Hospital

City/Town: Regina

Department: First Nations Metis Health Services

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 112 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of work: Standard Hours 

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Health Educator - Staff $36.518 to $44.655

Travel Required: No

Job Description: 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. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

  • Baccalaureate in a health-related Science

Competencies

  • Crisis management, suicide intervention and diffusion skills.
  • Listening, specific counseling and assessment skills. 
  • Leadership skills
  • Communication, writing, presentation and interpersonal skills.  
  • Intermediate - Writing skills
  • Clinical skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Ability to show professional maturity and leadership in clinical practice.  
  • Demonstrated knowledge and ability for competent case management practice
  • strong commitment to professional dev. & ongoing learning for self and others.  
  • Knowledge of the services gov provides in relation to jurisdictional resp.
  • Knowledge of Ministry of Social Services policies, procedures, and regulations
  • Knowledge of all levels of government (fed, prov, mun, First Nations and Métis) 
  • Knowledge of Non-Insured Health Benefits and Jordan's Principle.

Other Information

  • Preference to candidates who are fluent in Indigenous languages to the region.
  • this position will be located at the Urgent Care Centre (UCC) in Regina
  • HSAS seniority in the SHA will be considered under the selection criteria
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and have a vehicle available for work.
  • Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
  • For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/