Job Order Detail

Description

Position #: V47518

Expected Start Date: January 15, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Urgent Care Centre

City/Town: Regina

Department: First Nations Metis Health Services

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Weekends, Stats

Hours of Work: 8 hour shifts

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: No
Human Resources Exemption: No
Job Summary
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 Metis 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.
Education
A recognized health degree (Social Work, Registered Nursing, M.A. Psychology) and registration with appropriate licensing body.

Experience

Preference will be given to candidates who are fluent in Indigenous languages common to the region.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated advanced clinical skills, knowledge, and abilities required for competent case management practice. Demonstrated leadership ability, displaying professional maturity and leadership in clinical practice. Demonstrated strong commitment to professional development and ongoing learning for self and others. Excellent communication, writing, presentation and interpersonal skills. Crisis management, suicide intervention and diff...
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