Job Order Detail

Description

Position #: 181328

Expected Start Date: February 14, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Saskatoon City Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: First Nations Metis Health Services

Type: Casual

FTE: 0

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Standby

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Health Educators plays a crucial role in the development of healthy and inclusive social, psychological, emotional and physical First Nation and Metis communities. Utilizing the circular model of Holistic health care, the Educator will ensure the cultural and traditional needs of the patient are an equally considered factor when developing their health plan. The Educator is expected to employ an effective combination of SHR Values combined with guidance from Elders, colleagues, personal experience, post-secondary education and specialized training to assist clients in their efforts to sustain balance in all aspects of their lives.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education
- Bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline
Competencies
- Basic - Presentation skills
- Advanced - Communication skills
- Advanced - Assessment skills
- Advanced - Counseling skills
- Advanced - Verbal communication skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to demonstrate openness to religious and cultural diversity
- Ability to intervene appropriately in emergency situations
- Knowledge of diverse health issues, culture and traditions
- Ability to communicate with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Knowledge in diverse cultures, values and traditions
- Knowledge of crisis and suicide intervention and prevention programs
- Knowledge of Ministry of Social Services policies, procedures, and regulations
- Ability to fluently speak & understand Cree, Dene a...
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