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Health Educator Staff

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January 20 2025
Expected expiry date: January 27 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories HR, Training, Population Health
Regina, SK • Part time
  • Job Identification 36917
  • Job Category Ambulatory and Outpatient Care
  • Posting Date 01/19/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Locations Public Health Services - Regina
  • Apply Before 01/27/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Part time

Job Description

Position #: 9001052 (V48609)

Expected Start Date: February 17, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Primary Health Care Services

City/Town: Regina

Department: Chronic Pain Clinic

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.5

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Stats

Hours of Work: 56 hours per 3 weeks; 8 hour shifts

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

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

Travel Required: Yes

Human Resources Exemption: No

Job Description

Reporting to the Manager, the Health Educator, as part of the Chronic Pain team, will engage in community development and health outreach activities. The Health Educator is responsible for coordinating, planning, implementing and evaluating population based programs which are directed towards chronic pain within the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The Health Educator will work in conjunction with community-based organizations and Primary Health Care to create opportunities for capacity building and preventive activities that will address population identified barriers.

Education

  • Requires a degree in Public Health or other related recognized degree.
  • If applicable, must have practicing registration with appropriate licensing body.

Experience

  • Experience working in a Chronic Pain setting is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of:
    • Community development theories and principles and their applications.
    • Chronic pain modalities and principles.
    • Community based organizations and governmental service sector.
    • Program planning and evaluation.
  • Demonstrated ability to:
    • Participate in community needs assessment.
    • Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
    • Work independently and in a self-noticed manner.
    • Organize a demanding workload and manage conflicting work priorities.
    • Work cooperatively as a multidisciplinary team member.
    • Work with small groups and conduct effective meetings.
  • Demonstrates skills in the area of:
    • Project and community involvement in decision making.
    • Leadership.
    • Interpersonal and written communication.
    • Group facilitation.
    • Sensitivity, discretion and good judgment.
    • Participatory decision making.
    • Public speaking.
    • Grant writing.

Other Information

  • This is a community based position providing services in clinic and home settings. Travel required to various community sites, including rural, within the Primary Health Care Networks (Regina). Home base for this position is: 1056 Albert Street.
  • Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement. HSAS seniority within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • Please submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position.
  • Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
  • For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/

About Us

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.

Additional Information

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.
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.

Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.