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Nurse b - Patient Educator

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January 14 2025
Expected expiry date: January 24 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories HR, Training, Nursing,
Saskatoon, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 36019
  • Job Category Diagnostic Imaging
  • Posting Date 01/13/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Locations Saskatoon City Hospital
  • Apply Before 01/24/2025, 11:00 PM

Job Description

Position #: 185178

Expected Start Date: February 10, 2025

Union: SUN

Facility: Saskatoon City Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Polysomnography

Type: Casual

FTE: 0

Shift Information: Days

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Under the direction of the Manager of Sleep Disorders Centre, the Patient Educator is responsible for providing assessment and education to the patients and families of the Sleep Disorders Centre. This include, but is not limited to reviewing patient charts, educating and counseling patients on the function and use of respiratory sleep equipment, problem solving and follow up if issues with use arise. And occasionally giving meds and performing TLR.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • 1 year exp. teaching/counselling related to patient need and discharge plan.
  • 1 year of experience with CPAP, BiPAP or ventilated patients

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

  • Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Competencies

  • Basic - Communication skills
  • Verbal communication skills
  • Facilitation skills
  • Basic - Computer skills
  • Advanced - Assessment skills
  • Cultural competency

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Demonstrated initiative, self-direction, organizational & leadership abilities
  • Ability to facilitate change and continuous improvement
  • Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Other Information

  • For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
  • Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

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.