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Nurse b - Patient Educator

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December 18 2024
Expected expiry date: December 28 2024
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories HR, Training, Nursing,
Saskatoon, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 32254
  • Job Category Ambulatory and Outpatient Care
  • Posting Date 12/17/2024, 11:00 PM
  • Locations St. Pauls Hospital
  • Apply Before 12/28/2024, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 109712

Expected Start Date: December 29, 2024

Union: SUN

Facility: St. Pauls Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Peritoneal Dialysis Specialty Day & Night Care

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Standby

Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

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: Reporting to the Manager of Chronic Kidney Disease - Renal Services and Home Based Therapies, the Patient Educator responsibilities will include: coordinate and participate in patient educator for chronic kidney disease patients requiring peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis. This will include liaison with families, physicians, dietitians, staff nurses, and community agencies. Provide individual outpatient education for patients and families in a clinic setting. Coordinate and participate in education programs for designated nursing staff that will be providing peritoneal dialysis for patients at SPH and other agencies. Serve as a primary clinical resource for nursing, medical and other professional/support staff. Participate in departmental activities (program development, planning, quality improvement, and evaluation). Participate in research and evaluation projects.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • Experience with Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis is preferred
  • 3 years related clinical experience with chronic kidney disease

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

  • Nursing diploma is acceptable
  • Master of Nursing, Adult or Continuing Education is an asset
  • Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
  • CNA certificate in clinical practice area is an asset

Competencies

  • Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills
  • Advanced - Assessment skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Ability to competently use computers and software applications
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Other Information

  • For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
  • Provincial posting open to SUN members - SUN/SAHO CBA Articles 27.02 and 27.05
  • Travel required
  • Travel within the region and provincially
  • 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.
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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.