Role overview

Description

Position #: 9008114

Expected Start Date:August 10, 2026

Union:SUN

Facility:Leader and District Integrated Healthcare Facility

City/Town:Leader

Department:Primary Health Services - Region Defined

Type:Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date:May 31, 2027

FTE:0.14

Shift Information:Days

Number of Hours per Rotation:2 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief:No

Float:No

Hours of Work:Field Hours

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

Travel Required:No

Job Description:The Chronic Condition Nurse Educator (CCNE) integrates knowledge, skills and the principles of teaching and learning to support healthy lifestyle choices and chronic disease prevention, education and management services for clients, families, the general public and health professionals. The CCNE uses a consultative approach, accepted standards and guidelines and current research findings to provide support to clients and health care professionals as appropriate. The CCNE is an integral part of the Primary Health Care Team. The employee works relatively independently and is expected to make decisions based on sound assessments in accordance with policies of Population and Public Health Services, the health region, the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) Standards of Practice and other relevant legislation and standards. The CCNE develops relationships with, and is supported by, specialty programs that manage chronic conditions.

Human Resources Exemption:No

Experience

Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience in a primary health setting
Experience in teaching adults, facilitation skills, and leading group activities
Experience in community needs assessment/development, health promotion
3 yrs exp chronic disease/complex illness Edu. or chronic disease management required
Three (3) years nursing experience with patients/families with chronic disease

Education

Degree in Nursing with courses in supervision or degree in Edu./adult learning
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

Nursing diploma is acceptable
Diabetes Education certificate (CDE) is acceptable
Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS)
Nephrology Certification is desired

Competencies

Computer skills
Time management skills
Organizational skills
Advanced skills in program planning and evaluation
Demonstrates leadership skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of the impact of social/economic/cultural issues on chronic disease
Knowledge in learning and teaching principles
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of information
Knowledge of traditional care needs of patients of First Nations, Metis ancestry
Demonstrated knowledge of teaching abilities & group facilitation skills
Knowledge in population health promotion and its relationship to health status
Knowledge in Chronic Disease Management and behaviour change models
Experience working with patients/families with diabetes and renal disease.
Ability to work independently and with broader interdisciplinary teams
Knowledge in chronic disease prevention and management
Expert knowledge in relevant regulatory guidelines
Knowledge of program planning process

Other Information

For more information on the town of Leader please visit https://leader.ca/
May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
Leader is located approximately 153 km west of Swift Current
Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Scheduled hours of work may be reduced during the rotation stipulated when a statutory holiday is recognized during that period.