Nurse B - Patient Educator

Original job posting

The Chronic Disease Management Nurse Educator provides specialized care and education for patients with respiratory conditions like asthma. They also coordinate clinical programs, facilitate group sessions, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.

Job details

Position #: 126599 Expected Start Date: September 20, 2026 Union: SUN Facility: Royal University Hospital City/Town: Saskatoon Department: Allergy&Asthma Clinic Type: Part-time temporary Expected Up to Date: September 20, 2027 FTE: 0.5 Shift Information: Days Number of Hours per Rotation: 15 shifts of 7.5 hours per 6 weeks Relief: No Float: No Hours of Work: Standard Hours Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440 Travel Required: No Job Description: Reporting to the Chronic Disease Management Manager, Respiratory Programs, the Chronic Disease Management Nurse Educator is responsible for chronic disease management services related to respiratory conditions, including asthma. Key duties include assisting with the development, coordination, & delivery of inpatient and outpatient programs;assessing client self-management needs & planning appropriate interventions to ensure timely access to care; & providing individual education & counseling to patients, families, and caregivers on respiratory disease management & treatment. The role collaborates with families, physicians, dietitians, nurses, and community agencies, facilitates group education sessions in various settings, develops educational resources, delivers in-service training, participates in program development, quality improvement, evaluation, and research activities, & supports program and resource development through needs assessment, planning, implementation, & evaluation. Human Resources Exemption: No Experience * One (1) year experience in program/resource development * One (1) year experience in adult education * Three (3) years nursing experience with patients/families with chronic disease Education * Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Licenses * Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) * Basic Life Support Instructor Certificate (BLS) Competencies * Basic - Communication skills * Advanced - Assessment skills * Basic - Computer skills * Facilitation skills * Teaching skills Knowledge and Abilities * Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team * Ability to work independently 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) 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. 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.

What you’ll do

The Chronic Disease Management Nurse Educator provides specialized care and education for patients with respiratory conditions like asthma. They also coordinate clinical programs, facilitate group sessions, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) and be registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan. The role requires at least three years of nursing experience with chronic disease patients, along with one year of experience in both adult education and program development.

Listed skills

• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Chronic disease management
• Respiratory care
• Patient education
• Counseling
• Assessment skills
• Facilitation skills
• Teaching skills
• Program development
• Quality improvement
• Research
• Multi-disciplinary collaboration
• Communication skills
• Computer skills
• In-service training
• Needs assessment
• Chronic Disease Management
• Basic Life Support Instructor (BLS-I)
• Chronic Diseases
• Bachelor Of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Planning
• Needs Assessment
• Quality Improvement
• Program Development
• Adult Education
• Teaching
• Asthma
• Reconciliation
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Management
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Nursing
• Disease Management
• Coordinating

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Education
• Government & Public Sector
• Patient Educator
• Clinical Nurse Educator
• Nursing Professionals
• Registered Nurses