Job Order Detail

Description

Position #: 186722

Expected Start Date: July 07, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Saskatoon City Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: First Nations Metis Health Services

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

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

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: No

Job Description: The Health Educators plays a crucial role in the development of healthy and inclusive social, psychological, emotional and physical First Nation and Metis communities. Utilising the circular model of Holistic health care, the Educator will ensure the cultural and traditional needs of the patient are an equally considered factor when developing their health plan. The Educator is expected to employ an effective combination of SHR Values combined with guidance from Elders, colleagues, personal experience, post secondary education and specialized training to assist clients in their efforts to sustain balance in all aspects of their lives.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education
- Bachelor's degree in a health related discipline
Competencies
- Basic - Presentation skills
- Advanced - Counseling skills
- Advanced - Assessment skills
- Advanced - Communication skills
- Advanced - Verbal communication skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledge of crisis intervention and prevention programs
- Ability to fluently speak & understand Cree, Dene and/or Salteaux language
- Ability to intervene appropriately in emergency situations
- Knowledge of diverse health issues, culture and traditions
- Knowledge in wellness and holistic models of health care
- Knowledge in education and program development, implementation and evaluation
- Ability to work and communicate in a cross cultural setting
- Knowledge in diverse cultures, values...
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