Job Order Detail

Description

Position #: 203248

Expected Start Date:

Union: HSAS

Facility: Humboldt District Health Complex

City/Town: Humboldt

Department: Public Health Nursing

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: January 31, 2027

FTE: 0.6

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: Per 6 weeks:
- 14 shifts of 8 hours
- 2 shifts of 5 hours
- 2 shifts of 6 hours
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Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Health Educator - Harm Reduction is a member of the interdisciplinary team and under the general direction of Primary Care Manager this position is responsible for training, implementation, evaluation and community engagement of harm reduction efforts across Primary health care services. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education- Bachelor's degree in a health related discipline
Other Education and Training- Degree in a Health or Human Services field acceptable to the Employer
- Bachelor of Social Work is acceptable
- Bachelor of Addictions Counseling is acceptable
Competencies - Basic - Verbal communication skills
- Basic - Interpersonal skills
- Basic - Writing skills
- Basic - Organizational skills
Knowledge and Abilities- Ability and willingness to apply harm reduction concepts to practice
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships/partnerships
- Knowledge in best practices in addictions and harm reduction strategies
- Adhering to professional code of ethics, practice standards.
- Knowledge in various mental health and addiction and harm reduction strategies
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Sensitive and understanding of diverse cultural aspects of populati...
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