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: March 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 - Organizational skills
- Basic - Interpersonal skills
- Basic - Verbal communication skills
- Basic - Writing skills
Knowledge and Abilities- Ability to competently use computers and software applications
- Ability and willingness to apply harm reduction concepts to practice
- Sensitive and understanding of diverse cultural aspects of population served
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships/partnerships
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Adhering to professional code of ethics, practice standards.
- Knowledge in various mental health and addiction and harm reduction strategies
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