Health Educator Staff

Position #: 181328

Expected Start Date: March 31, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Saskatoon City Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: First Nations Metis Health Services

Type: Casual

FTE: 0

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Standby

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 - Communication skills
• Advanced - Assessment skills
• Advanced - Verbal communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of crisis intervention and prevention programs
• Ability to demonstrate openness to religious and cultural diversity 
• Ability to work and communicate in a cross cultural setting
• Ability to intervene appropriately in emergency situations
• Knowledge in applicable policies, procedures and standards
• Knowledge in education and program development, implementation and evaluation
• Knowledge in wellness and holistic models of health care
• Knowledge in diverse cultures, values and traditions
• Knowledge of diverse health issues, culture and traditions
• Preference to applicants fluent in Indigenous languages common to the region
• Knowledge of Ministry of Social Services policies, procedures, and regulations
• Knowledge of crisis and suicide intervention and prevention programs
• Ability to communicate with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds

Other Information

• Experience with Provincial Child Welfare system is an asset
• Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
• Position will be required to work in multiple locations