Health Educator Staff

Position #: 182809

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 and traditions
• Knowledge of Ministry of Social Services policies, procedures, and regulations
• Ability to communicate with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Ability to demonstrate openness to religious and cultural diversity 
• Knowledge in applicable policies, procedures and standards
• Knowledge of crisis and suicide intervention and prevention programs

Other Information

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