Health Educator Staff

Position #: V40729

Expected Start Date: January 05, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Multi-site position: Regina General Hospital, Pasqua Hospital and Urgent Care Centre; home base is Regina General Hospital

City/Town: Regina

Department: First Nations Metis Health Services

Type: Casual (x1); no guaranteed hours

FTE: 0

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 8 hour shifts

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: Reporting to the Team Lead/Manager, the Health Educator plays a crucial role in the development of health care plans and ensures the inclusion of social, psychological, emotional and physical health of First Nations and Métis patients. The Educator will provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include: advising family members, providing patient education and support, and making referrals to appropriate services. The Educator may also provide care; case management or interventions designed to promote health, support cultural/traditional practices, and address barriers to access healthcare. "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

• Baccalaureate in a health-related Science (Social Work, Registered Nursing, M.A. Psychology) and registration with appropriate licensing body.

Competencies

• Communication, writing, presentation and interpersonal skills.  
• Listening, specific counseling and assessment skills. 
• Leadership skills
• Crisis management, suicide intervention and diffusion skills.
• Intermediate - Writing skills
• Clinical skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Demonstrated advanced clinical skills, knowledge, and abilities required for competent case management practice.  Demonstrated leadership ability, displaying professional maturity and leadership in clinical practice.  Demonstrated strong commitment to professional development and ongoing learning for self and others.  Excellent communication, writing, presentation and interpersonal skills.  Crisis management, suicide intervention and diffusion skills.  Strong listening, specific counseling  and assessment skills.  Knowledge of all levels of government (federal, provincial, municipal, First Nations and Métis) and the services they provide in relation to jurisdictional responsibility.  Understanding  of Ministry of Social Services policies, procedures, regulations and plan manual.  Knowledge of Non-Insured Health Benefits and Jordan's Principle.

Other Information

• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a vehicle available for work.
• Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement.  HSAS seniority within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria.
• Preference will be given to candidates who are fluent in Indigenous languages common to the region.
• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/