Nurse B - Clinical Nurse Educator

Position #: 205907

Expected Start Date: May 26, 2025

Union: SUN

Facility: Herbert & District Integrated Health Facility

City/Town: Herbert

Department: Integrated Nursing Unit

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: November 26, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Program Development Educator (PDE) is assigned responsibilities for rural facilities and community based services. The PDE will work with leaders and educators within the SHA to provide education services consistent with overall program direction under the direction of the Primary Health Care(PHC) Manager. The PDE integrates knowledge and skill of the models of care and principles of adult learning, in the provision of education, research, and quality client centered-care for a defined group of clients. Will provide visible, proactive leadership and promote delivery of client-centered care through education programming. Collaborating with the PHC Director and PHC Managers, the PDE will assess learning needs of staff, planning, implementing, and evaluating education activities/programs. Use a consultative approach and research to provide support to care staff and managers. Responsibilities related to electronic health record systems, specialized client needs and clinical knowledge.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Three (3) years experience in the specific clinical area
• Experience in teaching adults, facilitation skills, and leading group activities
• Experience with planning, implementation, quality monitoring and evaluation.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

• Comparable degree in education/adult learning may be considered.

Competencies

• Basic - Computer skills
• Clinical data analysis skills.
• High level interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients and colleagues
• Leadership skills
• Problem solving skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety and Regulations 
• Knowledge in critical thinking processes
• Ability to be self-directed 
• Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
• Ability to apply research to clinical practice
• Knowledge in education and program development, implementation and evaluation
• Ability to integrate knowledge and experience to enhance clinical practice.
• Able to plan, prioritize and execute responsibilities independent of supervision
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge in adult education principles, methods and tools
• Ability to integrate theory/knowledge/experience to enhance client centered care

Other Information

• Herbert is located approximately 47 km east of Swift Current
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Travel may be required to provide service to sites within the area
• For more information on the town of Herbert please visit https://townofherbert.ca/