Nurse B - Patient Educator

Position #: 126599
Expected Start Date: September 20, 2026
Union: SUN
Facility: Royal University Hospital
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Allergy&Asthma Clinic
Type: Part-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: September 20, 2027
FTE: 0.5
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 15 shifts of 7.5 hours per 6 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Standard Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440
Travel Required: No
Job Description: Reporting to the Chronic Disease Management Manager, Respiratory Programs, the Chronic Disease Management Nurse Educator is responsible for chronic disease management services related to respiratory conditions, including asthma. Key duties include assisting with the development, coordination, & delivery of inpatient and outpatient programs;assessing client self-management needs & planning appropriate interventions to ensure timely access to care; & providing individual education & counseling to patients, families, and caregivers on respiratory disease management & treatment. The role collaborates with families, physicians, dietitians, nurses, and community agencies, facilitates group education sessions in various settings, develops educational resources, delivers in-service training, participates in program development, quality improvement, evaluation, and research activities, & supports program and resource development through needs assessment, planning, implementation, & evaluation.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience

• One (1) year experience in program/resource development
• One (1) year experience in adult education
• Three (3) years nursing experience with patients/families with chronic disease

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
• Basic Life Support Instructor Certificate (BLS)

Competencies

• Basic - Communication skills
• Advanced - Assessment skills
• Basic - Computer skills
• Facilitation skills
• Teaching skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work independently

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)