Health Educator Staff

Position #: V47518
Expected Start Date: June 29, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Regina General Hospital
City/Town: Regina
Department: First Nations Metis Health Services
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: October 08, 2027
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends, Stats
Number of Hours per Rotation: Shift of 8 hours
Relief: No
Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours
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

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of Non-Insured Health Benefits and Jordan's Principle.
• Knowledge of all levels of government (fed, prov, mun, First Nations and Métis)
• Knowledge of Ministry of Social Services policies, procedures, and regulations
• Ability to show professional maturity and leadership in clinical practice.
• strong commitment to professional dev. & ongoing learning for self and others.
• Knowledge of the services gov provides in relation to jurisdictional resp.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability for competent case management practice

Other Information

• Preference to candidates who are fluent in Indigenous languages to the region.
• HSAS seniority in the SHA will be considered under the selection criteria
• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/
• this position will be located at the Urgent Care Centre (UCC) in Regina
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a vehicle available for work.
• Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body