Position #: 9008114
Expected Start Date: December 15, 2025
Union: SUN
Facility: Leader and District Integrated Healthcare Facility
City/Town: Leader
Department: Primary Health Services - Region Defined
Type: Part-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: May 31, 2026
FTE: 0.14
Shift Information: Days
Hours of Work: 2 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: Yes
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440
Travel Required: No
Job Description: The Chronic Condition Nurse Educator (CCNE) integrates knowledge, skills and the principles of teaching and learning to support healthy lifestyle choices and chronic disease prevention, education and management services for clients, families, the general public and health professionals. The CCNE uses a consultative approach, accepted standards and guidelines and current research findings to provide support to clients and health care professionals as appropriate. The CCNE is an integral part of the Primary Health Care Team. The employee works relatively independently and is expected to make decisions based on sound assessments in accordance with policies of Population and Public Health Services, the health region, the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) Standards of Practice and other relevant legislation and standards. The CCNE develops relationships with, and is supported by, specialty programs that manage chronic conditions.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
Experience in teaching adults, facilitation skills, and leading group activities
Three (3) years nursing experience with patients/families with chronic disease
Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience in a primary health setting
Experience in community needs assessment/development, health promotion
3 yrs exp chronic disease/complex illness edu. or chronic disease mgnt required
Education
Degree in Nursing with courses in supervision or degree in edu./adult learning
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Licenses
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Other Education and Training
Diabetes Education certificate (CDE) is acceptable
Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS)
Nursing diploma is acceptable
Nephrology Certification is desired
Competencies
Organizational skills
Advanced skills in program planning and evaluation
Demonstrates leadership skills
Computer skills
Time management skills
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of traditional care needs of patients of First Nations, Metis ancestry
Knowledge of program planning process
Knowledge in learning and teaching principles
Knowledge in population health promotion and its relationship to health status
Expert knowledge in relevant regulatory guidelines
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of information
Knowledge of the impact of social/economic/cultural issues on chronic disease
Ability to work independently and with broader interdisciplinary teams
Knowledge in Chronic Disease Management and behaviour change models
Experience working with patients/families with diabetes and renal disease.
Demonstrated knowledge of teaching abilities & group facilitation skills
Knowledge in chronic disease prevention and management
Other Information
For more information on the town of Leader please visit https://leader.ca/
Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
Leader is located approximately 153 km west of Swift Current
