Saskatchewan Health Authority

Job Description

The Program Development Educator (PDE) is assigned responsibilities for particular rural facilities and community based services in a specific geographic area. The PDE will work collaboratively with other leaders and educators within the organization to provide education services consistent with overall program direction (long term care, acute care, and community based services such as home care). Under the direction of the Primary Health Care (PHC) Manager, the PDE integrates knowledge and skill reflective 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. The incumbent will provide visible, proactive leadership and promote the delivery of client centered care through identified education programming. In collaboration with the PHC Director and PHC Managers, the PDE is responsible for assessing learning needs of staff, planning, implementing, and evaluating education activities/programs. The PDE will use a consultative approach and research findings to provide support to care staff and managers. Position will have specific responsibilities related to electronic health record systems (e.g. Minimum Data Set (MDS) & Care Management), specialized client needs and clinical knowledge needs within the Primary Health Care service line.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
Registered or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

Experience

Requires a minimum of three (3) years
experience related to the clinical area within the past five (5) years.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change.
Demonstrates ability to apply research to nursing practice
Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal/consultative relationships and communication patterns
Demonstrates commitment to continuing learning and professional development.
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrates leadership abilities.

Additional Information

Requires experience in: o program/resource development related to needs assessment, planning, program design, implementation, and evaluation
o teaching adults, facilitation skills, and leading group activities
o using EMR and InterRAI assessment tools will be considered an asset. May Include Incentives. We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone. The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA. A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care to vulnerable persons. Internal candidates may be required to provide a CRC and/or VSC during the recruitment and selection process

Expected Start Date: July 2, 2024

FTE®: 1.00