Job Description

Position #: 166774

Expected Start Date: November 08, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Injury Prevention - Fall Prevention

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: October 18, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Health Educator - Senior $39.44 to $48.226

Travel Required: No

Job Description: The Health Educator Senior is responsible for supporting the full integration of best practice fall prevention initiatives into everyday clinical practice throughout the continuum of care including acute care, home care, residential care and community. The Health Educator Senior is accountable for the leadership, education, facilitation, quality improvement, evaluation and mentorship of the initiative and is also responsible for planning, developing, and implementing a seniors falls prevention plans. The Health Educator Senior will work in collaboration with key stakeholders within the Saskatchewan Health Authority. "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

Experience

• Five (5) years clinical experience

Education

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Other Education and Training

• Bachelor of Psychology is acceptable
• Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable
• Bachelor of Physical Therapy is acceptable
• Bachelor Degree in a health related field
• Bachelor of Social Work is acceptable

Competencies

• Advanced - Leadership skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in education and program development, implementation and evaluation

Other Information

• Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Travel within province

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.