Job Description

Position # 203248

Expected Start Date: June 15, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Humboldt District Health Complex

City/Town: Humboldt

Department: Public Health Nursing

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: March 31, 2027

FTE: 0.6

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: Per 6 weeks:

• 14 shifts of 8 hours
• 2 shifts of 5 hours
• 2 shifts of 6 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: Yes
  
  The Health Educator - Harm Reduction is a member of the interdisciplinary team and under the general direction of Primary Care Manager this position is responsible for training, implementation, evaluation and community engagement of harm reduction efforts across Primary health care services. "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
  • Bachelor's degree in a health related discipline
  Other Education and Training
  • Degree in a Health or Human Services field acceptable to the Employer
  • Bachelor of Addictions Counseling is acceptable
  • Bachelor of Social Work is acceptable
  Competencies
  • Basic - Interpersonal skills
  • Basic - Writing skills
  • Basic - Organizational skills
  • Basic - Verbal communication skills
  Knowledge and Abilities
  • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships/partnerships
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
  • Adhering to professional code of ethics, practice standards.
  • Ability and willingness to apply harm reduction concepts to practice
  • Sensitive and understanding of diverse cultural aspects of population served
  • Knowledge in best practices in addictions and harm reduction strategies
  • Knowledge in various mental health and addiction and harm reduction strategies
  • Ability to competently use computers and software applications
  Other Information
  • For more information on the city of Humboldt please visit https://humboldt.ca/
  • Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body

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.