Job Description

Position # V35590

Expected Start Date: August 19, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Regina General Hospital

City/Town: Regina

Department: First Nations Metis Health Services

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 8 hours shift

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

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

Multi-site:

• Yes

Education

• Baccalaureate in a health-related Science

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

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

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.