Job Description

Position # 147916

Expected Start Date: To be determined; posted until filled

Union: SUN

Facility: Swift Current Admin Office

City/Town: Swift Current

Department: In-Service Education

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: January 31, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 14 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: Yes

This position works collaboratively with management and staff at multiple sites to provide or coordinate general staff development and education based on theory and knowledge along with principles and processes of adult learning. He or she assists in developing, delivering and evaluating educational in-services / activities / programs / workshops. The individual will promote a culture in which educational learning is valued, evidence and best practice based; where clinical standards are supported. The individual will support the development and review of policies, procedures, practice changes and initiatives. The individual will be expected to use critical thinking skills to select, review, synthesize and apply the best practice. This position involves significant computer work, in-depth literature searches, use of multiple media applications, and interactive and online educational materials. The individual is responsible for maintaining the education database, communicating with managers to validate required educational needs and competencies.
Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Requires or in progress towards a recognized Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Experience:

• Requires experience in program/resource development related to needs assessment.
• Three years' experience related to the clinical area within the past five years
• Experience using electronic assessment tools will be considered an asset.
• Experience in teaching adults, facilitation skills, and leading group activities
• Requires experience in planning, program design, implementation, and evaluation.

Other Education and Training

• Graduate of an approved Nursing school
• Certified or willingness to obtain CPR instructor certification
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)

Competencies

• Clinical data analysis
• Leadership Skills.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Articulates theory and knowledge related to the priniciples of adult education
• Can dev./implement/evaluate educational prog./resources incl. needs assessment
• Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal/consultative relationships
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
• Articulates theory and knowledge related to client centered care
• Demonstrates critical thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution skills
• Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
• Ability to be self-directed
• Ability to integrate clinical knowledge and experience into clinical practice
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office programs (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Ability to apply research to clinical practice
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Standards and application of such
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change
• Establish and maintain good communication patterns
• Able to plan, prioritize and execute responsibilities independent of supervision
• Demonstrates ability in teaching, facilitation and group activities

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• For more information on the city of Swift Current please visit http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/
• Requires current registration with CRNS

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.