Nurse B

Position #:

Expected Start Date: December 15, 2025

Union: SUN

Facility: Leader and District Integrated Healthcare Facility

City/Town: Leader

Department: Primary Health Services - Region Defined

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: May 31, 2026

FTE: 0.14

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 2 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: No

Job Description: The Chronic Condition Nurse Educator (CCNE) integrates knowledge, skills and the principles of teaching and learning to support healthy lifestyle choices and chronic disease prevention, education and management services for clients, families, the general public and health professionals. The CCNE uses a consultative approach, accepted standards and guidelines and current research findings to provide support to clients and health care professionals as appropriate. The CCNE is an integral part of the Primary Health Care Team. The employee works relatively independently and is expected to make decisions based on sound assessments in accordance with policies of Population and Public Health Services, the health region, the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) Standards of Practice and other relevant legislation and standards. The CCNE develops relationships with, and is supported by, specialty programs that manage chronic conditions.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience in teaching adults, facilitation skills, and leading group activities
• Three (3) years nursing experience with patients/families with chronic disease
• Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience in a primary health setting
• Experience in community needs assessment/development, health promotion
• 3 yrs exp chronic disease/complex illness edu. or chronic disease mgnt required

Education

• Degree in Nursing with courses in supervision or degree in edu./adult learning
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Diabetes Education certificate (CDE) is acceptable
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS)
• Nursing diploma is acceptable
• Nephrology Certification is desired

Competencies

• Organizational skills
• Advanced skills in program planning and evaluation
• Demonstrates leadership skills
• Computer skills
• Time management skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of traditional care needs of patients of First Nations, Metis ancestry
• Knowledge of program planning process
• Knowledge in learning and teaching principles
• Knowledge in population health promotion and its relationship to health status
• Expert knowledge in relevant regulatory guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Knowledge of the impact of social/economic/cultural issues on chronic disease
• Ability to work independently and with broader interdisciplinary teams
• Knowledge in Chronic Disease Management and behaviour change models
• Experience working with patients/families with diabetes and renal disease.
• Demonstrated knowledge of teaching abilities & group facilitation skills
• Knowledge in chronic disease prevention and management

Other Information

• For more information on the town of Leader please visit
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Leader is located approximately 153 km west of Swift Current