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Location

Saskatoon, SK | Canada

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Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Manager of Chronic Kidney Disease, the Home Hemodialysis/Peritoneal Dialysis Patient Educator responsibilities will include: coordinate and participate in patient education for Chronic Kidney Disease patients requiring peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis. This will include liaison with families, physicians, dieticians, staff nurses and community agencies. Provide individual out-patient education for patients and families in a clinic setting. Promote continuing staff nurse involvement in patient education through effective communication, development of resource materials and provision of in-service education. Coordinate and participate in education programs for designated nursing staff that will be providing peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis for patients at St. Pauls Hospital and other agencies, Serve as primary clinical resource for nursing, medical and other professional/support staff. Participate in departmental activities such as program development, planning, quality improvement, and evaluation. Participate in research and evaluation projects

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Registered or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

Experience
-3 years related clinical nursing experience with patients and families with chronic disease, in particular chronic kidney disease required. -CNA Certification in clinical practice area is preferred. -Experience with Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis Preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to competently use computers and software applications as required by the position
• Ability to travel both within the region and provincially
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Advanced assessment skills
• Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills

Other Information

• NOTE: This is a Provincial Posting and is open to all SUN members within the bargaining unit as per Articles 27.02 and 27.05 of the SUN Collective Bargaining Agreement. First preference will be given to employees of the SKHA (Saskatoon) and its affiliated agencies.

Additional Information

CNA Certification in clinical practice area is preferred. Experience with Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis preferred. Master's Degree in Nursing, Adult or Continuing Education considered an asset. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA. A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care to vulnerable persons. Internal candidates may be required to provide a CRC and/or VSC during the recruitment and selection process. We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone. The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people.
Expected Start Date: March 21, 2024
Expected Up To Date: March 21, 2025
FTE: 1.00

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