Nurse B - Clinical Coordinator

Position #: 9009999

Expected Start Date: To be determined. Open until filled. 

Union: SUN

Facility: Population and Public Health - Regina

City/Town: Regina

Department: Primary Health Care Exercise Therapy Management

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: July 07, 2027

FTE: 0.8200107152

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 184 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440

Travel Required: Yes

Human Resources Exemption: No

 

Job description

The Chronic Disease Nurse Coordinator works closely with the Manager of Clinical Integration – Primary Health Care. The Chronic Disease Nurse Coordinator is an expert clinical nurse who will be working closely with the programs within Clinical Integration Unit 1 (this includes specialties of Diabetes, COPD and asthma, Intermediate Care Services, etc). In collaboration with Primary Health Care (PHC) colleagues, the Chronic Disease Nurse Educator is responsible for providing clinical supervision of staff, orientation, certification, continuing education, assisting in the development of clinical pathways, and participating in development of policies and procedures relating to general and specialty chronic conditions care. The incumbent will participate in program planning and evaluation. Primary responsibilities include ensuring services follow the Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines, Canadian Thoracic Society Guidelines, etc.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year supervisory experience
• five (5) years' recent nursing experience in Diabetes and Respiratory education 

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Memberships

• College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

Other Education & Training

• RN special practice for insulin dose adjustment training
• Certified Diabetes Educator, is an asset
• Fully certified with insulin pumps is an asset.
• Certified Respiratory Educator, is an asset.
• Additional course in supervision and administration is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Uses independent judgment based on evidence-based practice.
• Knowledge in the principles of Population Health Promotion.
• Negotiation, conflict resolution and mediation skills.
• Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change.
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate level of professional conduct and judgement.
• Demonstrates flexibility by adjusting workload to accommodate variable needs
• Ability to be flexible in meeting diverse learning needs of adult learners
• Advanced knowledge of diabetes practices and principles.
• Proven skill in program or project planning and evaluation.
• Advance computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Access).
• Knowledge in community health nursing theory and principles
• Uses critical analysis, reflective practice and assessment.  
• Competencies: Leadership Skills
• Ability to be self directed and work relatively independently
• Ability to lead/encourage/advise/collaborate with colleagues to achieve goals
• Ability to understand and apply a strength-based approach to adult learning
• Knowledge of the community's health and social resources.
• Knowledge of current trends/issues/best practice strategies
• Ability to mentor others.
• Ability to make sound decisions on complex issues relating to chronic conditions
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to interpret & apply legislation/guidelines/policy
• Knowledge in policy and procedure development and quality assurance initiatives
• Knowledge in principles of adult learning
• Demonstrates application of the nursing process
• Knowledge of principles & practices relating to public health laws & regulations
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to develop, evaluate and modify programming provided to clients
• knowledge of public health nursing in a generalized and focused practice role
• Knowledge in conflict resolution techniques
• Demonstrates skills in retrieving informationand resources via the internet
• Advanced knowledge of respiratory practices and principles
• Demonstrates ability in teaching, facilitation and group activities
• Knowledge in communication techniques and approaches
• Demonstrated high degree of accuracy is required of assigned responsibility
• Skill in program planning and evaluation as these relate to orientation and staff education.
• Demonstrates skill with a wide variety of insulin pumps. 

Other Information

• A valid driver's license and a vehicle is required to carry out duties
• Travel allowance is provided.
• Community based position provides services in clinic/home settings in PHC Regina
• Home base for this position is: 204 Wascana Street (Subject to change)
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized
• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/