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Nurse b - Community Mental Health Nurse

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January 1 2025
Expected expiry date: January 11 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Nursing,
Rosetown, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 33640
  • Job Category Mental Health and Addiction Services
  • Posting Date 12/31/2024, 11:00 PM
  • Locations Rosetown Health Centre
  • Apply Before 01/11/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 001478

Expected Start Date: January 15, 2025

Union: SUN

Facility: Rosetown Health Centre

City/Town: Rosetown

Department: Mental Health Community Clinics & Programs

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: January 28, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 112.00 hours per 3 week rotation

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Community Mental Health Nurse (CMHN), reporting to the Manager of Mental Health & Addiction Services, is an essential element in a comprehensive Mental Health Service. The CMHN has extensive knowledge of the evidence based principles and practices of Community Health Nursing. A large portion of the CMHN's work is based outside of the clinic working independently. Each skilled CMHN is expected to monitor and administer medication, assess clinical status, provide case management, develop behavioral treatment programs, provide coverage for other recovery services team members, provide counselling and education and provide various forms of psychotherapy, including individual, family and group therapy. A CMHN provides health promotion, education and early intervention/prevention to the communities they work in. This position works in an integrated manner with other mental health and addiction programs.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • 2 years of recent RN/RPN experience in acute psychiatric or community psychiatry

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing (BScPN)

Licenses

  • Valid Class 5 driver's license
  • Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Other Education and Training

  • Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
  • Nursing diploma is acceptable
  • Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing is acceptable

Competencies

  • Computer skills
  • Time management skills
  • Communication skills
  • Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Ability to learn new skills
  • Ability to exercise independent nursing judgement
  • Uses critical analysis, reflective practice and assessment.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Knowledge in the area of management of complex clients and psychogeriatrics
  • Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
  • Demonstrated working knowledge in the area of psychopharmacology
  • Ability to prioritize and be flexible
  • Ability to implement a specialized therapeutic program and consultative services
  • Proven ability to cope well with sustained work related emotional pressure
  • Ability to take initiative
  • Demonstrates flexibility by adjusting workload to accommodate client needs.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide relevant educational services
  • Knowledge in principles/programs/practices in community mental health nursing
  • Ability to communicate client assessments and articulate outcomes
  • Ability to refer to, network, and work cooperatively with community agencies
  • Knowledge of Rehabilitation Program Guidelines demonstrated
  • Knowledge in models of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery
  • Demonstrated ability to use sound clinical judgement
  • Working knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act
  • Ability to provide public/educational presentations

Other Information

  • Rosetown is located approximately 117 km west of Saskatoon
  • For more information on the town of Rosetown please visit https://www.rosetown.ca/
  • Ability to travel when required
  • Registered/eligible with the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of SK
  • Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

About Us

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.

Additional Information

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.
We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.