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Nurse b - Community Mental Health Nurse

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January 2 2025
Expected expiry date: January 12 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Nursing,
Saskatoon, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 33928
  • Job Category Mental Health and Addiction Services
  • Posting Date 01/02/2025, 02:36 PM
  • Locations Nurses Alumni Wing
  • Apply Before 01/12/2025, 02:36 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 181055

Expected Start Date: January 20, 2025

Union: SUN

Facility: Nurses Alumni Wing

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Mental Health Community Clinics & Programs - Early Psychosis Intervention Program

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: January 12, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 224 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: As a member of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Community Mental Health Nurse is an integral member of the Early Psychosis Intervention Program multidisciplinary team providing intensive case management to individuals with chronic and persistent mental illness and substance abuse issues. These services are provided within an individual and group context. Responsibilities include intensive case management, medication management, crisis intervention, counselling, goal planning, consultation to community agencies, group/community education, student mentoring, documentation, client/family and public education, advocacy, and mental health promotion.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • Five (5) years experience in Mental Health

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

  • Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing is acceptable
  • Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
  • Nursing diploma is acceptable
  • Workplace Assessment and Violence Education certificate (WAVE)
  • Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
  • Current PART and CPR certification

Competencies

  • Advanced - Communication skills
  • Advanced - Interpersonal skills
  • Advanced - Organizational skills
  • Change management skills
  • Facilitation skills
  • Computer skills
  • Presentation skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to be flexible and willing to change
  • Ability to communicate with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds

Other Information

  • For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
  • Registered/eligible with the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of SK
  • Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
  • Travel required

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.