Nurse b - Registered Nurse

March 10 2025
Expected expiry date: March 21 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Nursing
Swift Current, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 45781
  • Job Category Mental Health and Addiction Services
  • Posting Date 03/10/2025, 12:00 AM
  • Locations Swift Current Community Services
  • Apply Before 03/21/2025, 12:00 AM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 9000856

Expected Start Date: March 24, 2025

Union: SUN

Facility: Swift Current Community Services

City/Town: Swift Current

Department: Mental Health Transition Team

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

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: Competent clinical practitioner assisting individuals, groups and families with health-care needs ranging from uncomplicated to complex and rapidly changing status. Demonstrates a caring approach which reflects and incorporates expertise.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • Minimum 3 years recent experience in Mental Health related services
  • Nursing experience working with clients with chronic mental illness
  • Minimum 1 year supervisory experience

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

  • Time management skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Knowledge of Mental Health Approved Home Policy & Regulations
  • Knowledge of Social Assistance Program Regulations
  • Knowledge of RPNAS Code of Ethics
  • Knowledge of Regional Health Policies
  • Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of Rehabilitation Program Guidelines demonstrated
  • Knowledge in individual assessment and counselling skills
  • Ability to competently use computers and software applications
  • Knowledge in various mental disorders, etiology, treatment and intervention
  • Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act and Family Services Act

Other Information

  • Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
  • For more information on the city of Swift Current please visit http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/
  • Registered/eligible with the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of SK
  • Travel within the region and provincially

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.