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Nurse b - Community Mental Health Nurse

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January 13 2025
Expected expiry date: January 23 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Nursing,
Weyburn, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 35744
  • Job Category Mental Health and Addiction Services
  • Posting Date 01/12/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Locations Weyburn Community Health Services Building
  • Apply Before 01/23/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 088965

Expected Start Date: February 03, 2025

Union: SUN

Facility: Weyburn Community Health Services Building

City/Town: Weyburn

Department: Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: August 22, 2025

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 224 hours in a 6 week rotation

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: 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

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

  • Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

  • Advanced - Time management skills
  • Advanced - Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Demonstrated working knowledge in the area of psychopharmacology
  • Ability to plan/organize/coordinate with other multidisciplinary team members
  • Ability to adapt to ever changing environments
  • Ability to implement a specialized therapeutic program and consultative services
  • Demonstrated working knowledge in the area of psychosocial rehabilitation
  • Uses critical analysis, reflective practice and assessment.
  • Advance computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Access).
  • Demonstrates flexibility by adjusting workload to accommodate client needs.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
  • Development & compliance of clinical standards in community mentalhealth setting
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide relevant educational services
  • Knowledge in the area of management of complex clients and psychogeriatric
  • Knowledge of psychiatric nursing clinical standards of practice
  • Proven ability to cope well with sustained work related emotional pressure
  • Ability to exercise independent nursing judgement
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act/related legislation
  • Ability to communicate client assessments and articulate outcomes
  • Demonstrated working knowledge in the area of recovery model
  • Ability to prioritize and be flexible
  • Knowledge in principles, programs and practices in community mental health care
  • Ability to utilize evidence-based practice

Other Information

  • For more information on the city of Weyburn please visit https://weyburn.ca/
  • Registered/eligible with the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of SK
  • Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
  • Ability to travel when 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.