Nurse B - Community Mental Health Nurse
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Location: Saskatoon, SK S7H 5T5
Description:
Job Description
Position #: 171465
Expected Start Date: April 28, 2025
Union: SUN
Facility: Community Services 20th Street
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: New Alcohol and Drug Initiatives - Opioid Assisted Recovery
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: October 31, 2026
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days, Evenings
Hours of Work: 299 hours per 8 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 multidisciplinary team providing intensive case management to individuals with chronic and persistent mental illness. 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
Education
Other Education and Training
Competencies
Knowledge and Abilities
Licenses
Other Information
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.
About the Team
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 Mtis People.
Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.
Position #: 171465
Expected Start Date: April 28, 2025
Union: SUN
Facility: Community Services 20th Street
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: New Alcohol and Drug Initiatives - Opioid Assisted Recovery
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: October 31, 2026
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days, Evenings
Hours of Work: 299 hours per 8 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 multidisciplinary team providing intensive case management to individuals with chronic and persistent mental illness. 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
- 3 years' experience in a community or acute mental health setting
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Other Education and Training
- Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
- Nursing diploma is acceptable
- Workplace Assessment & Violence Education (WAVE)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
- Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
- Professional Assault Response Training (PART)
- Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing is acceptable
Competencies
- Basic - Presentation skills
- Advanced - Organizational skills
- Advanced - Interpersonal skills
- Advanced - Facilitation skills
- Advanced - Communication skills
- Advanced - Change management skills
- Basic - Computer skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledge in developing policies, procedures and standards
- Ability to work and communicate in a cross cultural setting
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to be flexible and willing to change
Licenses
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Other Information
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- Registered/eligible with the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of SK
- For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
- 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.
About the Team
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 Mtis People.
Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.