Job Description

Position #

: 9001153

Expected Start Date:

June 09, 2025

Union:

SUN

Facility:

Kindersley Health Centre

City/Town:

Kindersley

Department:

Mental Health Community Clinics & Programs

Type:

Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date:

April 30, 2026

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

:

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

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

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 Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

Registered/eligible with the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of SK Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) For more information on the town of Kindersley please visit https://www.kindersley.ca/ Kindersley is located approximately 200 km west of Saskatoon Ability to travel when required

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.

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