Role overview

Description

Position #: 9004614

Expected Start Date:August 23, 2026

Union:SUN

Facility:Regina General Hospital

City/Town:Regina

Department:Mental Health - Psychiatric Nurses - Emergency

Type:Part-time regular

FTE:0.63

Shift Information:Days, Nights, Weekends, Stats

Number of Hours per Rotation:8 shifts of 12 hours per 4 weeks

Relief:No

Float:No

Hours of Work:Extended Shift Hours (11.78)

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

Travel Required:No

Job Description:The Emergency Psych. Nurse Coordinator, under direction of the Inpatient Mental Health Manager, exercises independence in the provision of individualized assessment/care to patients in the ER w/ mental health &/or chemical dependency problems. The Coordinator works closely w/ ER physicians, on-call psychiatrists, Mental Health Unit, Community Mental Health & Addiction Services, other SHA & community stakeholders to develop/deliver high quality services. The incumbent provides patient & family education/support while the patient is in the emergency department & acts as a role model/clinical resource. The Coordinator is responsible for caregiver policy/procedures dev’t such as clinical pathways. The incumbent is responsible to lead others through the dev’t of a long-term vision for this position through research, dev’t, coordination & evaluation. This nurse is expected to work as a part of the emergency service team in providing care to other patients in the emergency department.

Human Resources Exemption:No

Experience

Expert in assess, diagnosis &treatment of major mental health & addiction issues
Minimum of three years recent experience in inpatient mental health services

Education

Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)

Other Education and Training

Nursing diploma is acceptable
Current registration w/ Registered Psych. Nursing Assoc. of SK (RPNAS) required
Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable
Current PART and CPR certification
Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable

Knowledge and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of crisis assessment and intervention
Working knowledge of the Saskatchewan Alcohol & Drug Services Program guidelines
Ability to problem solve with minimal supervision
Knowledge and practical application of the Mental Health Services Act
Assertive &self-directed in developing plans & referrals for patients & families
Works independently, effectively and cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team
Working knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act
Works well as a team member & mentor, strong leadership & interpersonal skills
Knowledge of comm. resources to pts. with psycho/social & chemical dependency
Knowledge in Mental Health and Addictions
Knowledge of and experience with chemical dependency
Demonstrated competency in psychiatric mental health assessment
Communicates effectively with patients and families

Other Information

Registered/eligible to be registered with RPNAS (Reg Psych Nurses Assoc of Sask)
Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/
Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized