Role overview

Description

Position #: 9012684

Expected Start Date:July 27, 2026

Union:SUN

Facility:Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital

City/Town:Moose Jaw

Department:Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs - Adult Clinical Services

Type:Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date:March 31, 2027

FTE:1

Shift Information:Days

Number of Hours per Rotation:28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief:No

Float:No

Hours of Work:Standard Hours

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

Travel Required:Yes

Job Description:Under the direction of the Adult Outpatient Services Manager and working within an interdisciplinary mental health and addiction team, the Community Mental Health Nurse will provide a range of clinical services to adults with mental health and addiction issues and support to their families. The incumbent will also serve as an important link between Intermediate Care Services and the services provided by the Primary Health Care System.

Human Resources Exemption:No

Experience

Familiarity with Adults, Adolescents and Children w/ complex case presentations
Min. 2 yrs (post grad) work exp. in community mental health/addiction services

Education

Graduate from school of general nursing with training in psychiatric nursing
Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)

Memberships

Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan (RPNAS)

Other Education and Training

Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable

Competencies

Computer network skills
Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Identify, implement and evaluate client difficulty areas
Knowledge in various intervention strategies for individuals and groups
Ability to enter and retrieve data in computer database systems
Knowledge and practical application of the Mental Health Services Act and Health Information Protection Act and other legislation
Ability to document in a concise and timely manner
Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions
Ability to design, initiate and conduct training for other professionals
Demonstrates leadership abilities
Highly developed written and oral communication skills
Demonstrates knowledge of community services, programs, and resources
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
knowledge and skills related to community psychiatric nursing practice
Strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrates critical thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution skills
Provide public education regarding mental health and addiction concerns
Ability to work within a change management model

Other Information

Can work flexible hours; ability to work shifts based on operational needs.
A valid driver's license and a vehicle is required to carry out duties
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