Position #: 9012159

Expected Start Date: September 21, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Battlefords Union Hospital

City/Town: North Battleford

Department: Mental Health Community Day&Night; Care - OP Psych Medical

Type: Casual

FTE: 0

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends

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: Yes

: Competent clinical practitioner assisting individuals, groups and families with health-care needs ranging from uncomplicated to complex and rapidly changing status. Demonstrates a caring approach which reflects and incorporates expertise.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

- Exp in the last 5 years in psychiatric assessment & intervention required
- 2 yrs exp in Acute Psych or Comm. Mental Health nursing or a combo of the two.
- Exp in the last 5 yrs with acute and chronic psychiatric disorders

Education

- Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)

Other Education and Training

- Nursing diploma is acceptable
- Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable
- Basic CPR, ASSIST preferred
- Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable

Competencies

- Advanced - Interpersonal skills
- Advanced - Organizational skills
- Advanced - Assessment skills
- Advanced - Planning skills

Knowledge and Abilities

- Knowledge in mental health/mental illness impact on client, family and community
- Knowledge in client psychosocial living needs and interventions
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships/partnerships
- Knowledge in mental health assessment systems
- Knowledge in mental health and mental illness across life cycle
- Knowledge in applicable health promotion and health prevention initiatives
- Ability to develop, evaluate and modify programming provided to clients
- Ability to adapt to changing conditions




- Knowledge of psychopathology and the family life cycle and systems theory.
- Knowledge in mental health/illness in various settings (acute and community)
- Knowledge of local human service organizations, resources & referral procedures
- Knowledge of human growth, development and human behavior.

Other Information

- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
- Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS
- For more information on the city of North Battleford please visit https://www.cityofnb.ca/
- No guaranteed Hours

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare setting. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, protected and patient-centred. 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.

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> 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.

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