Department : Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs; - Adult Clinical Services
Type : Full time regular
FTE : 1
Shift Information : Days
Number of Hours per Rotation : 224 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
: 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 Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)
Other Education and Training
Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable
Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
Nursing diploma is acceptable
Competencies
Time management skills
Verbal communication skills
Computer skills
Organizational skills
Written Communication Skills
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of Community Mental Health Nursing and Rehab standards demonstrated
Ability to refer to, network, and work cooperatively with community agencies
Ability to learn new skills
Ability to prioritize and be flexible
Demonstrated working knowledge in the area of psychopharmacology
Ability to implement a specialized therapeutic program and consultative services
Knowledge in the area of management of complex clients and psychogeriatrics
Demonstrates flexibility by adjusting workload to accommodate client needs.
Ability to take initiative
Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Demonstrated working knowledge in the area of psychosocial rehabilitation
Sound clinical judgement skills.
Ability to exercise independent nursing judgement
Demonstrate knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act/related legislation
Proven ability to cope well with sustained work related emotional pressure
Uses critical analysis, reflective practice and assessment.
Other Information
Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS
Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
📌 Nurse B - Community Mental Health Nurse (Carlyle)
🏢 Saskatchewan Health Authority
📍 Carlyle
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