Nurse B - Community Mental Health Nurse (Saskatchewan)

Nurse B - Community Mental Health Nurse (Saskatchewan)

09 Oct
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Saskatchewan Health Authority
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Saskatchewan

09 Oct

Saskatchewan Health Authority

Saskatchewan

Position # : 171771
Expected Start Date : November 02, 2026
Union : SUN
Facility : Kindersley Health Centre
City/Town : Kindersley
Department : Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs;
Type : Full-time regular
FTE : 1
Shift Information : Days
Number of Hours per Rotation : 112hours per 3 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
Human Resources Exemption : No
Job Description 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.
Experience 2 years of recent RN/RPN experience in acute psychiatric or community psychiatry
Education Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing (BScPN)
Licenses Valid Class 5 driver's license
Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
Other Education and Training Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
Nursing diploma is acceptable
Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable
Competencies Computer skills




Organizational skills
Time management skills
Knowledge and Abilities Demonstrated ability to use sound clinical judgement
Uses critical analysis, reflective practice and assessment.
Knowledge of the Saskatchewan Mental Health Act
Proven ability to cope well with sustained work related emotional pressure
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
The ability toconduct needs assessments & develop & deliver presentations.
Ability to learn current skills
Knowledge in the area of management of complex clients and psychogeriatrics
Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide relevant educational services
Ability to exercise independent nursing judgement
Knowledge of Community Mental Health Nursing and Rehab standards demonstrated
Knowledge in models of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery
Ability to implement a specialized therapeutic program and consultative services
Demonstrated working knowledge in the area of psychopharmacology
Ability to refer to, network, and work cooperatively with community agencies
Demonstrates flexibility by adjusting workload to accommodate client needs.
Ability to prioritize and be flexible
Ability to communicate client assessments and articulate outcomes
Other Information Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS
For more information on the town of Kindersley please visit https://www.kindersley.ca/
Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
Ability to travel when required
Kindersley is located approximately 200 km west of Saskatoon

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📌 Nurse B - Community Mental Health Nurse (Saskatchewan)
🏢 Saskatchewan Health Authority
📍 Saskatchewan

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