17 Oct
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Healthcareersinsask.ca
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Saskatoon
17 Oct
Healthcareersinsask.ca
Saskatoon
Position #: 182159
Expected Start Date: November 02, 2026
Union: SUN
Facility: Mental Health - McKerracher
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs;
Type: Casual
FTE: 0
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Field Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440
Travel Required: No
: As a member of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Community Mental Health Nurse is an integral member of the multidisciplinary team providing intensive case management to individuals with chronic and persistent mental illness. These services are provided within an individual and group context.
Responsibilities include intensive case management, medication management, crisis intervention, counselling, goal planning, consultation to community agencies, group/community education, student mentoring, documentation, client/family and public education, advocacy, and mental health promotion.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
- Five years recent experience in community care to clients with mental illness
Education
- Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)
Licenses
- Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
Other Education and Training
- Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable
- Current CPR certification
- Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
- Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
- Nursing diploma is acceptable
- Workplace Assessment & Violence Education (WAVE)
Competencies
- Basic - Organizational skills
- Basic - Communication skills
- Basic - Computer skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledge in principles/programs/practices in community mental health nursing
- Knowledge in applicable best practices and principles
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act
- Ability to work and communicate in a cross cultural setting
- Ability to respond under pressure.
- Knowledge in industry best practices and software solutions
- Ability to be self-directed, creative, collaborative and to have sound judgement
Other Information
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
- Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a energetic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe 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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Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.
📌 Nurse B - Community Mental Health Nurse (Saskatoon)
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