Facility : Royal University Hospital Emergency Mental Health Service Type : Part-time regular Shift Information : Days, Nights, Weekends Number of Hours per Rotation : 6 shifts of 11.78 hours per 4 weeks Hours of Work : Extended Shift Hours (11.78) Salary or Pay Band : Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440 Travel Required : No Human Resources Exemption : No The Psychiatric Liaison Nurse, under the direction of the Inpatient Mental Health Manager, exercises independence in the provision of individualized assessment and care to patients in the ER with mental health and/or substance misuse challenges.

The Psychiatric Liaison

Nurse will work closely with the emergency room physicians, on- call psychiatrists, Community Mental Health and Addiction Services and other Healthy Authority and community stakeholders, to develop and deliver high quality services for persons presenting to Emergency Services with mental health and addiction concerns. In addition, the incumbent provides patient and family education and support while the patient is in the emergency department and; acts as a role model and clinical resource re: management of psychiatric, intoxicated and aggressive patients. Three years full time experience in Acute Psychiatric or Community MH Nursing Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing or Nursing Other Education and Training ~ Basic - Computer skills Ability to make decisions in accordance with policies/procedures of SHA/MHAS/ED Ability to plan,



organize, and coordinate with community agencies Knowledge in applicable health promotion and health prevention initiatives Knowledge in local human service organizations, resources, referral procedures Knowledge in mental health/mental illness impact on client, family and community Knowledge in mental health and mental illness across life cycle Ability to critically think in accordance per policies/procedures of SHA/MHAS/ED Understands Mental Health Services Act, forms, policies & procedures of SHA/MHAS Ability to use various clinical/health assessment tools Knowledge in Mental Health nursing processes and appropriate interventions Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act Ability to network and collaborate with internal and external resources/agencies Current knowledge of medical and psychosocial interventions Ability to adhere to SHA policy, procedures, and standards of conduct Ability to develop, evaluate and modify programming provided to clients Ability to refer to, network, and work cooperatively with community agencies Demonstrate an understanding of Health Promotion/Prevention initiatives in MHAS Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized #

📌 Registered Nurse, Residential Care (relief Full Time) (Saskatoon)
🏢 Saskatchewan Health Authority
📍 Saskatoon