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Position #: 102992 Expected Start Date: To be determined - Posted until filled Union: SUN Facility: MHAS Community Recovery Adult Services City/Town: Saskatoon Department: Mental Health Home Health Type: Full-time temporary Expected Up to Date: September 14, 2027 FTE: 1 Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends Number of Hours per Rotation: shifts of 224 hours per 6 weeks Relief: No Float: No Hours of Work: Field Hours Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440 Travel Required: Yes Job Description: 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 * 3 yrs exp in a MH setting working with clients with acute/chronic mental illness * 3 years experience in a community or acute mental health setting Education * Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN) Licenses * Valid Class 5 driver's license * Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) * Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) Other Education and Training * Professional Assault Response Training (PART) * Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable * Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable * Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) * Workplace Assessment & Violence Education (WAVE) * Nursing diploma is acceptable Competencies * Advanced - Organizational skills * Advanced - Interpersonal skills * Basic - Computer skills * Basic - Presentation skills * Advanced - Communication skills * Advanced - Change management skills * Advanced - Facilitation skills Knowledge and Abilities * Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team * Ability to be flexible and willing to change * Knowledge in developing policies, procedures and standards * Ability to work and communicate in a cross cultural setting * Ability to work independently Other Information * Travel within the region and provincially * Provincial posting open to SUN members – SUN/SAHO CBA Articles 27.02 and 27.05 * Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) * Must possess a valid driver's license and have a vehicle available for work. * 1st preference given to staff of fSaskatoon HR employees and its affiliates * Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS * For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/ The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic 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. > We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and > culturally responsive workforce. > We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action. > 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.

What you’ll do

The Community Mental Health Nurse provides intensive case management to individuals with chronic and persistent mental illness within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include medication management, crisis intervention, counselling, goal planning, and mental health promotion.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing or equivalent diploma and have at least three years of experience in a mental health setting. A valid Class 5 driver's license and access to a vehicle are required for travel within the region.

Other relevant skills

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• Case management
• Medication management
• Crisis intervention
• Counselling
• Goal planning
• Mental health promotion
• Advocacy
• Documentation
• Student mentoring
• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Change management
• Facilitation skills
• Computer skills
• Presentation skills
• Community Mental Health
• Bachelor Of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Policy Development
• Organizational Skills
• Valid Driver's License
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Planning
• Psychiatry
• Reconciliation
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Mental Health
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Case Management
• Change Management
• Communication
• Community Education
• Computer Literacy
• Crisis Intervention
• Home Health Care
• Interpersonal Communications
• Medication Administration
• Mental Diseases
• Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing
• Mentorship
• Diploma In Nursing
• Presentations
• Adult Services

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector
• Community Mental Health Nurse
• Public / Community Health Nurse
• Nursing Professionals
• Registered Nurses