Hybrid Nurse B - Community Mental Health Nurse bei Saskatchewan Health Authority
Saskatchewan Health Authority · Saskatoon, Kanada · Hybrid
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Saskatoon
Position #: 189903
Expected Start Date: September 02, 2025
Union: SUN
Facility: Nurses Alumni Wing
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Mental Health Community Clinics & Programs - Youth Community Counselling
Type: Part-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: October 31, 2027
FTE: 0.75
Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Hours of Work: 21 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: Yes
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440
Travel Required: No
Job Description: Reporting to the Coordinator of Assessment and Counselling, the Community Mental Health Nurse is an integral member of a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include: utilize accepted nursing assessment procedures and techniques to aid in the understanding, treatment and management of youth and young adult clients in Mental Health & Addiction Services. Consults with Psychiatrists and other team members to ensure optimum assessment & treatment for clients. Educate clients and families about mental illness, addictions and medications. Educate parents about developmental issues in the adolescent/early adult years. Provides information/referral to appropriate community resources as required. Provide families with support/direction in time of crisis. Function as client advocate and provide care that reflects acceptance of client/family beliefs, culture, religious and socioeconomic background. Liaise with school systems to maintain youth in school. Liaise with government agencies to obtain vocational placement, funding and home assessments.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education
- Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)
Licenses
- Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
Other Education and Training
- Workplace Assessment & Violence Education (WAVE)
- Nursing diploma is acceptable
- Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
- Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable
Competencies
- Advanced - Communication skills
- Advanced - Organizational skills
- Advanced - Interpersonal skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to be flexible and willing to change
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 the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of SK
- Scheduled hours of work may be reduced during the rotation stipulated when a statutory holiday is recognized during that period
About Company
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.
