Nurse B - Community Mental Health Nurse

Position #: 158910

Expected Start Date: September 28, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Biggar & District Health Centre

City/Town: Biggar

Department: Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: March 28, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 hours per 6 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

Job Description: As a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, the CMHN is accountable for the provision of screening, assessment, referral, case management, and treatment of individuals with serious and persistent mental illness. This includes persons who may be at risk of developing disability due to mental illness. The CMHN is accountable for the provision of education aimed at prevention and early intervention services to reduce incidence and disability due to mental illness.

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)
• Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
• Nursing diploma is acceptable
• Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable

Competencies

• Basic - Computer skills
• Basic - Public relations skills
• Basic - Organizational skills
• Intermediate - Communication skills
• Intermediate - Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to design, initiate and conduct in service training for others.
• Knowledge and practical application of the Mental Health Services Act
• Knowledge of Mental Health Approved Home Policy & Regulations
• Ability to conduct assessments/prioritize client needs/develop treatment plans 
• Knowledge in psychiatric diagnoses, treatment, and medications
• Knowledge of the Child and Family Service's Act
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of Ministry of Social Services policies, procedures, and regulations

Other Information

• For more information on the town of Biggar please visit https://townofbiggar.com/
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS
• Biggar is located approximately 93 km west of Saskatoon
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)