Nurse B - Community Mental Health Nurse

Position #: 158910

Expected Start Date: May 12, 2025

Union: SUN

Facility: Biggar & District Health Centre

City/Town: Biggar

Department: Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: April 30, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 224.00 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

• Workplace Assessment and Violence Education certificate (WAVE)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of SK
• Biggar is located approximately 93 km west of Saskatoon
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• For more information on the town of Biggar please visit https://townofbiggar.com/