Nurse B - Community Mental Health Nurse

Position #: 204687

Expected Start Date:

Union: SUN

Facility: La Ronge Health Centre

City/Town: La Ronge

Department: Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs

Type: Casual

FTE: 0

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Provides intensive case management to individuals with chronic and persistent mental illness. These services are provided within an individual and/or group context.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

• Computer skills
• Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and openness to working w/ diverse populations
• Knowledge of community resources including treatment programs & support agencies
• Knowledge of factors affecting high-risk populations and their family dynamics
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge in principles/programs/practices in community mental health nursing

Other Information

• Provincial posting open to SUN members - SUN/SAHO CBA Articles 27.02 and 27.05
• For more information on the town of La Ronge please visit https://www.laronge.ca/
• La Ronge is located approximately 241 km north of Prince Albert
• Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

Additional Comment

• No guaranteed hours. Must be Available a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours per 3 week period. Must be available all shifts, short shifts, short notice calls, stats and holidays, where applicable