Nurse B - Registered Nurse

Position #: 155152

Expected Start Date: To be determined; posted until filled

Union: SUN

Facility: Swift Current Community Services

City/Town: Swift Current

Department: Mental Health Community Case Management - Rehab

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 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: This position is responsible to assist the Health Services/ Mental Health Care Manager with the delivery of services that are consistent with policies, standards, legal requirements, philosophy and mission of the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The Mental Health Nurse B works under the direction of the Mental Health Manager in the assigned sector/region. The position, under the direction of the Mental Health Manager, directs Mental Health activities in order to provide care to clients. In the absence of other Managers, the position has the authority to direct the activities of the program.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 1-3 yrs nursing exp. in in-patient/community mental health, home care, and/or ER
• Experience in mental health & addictions is an asset

Education

• Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

• Leadership skills
• Basic - Supervisory skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Competent critical thinking/judgement/autonomous decision making capabilities
• Ability to apply research to nursing practice
• Has demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, self-direction, organizational & leadership abilities 
• Commitment to continued learning and professional development.  
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Travel required
• For more information on the city of Swift Current please visit http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS