Posted 4 days ago
Nurse A - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse
@ HealthCareersInSask.ca
Swift Current, Saskatchewan
Overview
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for Swift Current Community Services, Mental Health Community Clinics and Programs, Centralized Intake. The nurse provides intake assessment, intervention, navigation and clinical services to people of all ages with mental health and addiction issues, and supports their families. The posting states a day schedule of 28 eight-hour shifts per six weeks, field hours, travel required, and a pay band of $38.58 to $50.07 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Intake assessment and clinical services for mental health and addiction clients
- Interventions and navigation to community resources
- Link between Intermediate Care Services and primary health care
- Documentation and data entry in computer systems
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing, or psychiatric nursing diploma, nursing diploma or Bachelor of Nursing
- Registered or eligible with CRNS and CRPNS
- Valid driver's licence and vehicle available for work
- Knowledge of psychiatric nursing standards and medication management
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-02
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Hours per week | 28 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Psychiatric Nursing, Nursing |
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Position #: 9009574
Expected Start Date: December 07, 2026
Union: SUN
Facility: Swift Current Community Services
City/Town: Swift Current
Department: Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs - Centralized Intake
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 A $38.580 to $50.070
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: Under the direction of the Outpatient Services Manager and working within an interdisciplinary mental health and addiction team, the Community Mental Health Nurse will provide a range of intake assessment, intervention, navigation services and clinical services to all ages with mental health and addiction issues and support to their families. The incumbent will also serve as an important link between Intermediate Care Services and the services provided by the Primary Health Care System and community.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education
- Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)
Other Education and Training
- Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
- Nursing diploma is acceptable
- Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable
Competencies
- Organizational skills
- Verbal communication skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- Written Communication Skills
- Leadership skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Computer skills
- Problem solving skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to work with a variety of individuals presenting with complex issues
- Knowledge of psychiatric nursing clinical standards of practice
- Knowledge and practical application of the Mental Health Services Act
- Knowledge of community resources including treatment programs & support agencies
- Ability to meet multiple demands, manage complex clinical issues and workload.
- Identify, implement and evaluate client difficulty areas
- Knowledge in change management
- Ability to enter and retrieve data in computer database systems
- Ability to document in a concise and timely manner
- Ability to design, initiate and conduct training for other professionals
- Knowledge in various intervention strategies for individuals and groups
- Knowledge of medication management.
- Knowledge in community psychiatric nursing practice
- Ability to provide public/educational presentations
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions
- Knowledge of Health Information Protection Act and other legislation.
- Competency in psychiatric nursing assessments, care planning & treatment
- Ability to formulate evidence based intervention.
Other Information
- Must possess a valid driver's license and have a vehicle available for work.
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- For more information on the city of Swift Current please visit http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/
- Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.
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Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.Journal
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