Nurse B - Community Mental Health Nurse

Position #: 180691

Expected Start Date: To be determined

Union: SUN

Facility: St Josephs Hospital - SHA - MHA

City/Town: Estevan

Department: Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs - Adult Clinical Services

Type: Full-time regular

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: The Community Mental Health Nurse (CMHN), reporting to the Manager of Mental Health & Addiction Services, is an essential element in a comprehensive Mental Health Service. The CMHN has extensive knowledge of the evidence based principles and practices of Community Health Nursing. A large portion of the CMHN's work is based outside of the clinic working independently. Each skilled CMHN is expected to monitor and administer medication, assess clinical status, provide case management, develop behavioral treatment programs, provide coverage for other recovery services team members, provide counselling and education and provide various forms of psychotherapy, including individual, family and group therapy. A CMHN provides health promotion, education and early intervention/prevention to the communities they work in. This position works in an integrated manner with other mental health and addiction programs.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 2 years of recent RN/RPN experience in acute psychiatric or community psychiatry

Education

• Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

• Computer skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Written Communication Skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrates flexibility by adjusting workload to accommodate client needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act/related legislation
• Ability to learn new skills
• Uses critical analysis, reflective practice and assessment.
• Knowledge in the area of management of complex clients and psychogeriatrics
• Sound clinical judgement skills.
• Ability to implement a specialized therapeutic program and consultative services
• Demonstrated working knowledge in the area of psychosocial rehabilitation
• Knowledge of Community Mental Health Nursing and Rehab standards demonstrated
• Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
• Ability to prioritize and be flexible
• Demonstrated working knowledge in the area of psychopharmacology
• Ability to refer to, network, and work cooperatively with community agencies
• Proven ability to cope well with sustained work related emotional pressure
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to exercise independent nursing judgement
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• 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.