Position #: 001478
Expected Start Date: July 14, 2025
Union: SUN
Facility: Rosetown Health Centre
City/Town: Rosetown
Department: Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Hours of Work: shifts of hours per 3 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: 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 Science in Nursing (BScN)
Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing (BScPN)
Licenses
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
Other Education and Training
Nursing diploma is acceptable
Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing is acceptable
Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
Competencies
Computer skills
Communication skills
Organizational skills
Time management skills
Knowledge and Abilities
Ability to learn new skills
Ability to exercise independent nursing judgement
Demonstrated working knowledge in the area of psychopharmacology
Knowledge of Rehabilitation Program Guidelines demonstrated
Ability to provide public/educational presentations
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Uses critical analysis, reflective practice and assessment.
Knowledge in models of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery
Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide relevant educational services
Ability to implement a specialized therapeutic program and consultative services
Ability to take initiative
Working knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act
Ability to communicate client assessments and articulate outcomes
Proven ability to cope well with sustained work related emotional pressure
Demonstrated ability to use sound clinical judgement
Knowledge in principles/programs/practices in community mental health nursing
Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
Demonstrates flexibility by adjusting workload to accommodate client needs.
Ability to prioritize and be flexible
Ability to refer to, network, and work cooperatively with community agencies
Knowledge in the area of management of complex clients and psychogeriatrics
Other Information
Rosetown is located approximately 117 km west of Saskatoon
Ability to travel when required
For more information on the town of Rosetown please visit https://www.rosetown.ca/
Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Registered/eligible with the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of SK
