Position #: 122907
Expected Start Date: July 02, 2025
Union: SUN
Facility: Battlefords Union Hospital
City/Town: North Battleford
Department: Mental Health Rehabilitation Nursing Unit
Type: Casual
FTE: 0
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: No
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse A $38.580 to $50.070
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: The Registered Psychiatric Nurse/Registered Nurse (RPN/RN) is accountable for promoting high quality care through assessing, planning, implementing, documenting and evaluating the total care needs of our patients.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Other Education and Training
Nursing diploma is acceptable
Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing is acceptable
Competencies
Basic - Mediation skills
Basic - Computer skills
Basic - Counseling skills
Basic - Facilitation skills
Advanced - Interpersonal skills
Basic - Decision making skills
Advanced - Assessment skills
Basic - Communication skills
Advanced - Organizational skills
Knowledge and Abilities
Ability to be flexible and willing to change
Knowledge of the the Provincial Mental Health Services Act and Regulations
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Competency in psychiatric nursing assessments, care planning & treatment
Ability to keep effective work relationships with clients of diverse backgrounds
Knowledge of commonly used psychotropic medications
Other Information
For more information on the city of North Battleford please visit https://www.cityofnb.ca/
Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Registered/eligible with the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of SK
Additional Comments
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
