Position #: 084840
Expected Start Date: October 27, 2025
Union: SUN
Facility: Swift Current Community Services
City/Town: Swift Current
Department: Mental Health Community Case Management
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: March 07, 2026
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Hours of Work: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks
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: 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
Experience
2 years working experience in community mental health and addictions services
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
Basic - Organizational skills
Intermediate - Written Communication Skills
Basic - Interpersonal skills
Basic - Conflict resolution skills
Basic - Computer skills
Basic - Leadership skills
Basic - Problem solving skills
Intermediate - Verbal communication skills
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of Health Information Protection Act and other legislation.
Knowledge of medication management.
Ability to work with a variety of individuals presenting with complex issues
Ability to provide public/educational presentations
Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions
Knowledge of psychiatric nursing clinical standards of practice
Ability to formulate evidence based intervention.
Competency in psychiatric nursing assessments, care planning & treatment
Ability to work flexible hours
Knowledge and practical application of the Mental Health Services Act
Ability to enter and retrieve data in computer database systems
Ability to meet multiple demands, manage complex clinical issues and workload.
Ability to document in a concise and timely manner
Knowledge in community psychiatric nursing practice
Knowledge in change management
Knowledge of community resources including treatment programs & support agencies
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to design, initiate and conduct training for other professionals
Knowledge in various intervention strategies for individuals and groups
Identify, implement and evaluate client difficulty areas
Other Information
Must possess a valid driver's license and have a vehicle available for work.
Registered/eligible with the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of SK
May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
For more information on the city of Swift Current please visit http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/
Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
