Position #: 084840
Expected Start Date: November 10, 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
Education
Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)
Other Education and Training
Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable
Nursing diploma is acceptable
Competencies
Intermediate - Verbal communication skills
Basic - Interpersonal skills
Intermediate - Written Communication Skills
Basic - Problem solving skills
Basic - Conflict resolution skills
Basic - Leadership skills
Basic - Computer skills
Basic - Organizational skills
Knowledge and Abilities
Ability to work with a variety of individuals presenting with complex issues
Knowledge in change management
Knowledge in community psychiatric nursing practice
Knowledge of Health Information Protection Act and other legislation.
Ability to provide public/educational presentations
Knowledge of medication management.
Ability to formulate evidence based intervention.
Knowledge of psychiatric nursing clinical standards of practice
Ability to design, initiate and conduct training for other professionals
Ability to enter and retrieve data in computer database systems
Ability to document in a concise and timely manner
Knowledge of community resources including treatment programs & support agencies
Ability to meet multiple demands, manage complex clinical issues and workload.
Ability to work flexible hours
Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions
Knowledge and practical application of the Mental Health Services Act
Identify, implement and evaluate client difficulty areas
Competency in psychiatric nursing assessments, care planning & treatment
Knowledge in various intervention strategies for individuals and groups
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Other Information
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/
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
