Position #: 158910
Expected Start Date: January 12, 2026
Union: SUN
Facility: Biggar & District Health Centre
City/Town: Biggar
Department: Mental Health Community Clinics & Programs
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: January 1, 2027
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Hours of Work: 224 hours per 6 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: As a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, the CMHN is accountable for the provision of screening, assessment, referral, case management, and treatment of individuals with serious and persistent mental illness. This includes persons who may be at risk of developing disability due to mental illness. The CMHN is accountable for the provision of education aimed at prevention and early intervention services to reduce incidence and disability due to mental illness.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education
Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)
Licenses
Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
Other Education and Training
Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable
Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
Workplace Assessment & Violence Education (WAVE)
Nursing diploma is acceptable
Competencies
Intermediate - Communication skills
Basic - Organizational skills
Basic - Computer skills
Basic - Public relations skills
Intermediate - Interpersonal skills
Knowledge and Abilities
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Knowledge of the Child and Family Service's Act
Ability to design, initiate and conduct in service training for others.
Knowledge and practical application of the Mental Health Services Act
Knowledge in psychiatric diagnoses, treatment, and medications
Knowledge of Ministry of Social Services policies, procedures, and regulations
Ability to conduct assessments/prioritize client needs/develop treatment plans
Knowledge of Mental Health Approved Home Policy & Regulations
Other Information
Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS
Biggar is located approximately 93 km west of Saskatoon
May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
For more information on the town of Biggar please visit https://townofbiggar.com/
