Nurse B - Community Mental Health Nurse at HealthCareersInSask.ca

Biggar, Saskatchewan, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

52.44

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Computer Skills, Public Relations Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Assessment Skills, Treatment Planning, Knowledge of Mental Health Policies, Case Management, Education and Training, Team Collaboration, Psychiatric Knowledge, Crisis Intervention, Client Needs Prioritization, Mental Health Act Knowledge, Child and Family Services Knowledge

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

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/

Responsibilities

The Community Mental Health Nurse (CMHN) is responsible for screening, assessment, referral, case management, and treatment of individuals with serious and persistent mental illness. The CMHN also provides education aimed at prevention and early intervention services.