Nurse B - Community Mental Health Nurse

Position #: 001478

Expected Start Date: August 10, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Rosetown Health Centre

City/Town: Rosetown

Department: Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 112 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Community Mental Health Nurse (CMHN), reporting to the Manager of Mental Health & Addiction Services, is an essential element in a comprehensive Mental Health Service. The CMHN has extensive knowledge of the evidence based principles and practices of Community Health Nursing. A large portion of the CMHN's work is based outside of the clinic working independently. Each skilled CMHN is expected to monitor and administer medication, assess clinical status, provide case management, develop behavioral treatment programs, provide coverage for other recovery services team members, provide counselling and education and provide various forms of psychotherapy, including individual, family and group therapy. A CMHN provides health promotion, education and early intervention/prevention to the communities they work in. This position works in an integrated manner with other mental health and addiction programs.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience in case management is an asset


• Experience in mental health & addictions is an asset


• 2 years recent nursing exp. in community mental health, homecare, ER environment

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing (BScPN)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license


• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Other Education and Training

• Nursing diploma is acceptable


• Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable


• Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable

Competencies

• Organizational skills


• Computer skills


• Communication skills


• Time management skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide relevant educational services


• Ability to prioritize and be flexible


• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team


• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act


• Demonstrates flexibility by adjusting workload to accommodate client needs.


• Proven ability to cope well with sustained work related emotional pressure


• Ability to provide public/educational presentations


• Knowledge in principles/programs/practices in community mental health nursing


• Demonstrated working knowledge in the area of psychopharmacology


• Uses critical analysis, reflective practice and assessment.  


• Demonstrated ability to use sound clinical judgement


• Knowledge of Rehabilitation Program Guidelines demonstrated


• Ability to implement a specialized therapeutic program and consultative services


• Knowledge in models of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery


• Knowledge in the area of management of complex clients and psychogeriatrics


• Ability to take initiative


• Ability to exercise independent nursing judgement


• Ability to refer to, network, and work cooperatively with community agencies   


• Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs


• Ability to communicate client assessments and articulate outcomes 


• Ability to learn new skills

Other Information

• For more information on the town of Rosetown please visit https://www.rosetown.ca/


• Ability to travel when required


• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives


• Rosetown is located approximately 117 km west of Saskatoon


• Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS


• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)