Position #: 9009443
Expected Start Date: May 29, 2026
Union: SUN
Facility: Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital
City/Town: Moose Jaw
Department: Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs - Centralized Intake
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 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: Under the direction of the Adult Outpatient Services Manager and working within an interdisciplinary mental health and addiction team, the Community Mental Health Nurse will provide a range of clinical services to adults 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.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
- Familiarity with Adults, Adolescents and Children w/ complex case presentations
- Min. 2 yrs (post grad) work exp. in community mental health/addiction services
Education
- Graduate from school of general nursing with training in psychiatric nursing
- Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)
Memberships
- Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan (RPNAS)
Other Education and Training
- Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable
Competencies
- Computer network skills
- Organizational skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills
- Identify, implement and evaluate client difficulty areas
- Demonstrates knowledge of community services, programs, and resources
- Ability to document in a concise and timely manner
- Knowledge in various intervention strategies for individuals and groups
- Knowledge and practical application of the Mental Health Services Act and Health Information Protection Act and other legislation
- Ability to work within a change management model
- Demonstrates critical thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- knowledge and skills related to community psychiatric nursing practice
- Provide public education regarding mental health and addiction concerns
- Demonstrates leadership abilities
- Ability to design, initiate and conduct training for other professionals
- Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to enter and retrieve data in computer database systems
Other Information
- A valid driver's license and a vehicle is required to carry out duties
- Can work flexible hours; ability to work shifts based on operational needs.
- For more information on the city of Moose Jaw please visit https://moosejaw.ca/
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