Nurse B - Community Mental Health Nurse

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Estevan; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentives

Retention incentives

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Health Authority invites applications for a Community Mental Health Nurse (CMHN) at St Josephs Hospital in Estevan. The CMHN reports to the Manager of Mental Health & Addiction Services and works extensively outside clinics, administering medications, assessing patients, and providing case management and psychotherapy across communities.

Requirements include 2 years RN/RPN experience in psychiatric settings, and a BPN or equivalent nursing qualification.

Qualifications

• 2 years of recent RN/RPN experience in acute psychiatric or community psychiatry.
• Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN) required.
• Nursing qualifications acceptable as listed (BN, diplomas).
• Proven ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and administer medication and assess clinical status.
• Provide case management and develop behavioral treatment programs.
• Offer counselling and education with various psychotherapy modalities.
• Promote health education and early intervention in the community.
• Collaborate with mental health and addiction programs across settings.

Skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Written communication

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)

Bachelor of Nursing

Nursing diploma

Psychiatric Nursing diploma

Job description

Position #: 180691
Expected Start Date: October 19, 2026
Union: SUN
Facility: St Josephs Hospital - SHA - MHA
City/Town: Estevan
Department: Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs - Adult Clinical Services
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 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: 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

• 2 years of recent RN/RPN experience in acute psychiatric or community psychiatry

Education

• Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)

Other Education and Training

• Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable
• Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
• Nursing diploma is acceptable

Competencies

• Time management skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Computer skills
• Organizational skills
• Written Communication Skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of Community Mental Health Nursing and Rehab standards demonstrated
• Ability to refer to, network, and work cooperatively with community agencies
• Ability to learn new skills
• Ability to prioritize and be flexible
• Demonstrated working knowledge in the area of psychopharmacology
• Ability to implement a specialized therapeutic program and consultative services
• Knowledge in the area of management of complex clients and psychogeriatrics
• Demonstrates flexibility by adjusting workload to accommodate client needs.
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated working knowledge in the area of psychosocial rehabilitation
• Sound clinical judgement skills.
• Ability to exercise independent nursing judgement
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act/related legislation
• Proven ability to cope well with sustained work related emotional pressure
• Uses critical analysis, reflective practice and assessment.

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives