Nurse B - Community Mental Health Nurse

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Health Authority in Saskatoon is seeking a Community Mental Health Nurse to join the Addictions Outreach Office on a casual basis. You will provide intensive case management, medication support, crisis intervention, and counselling within a multidisciplinary team to adults with chronic mental illness.

Requirements include a BScN (or equivalent), valid CRNS registration, and a minimum of three years in mental health settings. Travel within the city may be required.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in a community or acute mental health setting.
• BScN or equivalent required or acceptable alternatives listed.

Responsibilities

• Intensive case management and medication management.
• Crisis intervention and counselling for clients.
• Goal planning and coordination with community agencies.
• Documentation, patient/family education, and advocacy.

Skills

Flexibility

Independent work

Cross-cultural communication

Team collaboration

Policy development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Nursing diploma acceptable

Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing acceptable

Job description

• Job Category Mental Health and Addiction Services
• Posting Date 01/09/2026, 06:00 AM
• Locations Addictions Outreach Office

Job Description

Position #: 195614
Expected Start Date: February 2, 2026
Union: SUN
Facility: Addictions Outreach Office
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Community Response Teams
Type: Casual
FTE: 0
Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: Yes
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: As a member of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Community Mental Health Nurse is an integral member of the multidisciplinary team providing intensive case management to individuals with chronic and persistent mental illness. These services are provided within an individual and group context. Responsibilities include intensive case management, medication management, crisis intervention, counselling, goal planning, consultation to community agencies, group/community education, student mentoring, documentation, client/family and public education, advocacy, and mental health promotion.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience

• 3 years experience in a community or acute mental health setting

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Workplace Assessment & Violence Education (WAVE)
• Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing is acceptable
• Professional Assault Response Training (PART)
• Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
• Nursing diploma is acceptable
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
• Advanced - Communication skills
• Advanced - Organizational skills
• Advanced - Change management skills
• Advanced - Facilitation skills
• Basic - Presentation skills
• Advanced - Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to be flexible and willing to change
• Knowledge in developing policies, procedures and standards
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work and communicate in a cross cultural setting
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Registered/eligible with the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of SK

About Us

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.

Additional Information

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.

We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.

We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.

We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.