Mental Health Nurse jobs in Canada

Competent clinical practitioner assisting individuals, groups and families with health-care needs ranging from uncomplicated to complex and rapidly changing status. Demonstrates a caring approach which reflects and incorporates expertise.

• Position # : 9000856
• Expected Start Date : May 05, 2025
• Union : SUN
• Facility : Swift Current Community Services
• City / Town : Swift Current
• Department : Mental Health Transition Team
• Type : Full-time regular
• FTE : 1
• Shift Information : Days
• Hours of Work : 28 shifts of 8 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 : No

• Minimum 3 years recent experience in Mental Health related services
• Minimum 1 year supervisory experience
• Nursing experience working with clients with chronic mental illness

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

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

• Time management skills

• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge in individual assessment and counselling skills
• Knowledge of Rehabilitation Program Guidelines demonstrated
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act and Family Services Act
• Knowledge of Social Assistance Program Regulations
• Ability to competently use computers and software applications
• Knowledge of RPNAS Code of Ethics
• Knowledge of Mental Health Approved Home Policy & Regulations
• Knowledge in various mental disorders, etiology, treatment and intervention
• Knowledge of Regional Health Policies

• Registered / eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Registered / eligible with the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of SK
• Travel within the region and provincially
• For more information on the city of Swift Current please visit http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/

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.

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