Position #: 155152

Expected Start Date: To be determined; posted until filled

Union: SUN

Facility: Swift Current Community Services

City/Town: Swift Current

Department: Mental Health Community Case Management - Rehab

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: Field Hours

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: This position is responsible to assist the Health Services/ Mental Health Care Manager with the delivery of services that are consistent with policies, standards, legal requirements, philosophy and mission of the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The Mental Health Nurse B works under the direction of the Mental Health Manager in the assigned sector/region. The position, under the direction of the Mental Health Manager, directs Mental Health activities in order to provide care to clients. In the absence of other Managers, the position has the authority to direct the activities of the program.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

1-3 yrs nursing exp. in in-patient/community mental health, home care, and/or ER
Experience in mental health & addictions is an asset

Education

Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

Leadership skills
Basic - Supervisory skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Competent critical thinking/judgement/autonomous decision making capabilities
Ability to apply research to nursing practice
Has demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated initiative, self-direction, organizational & leadership abilities
Commitment to continued learning and professional development.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Other Information

Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Travel required
For more information on the city of Swift Current please visit http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/
May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS