Job Description

Position # 9003186

Expected Start Date: July 05, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Regina General Hospital

City/Town: Regina

Department: Mental Health - Psychiatric Nurses - Emergency

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Weekends, Stats

Number of Hours per Rotation: 149.36 hours per 4 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of work: Extended Shift Hours (11.78)

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

Travel Required: No

The Emergency Psych. Nurse Coordinator, under direction of the Inpatient Mental Health Manager, exercises independence in the provision of individualized assessment/care to patients in the ER w/ mental health &/or chemical dependency problems. The Coordinator works closely w/ ER physicians, on-call psychiatrists, Mental Health Unit, Community Mental Health & Addiction Services, other SHA & community stakeholders to develop/deliver high quality services. The incumbent provides patient & family education/support while the patient is in the emergency department & acts as a role model/clinical resource. The Coordinator is responsible for caregiver policy/procedures dev’t such as clinical pathways. The incumbent is responsible to lead others through the dev’t of a long-term vision for this position through research, dev’t, coordination & evaluation. This nurse is expected to work as a part of the emergency service team in providing care to other patients in the emergency department.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Minimum of three years recent experience in inpatient mental health services
• Expert in assess, diagnosis &treatment of major mental health & addiction issues

Education

• Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)

Other Education and Training

• Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable
• Current PART and CPR certification
• Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
• Current registration w/ Registered Psych. Nursing Assoc. of SK (RPNAS) required
• Nursing diploma is acceptable

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of crisis assessment and intervention
• Knowledge of comm. resources to pts. with psycho/social & chemical dependency
• Works well as a team member & mentor, strong leadership & interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of the Saskatchewan Alcohol & Drug Services Program guidelines
• Works independently, effectively and cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated competency in psychiatric mental health assessment
• Assertive &self-directed in developing plans & referrals for patients & families
• Knowledge and practical application of the Mental Health Services Act
• Ability to problem solve with minimal supervision
• Communicates effectively with patients and families
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act
• Knowledge of and experience with chemical dependency
• Knowledge in Mental Health and Addictions

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Registered/eligible to be registered with RPNAS (Reg Psych Nurses Assoc of Sask)

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.