Job Description

Position # 189903

Expected Start Date: May 18, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Nurses Alumni Wing

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs - Youth Community Counselling

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: October 31, 2026

FTE: 0.75

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Hours of Work: shifts of 168 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

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

Travel Required: No

As a member of Youth Mental Health & Addiction Services, the Community Mental Health Nurse is an integral member of the Child &Youth Community Recovery Team. This position supports youth in the residential facilities such as EGADZ and works with psychiatrists and other mental health and addiction professionals to promote youth recovery and stabilization. Responsibilities include the use of assessment tools, screening, crisis intervention, medical case management, medication administration, health teaching and navigating health care services.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 2 years of direct clinical experience in a mental health and addictions setting

Education

• Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)

Licenses

• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
• Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable
• Workplace Assessment & Violence Education (WAVE)
• Nursing diploma is acceptable

Competencies

• Advanced - Interpersonal skills
• Advanced - Communication skills
• Advanced - Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of the Youth Detox and Stabilization Act
• Knowledge of MHAIS
• Knowledge in applicable health promotion and health prevention initiatives
• Knowledge in mental health/illness impacts related to children and adolescents
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of trauma informed practice
• Knowledge of addictions screening and assessment tools and procedures
• Initiative & judgment to plan implement/modify treatment programs for clients
• Knowledge in nursing process
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act and Family Services Act
• Knowledge of the EMR program is preferred.
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of MHA theory and impact of MHA/ substance use across the lifespan
• Ability to be flexible and willing to change

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS
• Access to a reliable vehicle
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

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.