Job Description

Position # 192892

Expected Start Date: June 08, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital

City/Town: Moose Jaw

Department: Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs - Adult Clinical Services

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: December 15, 2026

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

Under the direction of the Adult Outpatient Services Manager and working within an interdisciplinary mental health and addiction team, the Community Mental Health Nurse will provide a range of clinical services to adults with mental health and addiction issues and support to their families. The incumbent will also serve as an important link between Intermediate Care Services and the services provided by the Primary Health Care System.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Familiarity with Adults, Adolescents and Children w/ complex case presentations
• Min. 2 yrs (post grad) work exp. in community mental health/addiction services

Education

• Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)
• Graduate from school of general nursing with training in psychiatric nursing

Memberships

• Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan (RPNAS)

Other Education and Training

• Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable

Competencies

• Organizational skills
• Computer network skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• knowledge and skills related to community psychiatric nursing practice
• Ability to work within a change management model
• Ability to document in a concise and timely manner
• Knowledge and practical application of the Mental Health Services Act and Health Information Protection Act and other legislation
• Demonstrates critical thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills
• Ability to design, initiate and conduct training for other professionals
• Demonstrates knowledge of community services, programs, and resources
• Provide public education regarding mental health and addiction concerns
• Demonstrates leadership abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Identify, implement and evaluate client difficulty areas
• Knowledge in various intervention strategies for individuals and groups
• Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions
• Ability to enter and retrieve data in computer database systems

Other Information

• A valid driver's license and a vehicle is required to carry out duties
• Can work flexible hours; ability to work shifts based on operational needs.
• For more information on the city of Moose Jaw please visit https://moosejaw.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.