Job Description

Position # 087793

Expected Start Date: September 21, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Weyburn Community Health Services Building

City/Town: Weyburn

Department: Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: March 05, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 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

The Community Mental Health Nurse (CMHN), reporting to the Manager of Mental Health & Addiction Services, is an essential element in a comprehensive Mental Health Service. The CMHN has extensive knowledge of the evidence based principles and practices of Community Health Nursing. A large portion of the CMHN's work is based outside of the clinic working independently. Each skilled CMHN is expected to monitor and administer medication, assess clinical status, provide case management, develop behavioral treatment programs, provide coverage for other recovery services team members, provide counselling and education and provide various forms of psychotherapy, including individual, family and group therapy. A CMHN provides health promotion, education and early intervention/prevention to the communities they work in. This position works in an integrated manner with other mental health and addiction programs.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 2 years of recent RN/RPN experience in acute psychiatric or community psychiatry

Education

• Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)

Licenses

• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

• Advanced - Organizational skills
• Advanced - Time management skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in principles, programs and practices in community mental health care
• Demonstrates flexibility by adjusting workload to accommodate client needs.
• Ability to exercise independent nursing judgement
• Advance computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Access).
• Demonstrated working knowledge in the area of psychopharmacology
• Knowledge in the area of management of complex clients and psychogeriatric
• Ability to plan/organize/coordinate with other multidisciplinary team members
• Proven ability to cope well with sustained work related emotional pressure
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide relevant educational services
• Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
• Ability to adapt to ever changing environments
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated working knowledge in the area of psychosocial rehabilitation
• Demonstrated working knowledge in the area of recovery model
• Knowledge of psychiatric nursing clinical standards of practice
• Ability to utilize evidence-based practice
• Development & compliance of clinical standards in community mentalhealth setting
• Ability to communicate client assessments and articulate outcomes
• Ability to prioritize and be flexible
• Ability to implement a specialized therapeutic program and consultative services
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act/related legislation
• Uses critical analysis, reflective practice and assessment.

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• For more information on the city of Weyburn please visit https://weyburn.ca/
• Ability to travel when required
• Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS
• Valid Class 5 driver's license

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.