Job Description

Position # 202363

Expected Start Date: June 28, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Jim Pattison Children's Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Emergency Mental Health Service - Peds

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: Per 4 weeks:

• 12 shifts of 11.78 hours
• 1 shifts of 8 hours
• 
  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 Psychiatric Liaison Nurse, (PLN) exercises independence in the provision of individualized assessment & care to patients in the ER with mental health &/or substance misuse challenges. The PLN works closely with the physicians, psychiatrists, Community MHAS & other Health Authority & community stakeholders, to develop & deliver high quality services for persons presenting to Emergency with mental health & addiction concerns. The incumbent provides patient & family education/support while the patient is in the emergency department & acts as a role model/clinical resource for management of psychiatric, intoxicated & aggressive patients. The PLN will be responsible for caregiver policy & procedures development. The incumbent is responsible to lead others through the development of a long-term vision for this position. This involves the research, development, coordination & evaluation of an integrated program. This PLN is expected to work as a part of the emergency service team.
  
  Human Resources Exemption: No
  
  Experience
  • Three years full-time experience in Acute Psychiatric or Community MH Nursing
  Education
  • Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)
  Other Education and Training
  • Basic CPR, ASSIST preferred
  • Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
  • Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable
  • Nursing diploma is acceptable
  Competencies
  • Basic - Computer skills
  • Basic - Keyboarding skills
  • Advanced - Interpersonal skills
  Knowledge and Abilities
  • Ability to plan/organize/coordinate with other multidisciplinary team members
  • Ability to make decisions
  • Ability to adapt to changing conditions
  • Knowledge in human behaviour, growth and development
  • Knowledge in Mental Health nursing processes and appropriate interventions
  • Ability to promote effective relationships within the SHA and the community.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to develop, evaluate and modify programming provided to clients
  • Ability to use a variety of assessment procedures and interviewing skills
  • Ability to critically think in accordance per policies/procedures of SHA/MHAS/ED
  • Demonstrate an understanding of Health Promotion/Prevention initiatives in MHAS
  • Knowledge in mental health/mental illness impact on client, family and community
  • Ability to work collaboratively with team members and the community at large.
  • Knowledge in local human service organizations, resources, referral procedures
  • Ability to make decisions in accordance with policies/procedures of SHA/MHAS/ED
  • Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate with community agencies
  • Current knowledge of medical and psychosocial interventions
  • Understands Mental Health Services Act, forms, policies & procedures of SHA/MHAS
  • Ability to establish/maintain satisfactory working relationships
  • Knowledge in critical thinking processes
  • Knowledge of the the Provincial Mental Health Services Act and Regulations
  • Knowledge in applicable health promotion and health prevention initiatives
  • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships/partnerships
  • Ability to be resourceful
  • Knowledge of mental health and mental illness issues in a variety of settings
  • Knowledge and practical application of the Mental Health Services Act
  Other Information
  • Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
  • Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS
  • Experience working in a multidisciplinary team in a MH setting preferred
  • For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.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.