Nurse B - Registered Nurse

Saskatchewan Health Authority · Saskatoon

Position #: 199700

Expected Start Date: November 01, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Emergency Mental Health Service

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.55

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: 7 shifts of 11.78 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

Job Description: The Psychiatric Liaison Nurse, under the direction of the Inpatient Mental Health Manager, exercises independence in the provision of individualized assessment and care to patients in the ER with mental health and/or substance misuse challenges. The Psychiatric Liaison Nurse will work closely with the emergency room physicians, on- call psychiatrists, Community Mental Health and Addiction Services and other Healthy Authority and community stakeholders, to develop and deliver high quality services for persons presenting to Emergency Services with mental health and addiction concerns. In addition, the incumbent provides patient and family education and support while the patient is in the emergency department and; acts as a role model and clinical resource re: management of psychiatric, intoxicated and aggressive patients.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

Three years full-time experience in Acute Psychiatric or Community MH Nursing

Education

Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing or Nursing

Other Education and Training

Basic CPR, ASSIST preferred

Competencies

Basic - Computer skills
Intermediate - Critical thinking skills
Intermediate - Decision making skills
Basic - Keyboarding skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to make decisions in accordance with policies/procedures of SHA/MHAS/ED
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate with community agencies
Knowledge in human behaviour, growth and development
Knowledge in applicable health promotion and health prevention initiatives
Ability to establish/maintain effective working internal/external relationships
Knowledge in local human service organizations, resources, referral procedures
Knowledge in mental health/mental illness impact on client, family and community
Knowledge in human behaviour
Knowledge in mental health and mental illness across life cycle
Ability to adapt to changing conditions
Ability to develop/maintain consulting relationships in multidisciplinary team
Ability to critically think in accordance per policies/procedures of SHA/MHAS/ED
Understands Mental Health Services Act, forms, policies & procedures of SHA/MHAS
Knowledge of psychopathology and the family life cycle and systems theory.
Ability to use a variety of assessment procedures and interviewing skills
Initiative & judgment to plan implement/modify treatment programs for clients
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to use various clinical/health assessment tools
Knowledge in Mental Health nursing processes and appropriate interventions
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships/partnerships
Ability to plan/organize/coordinate with other multidisciplinary team members
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others as required
Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act
Ability to network and collaborate with internal and external resources/agencies
Current knowledge of medical and psychosocial interventions
Ability to adhere to SHA policy, procedures, and standards of conduct
Ability to develop, evaluate and modify programming provided to clients
Ability to refer to, network, and work cooperatively with community agencies
Demonstrate an understanding of Health Promotion/Prevention initiatives in MHAS
Demonstrates the ability to be resourceful and to adapt to changing conditions
Ability to be resourceful

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
Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized

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. The Psychiatric Liaison Nurse, under the direction of the Inpatient Mental Health Manager, exercises independence in the provision of individualized assessment and care to patients in the ER with mental health and/or substance misuse challenges. The Psychiatric Liaison Nurse will work closely with the emergency room physicians, on- call psychiatrists, Community Mental Health and Addiction Services and other Healthy Authority and community stakeholders, to develop and deliver high quality services for persons presenting to Emergency Services with mental health and addiction concerns. In addition, the incumbent provides patient and family education and support while the patient is in the emergency department and; acts as a role model and clinical resource re: management of psychiatric, intoxicated and aggressive patients.

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