Nurse B - Community Mental Health Nurse

Saskatchewan Health Authority · Estevan

Position #: 180691

Expected Start Date: November 16, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: St Josephs Hospital - SHA - MHA

City/Town: Estevan

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

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: 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)

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

Computer skills
Verbal communication skills
Organizational skills
Time management skills
Written Communication Skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Demonstrates flexibility by adjusting workload to accommodate client needs.
Demonstrate knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act/related legislation
Ability to learn new skills
Uses critical analysis, reflective practice and assessment.
Knowledge in the area of management of complex clients and psychogeriatrics
Sound clinical judgement skills.
Ability to implement a specialized therapeutic program and consultative services
Demonstrated working knowledge in the area of psychosocial rehabilitation
Knowledge of Community Mental Health Nursing and Rehab standards demonstrated
Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
Ability to prioritize and be flexible
Demonstrated working knowledge in the area of psychopharmacology
Ability to refer to, network, and work cooperatively with community agencies
Proven ability to cope well with sustained work related emotional pressure
Ability to take initiative
Ability to exercise independent nursing judgement
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Other Information

Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS
Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

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 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.

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