Nurse B - Community Mental Health Nurse

Position #: 171771
Expected Start Date: November 02, 2026
Union: SUN
Facility: Kindersley Health Centre
City/Town: Kindersley
Department: Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 112 hours per 3 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 Science in Psychiatric Nursing (BScPN)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

• Computer skills
• Organizational skills
• Time management skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to use sound clinical judgement
• Uses critical analysis, reflective practice and assessment.
• Knowledge of the Saskatchewan Mental Health Act
• Proven ability to cope well with sustained work related emotional pressure
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• The ability to conduct needs assessments & develop & deliver presentations.
• Ability to learn new skills
• Knowledge in the area of management of complex clients and psychogeriatrics
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide relevant educational services
• Ability to exercise independent nursing judgement
• Knowledge of Community Mental Health Nursing and Rehab standards demonstrated
• Knowledge in models of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery
• Ability to implement a specialized therapeutic program and consultative services
• Demonstrated working knowledge in the area of psychopharmacology
• Ability to refer to, network, and work cooperatively with community agencies
• Demonstrates flexibility by adjusting workload to accommodate client needs.
• Ability to prioritize and be flexible
• Ability to communicate client assessments and articulate outcomes

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS
• For more information on the town of Kindersley please visit https://www.kindersley.ca/
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Ability to travel when required
• Kindersley is located approximately 200 km west of Saskatoon