Nurse B - Community Mental Health Nurse

Position #: 001478
Expected Start Date: July 27, 2026
Union: SUN
Facility: Rosetown Health Centre
City/Town: Rosetown
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 recent nursing exp. in community mental health, homecare, ER environment
• Experience in case management is an asset
• Experience in mental health & addictions is an asset

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing (BScPN)

Licenses

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

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

• Time management skills
• Computer skills
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to provide public/educational presentations
• Ability to prioritize and be flexible
• Ability to take initiative
• Knowledge in models of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery
• Ability to communicate client assessments and articulate outcomes
• Knowledge of Rehabilitation Program Guidelines demonstrated
• Ability to refer to, network, and work cooperatively with community agencies
• 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
• Uses critical analysis, reflective practice and assessment.
• Ability to implement a specialized therapeutic program and consultative services
• Demonstrates flexibility by adjusting workload to accommodate client needs.
• Demonstrated ability to use sound clinical judgement
• Knowledge in principles/programs/practices in community mental health nursing
• Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated working knowledge in the area of psychopharmacology
• Ability to exercise independent nursing judgement
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act
• Proven ability to cope well with sustained work related emotional pressure

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• For more information on the town of Rosetown please visit https://www.rosetown.ca/
• Ability to travel when required
• Rosetown is located approximately 117 km west of Saskatoon
• Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives