Nurse B - Community Mental Health Nurse

Position # : 180691 Expected Start Date: To be determined 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