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Position #: 158910

Expected Start Date: January 12, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Biggar & District Health Centre

City/Town: Biggar

Department: Mental Health Community Clinics & Programs

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: January 1, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work:  224 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: As a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, the CMHN is accountable for the provision of screening, assessment, referral, case management, and treatment of individuals with serious and persistent mental illness. This includes persons who may be at risk of developing disability due to mental illness. The CMHN is accountable for the provision of education aimed at prevention and early intervention services to reduce incidence and disability due to mental illness.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)

Licenses

• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Other Education and Training

• Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable
• Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
• Workplace Assessment & Violence Education (WAVE)
• Nursing diploma is acceptable

Competencies

• Intermediate - Communication skills
• Basic - Organizational skills
• Basic - Computer skills
• Basic - Public relations skills
• Intermediate - Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of the Child and Family Service's Act
• Ability to design, initiate and conduct in service training for others.
• Knowledge and practical application of the Mental Health Services Act
• Knowledge in psychiatric diagnoses, treatment, and medications
• Knowledge of Ministry of Social Services policies, procedures, and regulations
• Ability to conduct assessments/prioritize client needs/develop treatment plans 
• Knowledge of Mental Health Approved Home Policy & Regulations

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS
• Biggar is located approximately 93 km west of Saskatoon
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• For more information on the town of Biggar please visit