Nurse A

2 weeks ago

Swift Current, Canada HealthCareersInSask Full time $39 - $50

Position #: 084840

Expected Start Date: November 10, 2025

Union: SUN

Facility: Swift Current Community Services

City/Town: Swift Current

Department: Mental Health Community Case Management

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: March 07, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse A $38.580 to $50.070

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Under the direction of the Outpatient Services Manager and working within an interdisciplinary mental health and addiction team, the Community Mental Health Nurse will provide a range of intake assessment, intervention, navigation services and clinical services to all ages with mental health and addiction issues and support to their families. The incumbent will also serve as an important link between Intermediate Care Services and the services provided by the Primary Health Care System and community.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

  • Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

  • Intermediate - Verbal communication skills
  • Basic - Interpersonal skills
  • Intermediate - Written Communication Skills
  • Basic - Problem solving skills
  • Basic - Conflict resolution skills
  • Basic - Leadership skills
  • Basic - Computer skills
  • Basic - Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Ability to work with a variety of individuals presenting with complex issues
  • Knowledge in change management
  • Knowledge in community psychiatric nursing practice
  • Knowledge of Health Information Protection Act and other legislation.
  • Ability to provide public/educational presentations
  • Knowledge of medication management.
  • Ability to formulate evidence based intervention.  
  • Knowledge of psychiatric nursing clinical standards of practice
  • Ability to design, initiate and conduct training for other professionals
  • Ability to enter and retrieve data in computer database systems
  • Ability to document in a concise and timely manner
  • Knowledge of community resources including treatment programs & support agencies
  • Ability to meet multiple demands, manage complex clinical issues and workload.  
  • Ability to work flexible hours
  • Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions 
  • Knowledge and practical application of the Mental Health Services Act
  • Identify, implement and evaluate client difficulty areas
  • Competency in psychiatric nursing assessments, care planning & treatment
  • Knowledge in various intervention strategies for individuals and groups
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Other Information

  • Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
  • For more information on the city of Swift Current please visit
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and have a vehicle available for work.
  • Registered/eligible with the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of SK
  • May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives