Nurse A - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse

Position #: 9009574

Expected Start Date: December 07, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Swift Current Community Services

City/Town: Swift Current

Department: Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs - Centralized Intake

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

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
• Nursing diploma is acceptable
• Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

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