Nurse B - Community Mental Health Nurse
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 2 years recent nursing exp. in community mental health, homecare, ER environment
- Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing (BScPN)
- Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS
Nice To Haves
- Experience in case management is an asset
- Experience in mental health & addictions is an asset
- Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
- Nursing diploma is acceptable
- Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable
- Time management skills
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- 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
- Ability to travel when required
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
Responsibilities
- 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
- Provide various forms of psychotherapy, including individual, family and group therapy
- Provide health promotion, education and early intervention/prevention to the communities they work in
- Work in an integrated manner with other mental health and addiction programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
