Nurse B - Community Mental Health Nurse
About The Position
Provides intensive case management to individuals with chronic and persistent mental illness. These services are provided within an individual and/or group context. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The SHA is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. The organization is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce and works in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.
Requirements
- 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
- Ability to prioritize work
- Knowledge in change management
- Knowledge of assessment, triage, treatment and case management.
- Knowledge of Health Information Protection Act and other legislation.
- Knowledge in community psychiatric nursing practice
- Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act
- Knowledge in various intervention strategies for individuals and groups
- Knowledge in normal child and adolescent development and psychopathology
- Knowledge of community resources including treatment programs & support agencies
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to enter and retrieve data in computer database systems
- Ability to design, initiate and conduct training for other professionals
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)
- Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
- Nursing diploma is acceptable
- Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable
- Organizational skills
- Leadership skills
- Problem solving skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
- Ability to travel when required
Responsibilities
- Provides intensive case management to individuals with chronic and persistent mental illness.
- Services are provided within an individual and/or group context.
- Ability to manage a complex caseload with multiple demands.
- Formulate evidence based intervention.
- Ability to document in a concise and timely manner.
- Provide public education regarding child and adolescent mental health concerns.
- Ability to identify, implement and evaluate areas of client difficulty.
Benefits
- Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
