Nurse A - Registered Nurse Registered Psych Nurse
About The Position
Reporting to the Manager of Mental Health and Addictions, the incumbent will provide specialized psychiatric nursing care, including all aspects of the nursing process to patients experiencing a broad range of psychiatric, social and medical problems. In addition, provides staff supervision and assumes periodic charge nurse responsibilities. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.
Requirements
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS
- Advanced - Interpersonal skills
- Advanced - Organizational skills
- Advanced - Assessment skills
- Knowledge of the the Provincial Mental Health Services Act and Regulations
- Competency in psychiatric nursing assessments, care planning & treatment
- The ability to demonstrate excellent working knowledge of psychiatric conditions
- Knowledge of commonly used psychotropic medications
- Ability to be flexible and willing to change
- Must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position.
- Must bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)
- Psychiatric Nursing diploma
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Nursing diploma
- Basic - Mediation skills
- Basic - Counseling skills
- Basic - Facilitation skills
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
Responsibilities
- Provide specialized psychiatric nursing care, including all aspects of the nursing process to patients experiencing a broad range of psychiatric, social and medical problems.
- Provides staff supervision.
- Assumes periodic charge nurse responsibilities.
Benefits
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
