Nurse B - Registered Nurse

HealthCareersInSask.ca • North Battleford, SK

1d • CA$42 - CA$52 • Onsite

About The Position

Competent clinical practitioner assisting individuals, groups and families with health-care needs ranging from uncomplicated to complex and rapidly changing status. Demonstrates a caring approach which reflects and incorporates expertise.

Requirements

• 2 yrs exp in Acute Psych or Comm. Mental Health nursing or a combo of the two.
• Exp in the last 5 years in psychiatric assessment & intervention required.
• Exp in the last 5 yrs with acute and chronic psychiatric disorders.
• Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN) is acceptable.
• Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable.
• Nursing diploma is acceptable.
• Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable.
• Basic CPR, ASSIST preferred.
• Advanced - Planning skills.
• Advanced - Assessment skills.
• Advanced - Organizational skills.
• Advanced - Interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of human growth, development and human behavior.
• Knowledge in mental health and mental illness across life cycle.
• Knowledge in mental health/illness in various settings (acute and community).
• Knowledge in applicable health promotion and health prevention initiatives.
• Knowledge in mental health assessment systems.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions.
• Knowledge of psychopathology and the family life cycle and systems theory.
• Knowledge of local human service organizations, resources & referral procedures.
• Knowledge in mental health/mental illness impact on client, family and community.
• Knowledge in client psychosocial living needs and interventions.
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS).
• Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS.
• 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

• ASSIST preferred

Responsibilities

• Assisting individuals, groups and families with health-care needs ranging from uncomplicated to complex and rapidly changing status.
• Demonstrating a caring approach which reflects and incorporates expertise.
• Developing, evaluating and modifying programming provided to clients.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships/partnerships.
• Working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

Benefits

• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level