ikweskicik iskwewak Registered Psych Nurse

Saskatoon Tribal Council Inc•Saskatoon, SK

16d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Saskatoon Tribal Council Mental Health Unit, the Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) will promote optimum mental and emotional health from a trauma-informed approach for the īkwēskīcik iskwēwak Program participants. This position will work in an 18-unit transitional apartment setting with Relatives who have recently been released from a correctional facility or are on Probation. The RPN will provide individuals and groups with counseling/therapy for a wide range of psychological and/or emotional problems such as mental disorders, abuse, substance abuse, and family situations. The incumbent uses evaluation techniques to develop and implement therapeutic treatment plans as part of the case planning process. The RPN works alongside īkwēskīcik iskwēwak program staff and other medical professionals such as medical doctors and specialists to develop treatment plans for the female Relatives. This is a term position ending August 31, 2026, which may be extended subject to funding.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan (RPNAS)
Minimum 3 years of mental health work experience required
Must be Registered and in good standing with their designated regulatory body
Strong psychosocial assessment skills
Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and Provincial Court process
Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture, and both historical and contemporary; Indigenous issues, with the emphasis being on the impacts of trauma, family violence, child welfare, and community outreach
Excellent communication skills when interacting with professionals or patients
Excellent time management and prioritizing skills
Ability to analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
Writing skills for reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals required
Effective presentation skills and ability to respond to questions from groups of managers, patients, and the general public
Ability to define problems, gather data, organize facts, and make valid conclusions
High level of sound and independent judgment, reasoning, and discretion
Analytical, decision making, and the ability to recognize challenges, identify causes, and provide solutions
Able to work independently, submit accurate documentation, and seek guidance when needed
Keep sensitive information confidential and adheres to STC’s policies
Must possess a valid Saskatchewan driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and meet STC's insurance requirement.
Must provide a current, original Canadian Criminal Record Check (CPIC) as a condition of employment
Must be willing to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends, and to perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within a governance structure in a community development capacity with First Nations
Familiarity with First Nations culture, and history is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Assess Relative’s mental states ensuring there is no risk of self-injury or injury to others
Encourage Relatives to be open to discussing issues that are occurring
Collect information about Relatives through interviews, observations, tests, and/or available medical records
Observe Relatives to detect indications of abnormal physical or mental behaviors
Select and administer various tests, such as psychological tests, to identify behavioral or personality changes or inconsistencies
Provide Addiction Assessment and Counselling
Assist with interventions for case planning in the event of a relapse and provide options for detox/treatment
Review results of tests to evaluate Relative’s needs
Plan and administer therapeutic treatment to Relatives which includes providing individual and group therapy as needed
Change methods and degree of therapy when indicated by Relative’s reactions
Monitor Relative’s treatment progress and keep track of their mental status
Aid Relatives’ in maintaining mental health stability
Refer Relatives to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling
Develop annual comprehensive mental health assessment for Relative’s under the direct care
Provide crisis intervention consultation to all members of the team
May conduct research in treatment and test validation
May develop evaluative studies of therapy and therapy outcome
Document medical records according to requirements of regulatory agencies
Maintain written records of all Relative interactions
Complete annual training required for positions such as crisis intervention training
Maintain confidentiality of records relating to Relatives and treatment plans at all times
Act as a patient advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations
Perform other related duties as defined and assigned by the reporting Director or designate on an as and when required basis.