Nurse A - Registered Nurse Registered Psych Nurse

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)

Other Education and Training

• Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
• Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable
• Nursing diploma is acceptable

Competencies

• Basic - Counseling skills
• Advanced - Organizational skills
• Advanced - Interpersonal skills
• Basic - Mediation skills
• Advanced - Assessment skills
• Basic - Facilitation skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of commonly used psychotropic medications
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions
• Competency in psychiatric nursing assessments, care planning & treatment
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• For more information on the city of North Battleford please visit https://www.cityofnb.ca/
• Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized