Nurse B - Community Mental Health Nurse

Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience

• 2 years of recent RN/RPN experience in acute psychiatric or community psychiatry

Education

• Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

• Computer skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Written Communication Skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrates flexibility by adjusting workload to accommodate client needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act/related legislation
• Ability to learn new skills
• Uses critical analysis, reflective practice and assessment.
• Knowledge in the area of management of complex clients and psychogeriatrics
• Sound clinical judgement skills.
• Ability to implement a specialized therapeutic program and consultative services
• Demonstrated working knowledge in the area of psychosocial rehabilitation
• Knowledge of Community Mental Health Nursing and Rehab standards demonstrated
• Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
• Ability to prioritize and be flexible
• Demonstrated working knowledge in the area of psychopharmacology
• Ability to refer to, network, and work cooperatively with community agencies
• Proven ability to cope well with sustained work related emotional pressure
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to exercise independent nursing judgement
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives