Nurse A - Registered Nurse Registered Psych Nurse

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

• Advanced - Interpersonal skills
• Basic - Facilitation skills
• Basic - Mediation skills
• Advanced - Assessment skills
• Basic - Computer skills
• Basic - Decision making skills
• Advanced - Organizational skills
• Basic - Counseling skills
• Basic - Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of the the Provincial Mental Health Services Act and Regulations
• Ability to be flexible and willing to change
• Knowledge of commonly used psychotropic medications
• Ability to keep effective work relationships with clients of diverse backgrounds
• Competency in psychiatric nursing assessments, care planning & treatment

Other Information

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