Nurse B - Community Mental Health Nurse

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)

Licenses

• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Other Education and Training

• Workplace Assessment & Violence Education (WAVE)
• Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
• Nursing diploma is acceptable
• Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable

Competencies

• Basic - Computer skills
• Basic - Public relations skills
• Basic - Organizational skills
• Intermediate - Communication skills
• Intermediate - Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to design, initiate and conduct in service training for others.
• Knowledge and practical application of the Mental Health Services Act
• Knowledge of Mental Health Approved Home Policy & Regulations
• Ability to conduct assessments/prioritize client needs/develop treatment plans
• Knowledge in psychiatric diagnoses, treatment, and medications
• Knowledge of the Child and Family Service's Act
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of Ministry of Social Services policies, procedures, and regulations

Other Information

• For more information on the town of Biggar please visit https://townofbiggar.com/
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS
• Biggar is located approximately 93 km west of Saskatoon
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)