Nurse A - Registered Nurse Registered Psych Nurse

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)

Other Education and Training

• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
• Nursing diploma is acceptable
• Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable
• Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

• Competency in psychiatric nursing assessments, care planning & treatment
• Knowledge of the the Provincial Mental Health Services Act and Regulations
• Ability to keep effective work relationships with clients of diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions
• Knowledge of commonly used psychotropic medications
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.

Other Information

• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS
• For more information on the city of Weyburn please visit https://weyburn.ca/
• No guaranteed hours