Position #: 087813

Expected Start Date: August 07, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Weyburn Community Health Services Building

City/Town: Weyburn

Department: Mental Health General Nursing Unit

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: March 06, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: 149.36 hours per 4 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Extended Shift Hours (11.78)

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse A $38.580 to $50.070

Travel Required: No

Job Description: The Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) is

accountable for promoting high quality care through assessing, planning, implementing, documenting and evaluating the total care needs of our patients/residents/clients (P/R/Cs). The RN/RPN is required to coordinate with all the departments within the facility, families and professionals associated with P/R/Cs care. The RN/RPN must promote effective communication in the facility through care given and reporting mechanisms. The RN/RPN is expected to participate in staff meetings and educational opportunities to maintain their own professional competence.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• For more information on the city of Weyburn please visit https://weyburn.ca/

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof

of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position.  By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being

interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search. 

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We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.

We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.

We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note:  Only applications that include all required documentation will be

considered.