Position #: 102656

Expected Start Date: October 05, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: MHAS Community Recovery Adult Services

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Mental Health Home Health

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: April 05, 2028

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: shifts of 224 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: As a member of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the

Community Mental Health Nurse is an integral member of the multidisciplinary team providing intensive case management to individuals with chronic and persistent mental illness. These services are provided within an individual and group context. Responsibilities include intensive case management, medication management, crisis intervention, counselling, goal planning, consultation to community agencies, group/community education, student mentoring, documentation, client/family and public education, advocacy, and mental health promotion.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 3 yrs exp in a MH setting working with clients with acute/chronic mental illness
• 3 years experience in a community or acute mental health setting

Education

• Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)

Licenses

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
• Professional Assault Response Training (PART)
• Nursing diploma is acceptable
• Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable
• Workplace Assessment & Violence Education (WAVE)
• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Competencies

• Basic - Computer skills
• Advanced - Communication skills
• Advanced - Organizational skills
• Advanced - Change management skills
• Advanced - Facilitation skills
• Advanced - Interpersonal skills
• Basic - Presentation skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work and communicate in a cross cultural setting
• Ability to be flexible and willing to change
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge in developing policies, procedures and standards

Other Information

• Provincial posting open to SUN members – SUN/SAHO CBA Articles 27.02 and 27.05
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a vehicle available for work.
• 1st preference given to staff of fSaskatoon HR employees and its affiliates
• Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Travel within the region and provincially
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

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 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.