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Description

Employer Job Number: GO-00757133
Facility: COMMUNITY/PUBLIC HEALTH EAST
Job Description: The Community Mental Health Nurse, as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team, is accountable for the provision of screening, assessment, referral, case management and treatment of individuals with serious and persistent mental illness, and persons who may be at risk of developing disability due to mental illness. The Community Mental Health Nurse (CMHN) is accountable for the provision of education aimed at prevention and early intervention services to reduce incidence and disability due to mental illness.


Experience
EDUCATION:
Degree or diploma in nursing. Registration with RPNAS or SRNA.

EXPERIENCE:
Significant nursing experience in a psychiatric setting (preferably 5-10 years).

OTHER:
Ability to travel as required by the position (valid Saskatchewan Driver's licence). Knowledge of client assessment and interview techniques relevant to client global functioning. Effective communication skills. Basic computer skills.

Shifts (days, evenings, nights) including actual hours, date of commencement and temporary end dates are for informational purpose only and may be subject to change.  

The successful applicant(s) must provide a satisfactory and valid Criminal Record Check (which may include a Vulnerable Sector query) before an Offer of Employment can be made.  The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA. A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care to vulnerable persons. Internal candidates may be required to provide a CRC and/or VSC during the recruitment and selection process. We work together to improve our health and well-bein
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