Job Order Detail

Description

Position #: 158910

Expected Start Date: January 19, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Biggar & District Health Centre

City/Town: Biggar

Department: Mental Health Community Clinics & Programs

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: January 01, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 224 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: As a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, the CMHN is accountable for the provision of screening, assessment, referral, case management, and treatment of individuals with serious and persistent mental illness. This includes persons who may be at risk of developing disability due to mental illness. The CMHN is accountable for the provision of education aimed at prevention and early intervention services to reduce incidence and disability due to mental illness.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education
- Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)
Licenses
- Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
Other Education and Training
- Nursing diploma is acceptable
- Workplace Assessment & Violence Education (WAVE)
- Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable
- Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
Competencies
- Basic - Public relations skills
- Intermediate - Communication skills
- Basic - Organizational skills
- Basic - Computer skills
- Intermediate - Interpersonal skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledge and practical application of the Mental Health Services Act
- Knowledge of the Child and Family Service's Act
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge in psychiatric diagnoses, treatment, and medications
- Knowledge of Ministry of Social Services policies, procedures, and regulations
- Ability to conduct assessments/prioritize client needs/devel...
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