Job Order Detail

Description

Position #: 200610

Expected Start Date: May 03, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Jim Pattison Children's Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Emergency Mental Health Service - Peds

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: May 01, 2027

FTE: 0.32

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: 4 shifts of 11.78 hours per 4 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Extended Shift Hours (11.78)

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

Travel Required: No

Job Description: The Psychiatric Liaison Nurse, (PLN) exercises independence in the provision of individualized assessment & care to patients in the ER with mental health &/or substance misuse challenges. The PLN works closely with the physicians, psychiatrists, Community MHAS & other Health Authority & community stakeholders, to develop & deliver high quality services for persons presenting to Emergency with mental health & addiction concerns. The incumbent provides patient & family education/support while the patient is in the emergency department & acts as a role model/clinical resource for management of psychiatric, intoxicated & aggressive patients. The PLN will be responsible for caregiver policy & procedures development. The incumbent is responsible to lead others through the development of a long-term vision for this position. This involves the research, development, coordination & evaluation of an integrated program. This PLN is expected to work as a part of the emergency service team.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience
- Three years full-time experience in Acute Psychiatric or Community MH Nursing
Education
- Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)
Other Education and Training
- Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable
- Nursing diploma is acceptable
- Basic CPR, ASSIST preferred
- Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
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