Nurse A - Registered Nurse Registered Psych Nurse
Employer not yet confirmed · Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Position #: 147615
Expected Start Date: November 08, 2026
Union: SUN
Facility: Irene & Les Dube Centre for Mental Health
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Mental Health and Addiction Services Combined Nursing Unit - Dube Centre
Type: Part-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: November 08, 2027
FTE: 0.63
Shift Information: Days, Nights, Weekends
Number of Hours per Rotation: 8 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 A $38.580 to $50.070
Travel Required: No
Job Description: The Registered Psychiatric Nurse/Registered Nurse (RPN/RN) is responsible for promoting the Mission, Vision and Values of the Saskatchewan Health Authority through provision of safe quality nursing care to clients. The RPN/RN is responsible to the Manager of their designated area. The RPN/RN should have foundational knowledge of a holistic model of care that guides the work of a mental health nurse. The RPN/RN should be proficient in de-escalation strategies, conflict resolution, and the ethical and trauma informed responsibilities required to serve a vulnerable population ranging from youth to geriatric patients. The RPN/RN should be comfortable with client advocacy while working with an interdisciplinary team. The RPN/RN should be flexible in the assigned environment and patient assignment throughout the acute in-patient facility.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Multi-Cost:
- Yes
Education
- Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing or Nursing
Other Education and Training
- Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
- Professional Assault Response Training (PART)
Other Information
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
- Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS
- Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized