Nurse A - Registered Nurse Registered Psych Nurse

Position #: 202416
Expected Start Date: October 04, 2026
Union: SUN
Facility: Irene & Les Dube Centre for Mental Health
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Mental Health & Addiction Serv Combined Nursing Unit Child & Youth - Dube
Type: Part-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: October 04, 2027
FTE: 0.47
Shift Information: Days, Nights, Weekends
Number of Hours per Rotation: 18 shifts of 11.78 hours per 12 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse A $38.580 to $50.070
Travel Required: No
Job Description: The Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) is responsible for promoting the Mission, Vision and Values of the Saskatchewan Health Authority through provision of safe quality nursing care to clients. The RN/RPN is responsible to the Manager of their designated area. The RN/RPN should have foundational knowledge of a holistic model of care that guides the work of a mental health nurse. The RN/RPN 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 RN/RPN should be comfortable with client advocacy while working with an interdisciplinary team. The RN/RPN 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 of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)

Other Education and Training

• Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
• Nursing diploma is acceptable
• Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable
• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
• Professional Assault Response Training (PART)

Knowledge and Abilities

• Desirable to possess a knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques

Other Information

• 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/
• Knowledge is obtained through previous experience in acute psychiatric nursing
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized

About Us

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.