Position #: 147467

Expected Start Date: August 23, 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: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: May 01, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: Per 4 weeks:

• 1 shifts of 8 hours

• 12 shifts of 11.78 hours

• 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 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

  • Nursing diploma is acceptable

  • Professional Assault Response Training (PART)

  • Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable

  • Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

  • Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable Other Information

  • 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

  • Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

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.

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position.  By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search. 

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Please note:  Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.