ikweskicik iskwewak Registered Psych Nurse

Position summary

Responsibilities

• Assess Relative’s mental states ensuring there is no risk of self-injury or injury to others
• Encourage Relatives to be open to discussing issues that are occurring
• Collect information about Relatives through interviews, observations, tests, and/or available medical records
• Observe Relatives to detect indications of abnormal physical or mental behaviors'
• Select and administer various tests, such as psychological tests, to identify behavioral or personality changes or inconsistencies
• Provide Addiction Assessment and Counselling
• Assist with interventions for case planning in the event of a relapse and provide options for detox/treatment
• Review results of tests to evaluate Relative’s needs
• Plan and administer therapeutic treatment to Relatives which includes providing individual and group therapy as needed
• Change methods and degree of therapy when indicated by Relative’s reactions
• Monitor Relative’s treatment progress and keep track of their mental status
• Aid Relatives’ in maintaining mental health stability
• Refer Relatives to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling
• Develop annual comprehensive mental health assessment for Relative’s under the direct care
• Provide crisis intervention consultation to all members of the team
• May conduct research in treatment and test validation
• May develop evaluative studies of therapy and therapy outcome
• Document medical records according to requirements of regulatory agencies
• Maintain written records of all Relative interactions
• Complete annual training required for positions such as crisis intervention training
• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to Relatives and treatment plans at all times
• Act as a patient advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations
• Perform other related duties as defined and assigned by the reporting Director or designate on an as and when required basis.

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing Basic Life Support (BLS), Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan (RPNAS);
• Minimum 3 years of mental health work experience required;
• Must be Registered and in good standing with their designated regulatory body;
• Strong psychosocial assessment skills;
• Experience working within a governance structure in a community development capacity with First Nations; familiarity with First Nations culture, and history is considered an asset.

Knowledge, skills, and/Or abilities

• Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and Provincial Court process;
• Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture, and both historical and contemporary; Indigenous issues, with the emphasis being on the impacts of trauma, family violence, child welfare, and community outreach;
• Excellent communication skills when interacting with professionals or patients;
• Excellent time management and prioritizing skills;
• Ability to analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations;
• Writing skills for reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals required
• Effective presentation skills and ability to respond to questions from groups of managers, patients, and the general public;
• Ability to define problems, gather data, organize facts, and make valid conclusions;
• High level of sound and independent judgment, reasoning, and discretion;
• Analytical, decision making, and the ability to recognize challenges, identify causes, and provide solutions;
• Able to work independently, submit accurate documentation, and seek guidance when needed;
• Keep sensitive information confidential and adheres to STC’s policies.

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