Community Mental Health Nurse

Job Description

Job title: Community Mental Health Nurse

Company: Government of Yukon

Job description: This postingThis posting will be used to fill 1 permanent full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly. It will establish a 12 month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.This job serves the communities of , , , and in the beautiful .Our teamMental Wellness and Substance Use (MWSU) Community Hubs provide a wide range of mental wellness assessment, treatment and support services in all Yukon communities outside of Whitehorse. Teams are made up of Child and Youth Clinical Counsellors, Community Counsellors, Clinical Counsellors, Mental Health Support Workers, and Mental Health Nurses who provide individual and group counselling, outreach services, harm reduction support, workshops, and community support. Our dynamic, creative, and strength-based team prioritizes collaboration with First Nation governments and community partners in our clinical work, to provide responsive wrap around mental wellness services to Yukoners in rural communities.Your roleThis position offers an incredible opportunity to enhance mental wellness services to the rural and remote communities served by MWSU Hubs. As a Mental Health Nurse in the Community Hub, you will play a pivotal role in supporting individuals navigating serious and persistent mental health concerns, including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other psychosis-related conditions. Reporting directly to the Clinical Supervisor, Community (Northern Hub), you will play a crucial role in conducting client assessments, designing personalized treatment plans, coordinating comprehensive care, linking to speciality services and managing cases for clients with serious and persistent mental health concerns. Your expertise in performing detailed mental status assessments, particularly with clients experiencing psychotic symptoms, will be pivotal in providing compassionate, effective support and interventions. As part of our interdisciplinary team, you will collaborate closely with counsellors, social workers, support workers, psychiatrists, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers to deliver holistic care and address the diverse needs of the clients that we work with.This position offers an enriching opportunity to directly impact the well-being of the clients that we work with by ensuring they receive tailored care and unwavering support. If you are passionate about mental health advocacy and thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment, we invite you to apply and join us in fostering mental wellness excellence within our community.

• For more information on this job, please contact Sara Galbraith, Clinical Supervisor, at 867-332-5449 or
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Jaime Strachan, HR Consultant at 867-332-5768 or

Your benefitsIn addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

• New position may also be eligible for a signing bonus up to $7500.

Your career, your home, your lifestyleWe are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.Check out:Important application and job requirementsEssential qualificationsPlease submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Eligible for Registered Nurse registration with a Canadian registered nursing regulatory authority or a Registered Psychiatric Nurse licencing with PLRA
• Experience in providing assessment, nursing intervention, and support services to clients with a range of serious and persistent mental health concerns (i.e., schizophrenia, bipolar, depression, anxiety, substance use concerns, interpersonal conflicts, etc.).
• Experience providing psychoeducation to clients, families and support staff:
• Experience with case management is considered an asset;
• Experience working with rural, remote, and/or Northern First Nations, Metis, or Inuit communities is considered an asset;

It may be helpful for you to reviewDesired knowledge, skills and suitabilityIf selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

• Ability to provide trauma informed and person-centred care
• Self-awareness, as it pertains to bias and impact on others;
• Strong knowledge and experience in nursing best practices and standards; ability to provide direction and deliver service in a competent, safe and ethical manner;
• Ability to plan, organize and manage a diverse case load;
• Excellent oral and written clinical communication;
• Excellent ability to initiate relationships with clients, their families and other health professionals;
• Ability to provide clear information and direction to various stakeholders regarding clients with serious mental health illnesses;
• Enthusiastic, highly motivated and able to produce effective results;
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills;
• Ability to take a broad-based, strategic approach to planning;
• Ability to work autonomously and also within a multi-disciplinary team; and,
• Commitment to excellent client service and innovation.

It may be helpful for you to reviewConditions of employmentYou must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.

• TB Screening;
• Vulnerable Sector Security Clearance;
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent;
• Verification of Degree(s);
• Current Yukon Registered Nurses Association registration OR Professional Licencing, Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN) through Department of Community Services
• WHMIS 2015 (within one month of hire)

Job requirementsThis job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

• Exposure to clients who engage in unpredictable behaviour and may pose a risk to themselves or others.
• You may be required to travel up to 10% of the time to rural communities in Yukon.
• This position requires reaching, stooping, bending, carrying, sitting, and walking (awkward postures within these positions may also occur);
• You may be required to support client transfers and repositioning (partial body weight of 100-250lbs);

Location: Carmacks, YT

Job date: Fri, 06 Sep 2024 04:55:31 GMT