Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Location
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Salary
CA$55 - CA$55 / HOUR
Provide comprehensive case management and medical coordination for individuals with severe and enduring mental illness within a community PACT team. Responsibilities include administering medications, providing crisis on-call services, and coordinating rehabilitation supports.
Requires a nursing degree and registration with the College of Nurses of Manitoba and the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba. A minimum of four years of related community experience working with serious psychiatric illness is required.
Unit: Mental Health and Addictions Job Stream: Clinical Union: MNU
ASAP FTE: Casual Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends Work Arrangement: In Person Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 Annual Base Hours: 2015 Salary: $44.621, $46.124, $47.697, $49.229, $50.651, $52.202, $53.805, $54.881 Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations. Position Overview PACT is an existing program operating as a part of the Shared Health organization that provides wrap- around interdisciplinary services and supports to individuals who have symptoms of a severe and enduring mental illness. The community PACT teams work with individuals who have a severe mental illness and may have been in hospital for extended periods of time, have a high use of emergency services, use a number of services and require regular supports to assist in community living. Individuals do require a diagnosis of primary psychotic disorder (Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective, Bipolar I), but may also have co-existing medical conditions, addictions, or be involved with the criminal justice system.
The model is an assertive community treatment approach and allows for a coordinated care approach within the interdisciplinary team.
case management services in the community. serving as a liaison point for program participants linking community partners. including families and natural supports as indicated in care plans.
The PACT team would allow for intensive services and supports for individuals with severe mental illness and may have a number of functional and adaptive needs. The PACT team will provide 24-hour wrap around supports provided by an interdisciplinary team which includes after hours on call support.
Under the general supervision of the PACT Team Leader the nurse responsible for providing case management services and supports to individuals involved with the PACT team. They are also responsible for coordinating medical services and medication management for Individuals receiving PACT services.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) Nursing degree required. BScMH, Bsc.PN, BN, RPN, RN.
Certification/Licensure/Registration Registered with the College of Nurses of Manitoba. Registered with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba.
and Skills Knowledge of: Relevant legislated acts including but not limited to Personal Health Information Act, Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions). Regional/site/unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines relating to clinical care. Working with individuals from diverse cultural, social, and ethnic backgrounds. Working knowledge of treatment, rehabilitation and support in mental health. Skills in assessing, planning, development and coordination of support services. Working knowledge and experience in working with people experiencing addictions. Subject to a criminal record check.
Physical Requirements Valid driver’s license and vehicle required.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Manitoba often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed professionals who can support adults with complex needs in clinical, community, and outreach settings. Competition is usually strongest for candidates who already hold an active license, ASIST certification, and supervised counselling experience, since those credentials can narrow the applicant pool. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm fit, then tailor your application to highlight adult counselling experience and current credentials.
Salary benchmark
$87,014 avg / yr
Typical range: $59,082–$109,683 based on 84 active listings in Manitoba
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