Winnipeg Regional Health Authority·Winnipeg, Manitoba
The Registered Psychiatric Nurse/Registered Nurse provides professional nursing services for patients with complex health needs, including treatment administration and care coordination. They also serve in a leadership role within the healthcare team to facilitate patient care and discharge planning.
PY3North Job Stream: Clinical Union: MNU Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - Indefinite Reason for Term: Other Leave FTE: 0.40 Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends Work Arrangement: In Person Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 Annual Base Hours: 2015 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 Under the general supervision of the Manager Health Services, the RPN/RN is responsible for providing professional nursing services for patients, including those with complex and unpredictable health needs. These services include independent nursing services, administration of intervention and treatments, a leadership role within the healthcare team, and facilitating coordination of patient care and discharge. Demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit.Experience
RPN/RN- Recent, related mental health nursing experience required. Satisfactory employment record required. Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
Graduate of an approved Registered Psychiatric Nursing program or approved Registered Nursing program required. Certification/Licensure/Registration
Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of active registration with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba (CRPNM) or the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM). Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the applicable Employer policy. Qualifications and Skills
College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses/Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Psychiatric/Registered Nurses.
College of Registered Psychiatric/Registered Nurses of Manitoba Code of Ethics for Registered Psychiatric/Registered Nurses.
Scope of practice as documented in the Registered Psychiatric/Registered Nurses Act.
Knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
Nursing care knowledge related to clinical area.
Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts.
Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.
Principles of delegation.
Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Aboriginal language and/or knowledge in Aboriginal customs, traditions and values.
Demonstrated critical thinking/problem solving skills.
Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient or group of patients.
Ability to delegate care appropriately and monitor outcomes of delegated care.
Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
Ability to perform independently and as a member of the healthcare team.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
Physical Requirements
Moderate to heavy physical effort required.
This Indefinite term may expire subject to twenty-four (24) hours of notice of the current incumbent returning to their position.
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This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.
A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.
We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.
Candidates must be graduates of an approved Registered Psychiatric Nursing or Registered Nursing program and maintain active registration with the CRPNM or CRNM. Recent related mental health nursing experience is required, along with the ability to pass criminal and abuse registry checks.
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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.