Winnipeg Regional Health Authority·Winnipeg, Manitoba
The Registered Psychiatric Nurse provides professional nursing services for patients with complex and unpredictable health needs. They are responsible for administering treatments, leading the healthcare team, and coordinating patient care and discharge processes.
Requisition ID: 409153
Position Number: 20083725
Posting End Date: August 25, 2026
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Health Sciences Centre
Department / Unit: PY3North
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MNU
Anticipated Start Date: 10/17/2026
1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends;Standby coverage as required
Work Arrangement: In Person
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.
Pensionable Salary Enhancement - Nurses in eligible classifications may be eligible to earn an additional $5.95/hour when working full-time hours within a prescribed six-month reporting period. (Effective April 1, 2025 – March 31st 2027.)
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.
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.
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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 hold a degree or diploma from an approved Registered Psychiatric or Registered Nursing program and maintain active registration with the CRPNM or CRNM. Recent mental health experience is preferred, and applicants must be able to perform moderate to heavy physical effort.
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.