Registered Psychiatric Nurse (N2)

Requisition ID: 336505

Position Number: 20083706

Posting End Date: Open Until filled

City: Winnipeg

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Work Location: Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: PY2 Psychealth GTU

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU-SHEO

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - 03/31/2024

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 0.40

Anticipated Shift: Nights

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centred 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 - Patient Care, 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 experience preferred.

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 policy .

Qualifications And Skills

Knowledge of:

• Ability to delegate care appropriately and monitor outcomes of delegated care.
• Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient or group of patients.
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Principles of delegation.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Aboriginal language and/or knowledge in Aboriginal customs, traditions and values.
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
• 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrated critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
• College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses/Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Psychiatric/Registered Nurses.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Nursing care knowledge related to clinical area.
• Ability to perform independently and as a member of the healthcare team.
• Knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.

Physical Requirements

• Good physical and mental health.
• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

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.