Mental Health Resource Nurse - Nurse III

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• This position covers Swan River PCH, Swan Valley Lodge, and Benito PCH
• Baccalaureate Degree in Psychiatric Nursing
• Eligible for and maintains licensure to practice as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in the province of Manitoba
• Bachelor of Nursing with additional formal Mental Health Education
• Eligible for and maintains licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the province of Manitoba
• Three (3) years within the past five (5) years of relevant clinical experience in mental health
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Training as delineated in Prairie Mountain Health Policy R.ADM.CT.065 Basic Life Support (BLS) Training
• Successful completion of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
• Successful completion of Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License, and access to personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
• Demonstrated knowledge of geriatric psychiatric diagnosis and corresponding psychopharmacological treatment
• Demonstrated knowledge of responsive behaviours and treatment planning
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Co-Occurring Disorders (COD) and treatment planning
• Demonstrated knowledge of geriatric medical diagnosis and corresponding pharmacological treatment
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Vulnerable Persons Act, Child and Family Services Act, and Protection for Persons in Care Act
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Knowledge, competence and ability to demonstrate clinical nursing skills and concepts in accordance with approved nursing standards
• Ability to make effective decisions regarding nursing care
• Demonstrated effective problem solving, organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and clients

• This position covers Swan River PCH, Swan Valley Lodge, and Benito PCH
• Baccalaureate Degree in Psychiatric Nursing
• Eligible for and maintains licensure to practice as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in the province of Manitoba
• Bachelor of Nursing with additional formal Mental Health Education
• Eligible for and maintains licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the province of Manitoba
• Three (3) years within the past five (5) years of relevant clinical experience in mental health
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Training as delineated in Prairie Mountain Health Policy R.ADM.CT.065 Basic Life Support (BLS) Training
• Successful completion of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
• Successful completion of Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License, and access to personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
• Demonstrated knowledge of geriatric psychiatric diagnosis and corresponding psychopharmacological treatment
• Demonstrated knowledge of responsive behaviours and treatment planning
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Co-Occurring Disorders (COD) and treatment planning
• Demonstrated knowledge of geriatric medical diagnosis and corresponding pharmacological treatment
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Vulnerable Persons Act, Child and Family Services Act, and Protection for Persons in Care Act
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Knowledge, competence and ability to demonstrate clinical nursing skills and concepts in accordance with approved nursing standards
• Ability to make effective decisions regarding nursing care
• Demonstrated effective problem solving, organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and clients

The Mental Health Resource Nurse (MHRN) functions as a member of the Seniors Mental Health regional team as well as the interdisciplinary team within their assigned transitional care, acute care, and long term care facilities. The MHRN provides leadership and expert mental health consultation in the provision of recovery focused patient/family centered care and acts as a resource for navigation of the Mental Health (MH) system.

The Mental Health Resource Nurse’s service priority area is serving clients who are experiencing psychosocial crisis, mental illness or behavioral health concerns, and/ or co-occurring disorders in long term care. The MHRN provides bio psycho social education and support to staff in building mental health literacy and enhancing…