Registered Psychiatric Nurse; N2 - Geri Mental Health

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Health Services, the RN/RPN 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.

Relevant du Gestionnaire, Services de santé, auxiliaire autorisé(e)/ l’infirmier(ère) psychiatrique/ offre des services infirmiers professionnels à des patients, y compris ceux qui ont des besoins de santé complexes et imprévisibles. Ces services comprennent des services infirmiers indépendants, l’administration d'intervention et traitements , la collaboration et l’interaction avec l’équipe de soins de santé, et la participation à la coordination des soins et du congé des patients.

Démontrant son engagement à respecter la mission, la vision, les valeurs et les objectifs de la région/de l’établissement/de l’unité.

• RPN or;
• RN - Two years of recent, related mental health experience or an RN who has recently completed a senior practicum in mental health or an RN with a Canadian Nursing Association certificate in Mental Health required.

• Infirmier(ère) psychiatrique autorisé(e) ou;
• Infirmier(ère) autorisé(e) - Deux années d'expérience récente dans le domaine de la santé mentale ou un(e) Infirmier(ère) autorisé(e) qui a récemment terminé un stage supérieur en santé mentale ou un(e) Infirmier(ère) autorisé(e) - titulaire d'un certificat en santé mentale de l'Association des infirmières et infirmiers du Canada, requise.

• Graduate of an approved Registered Psychiatric Nursing program or approved Registered Nursing program required.
• Registered Psychiatric Nurse preferred.

• Diplômé(e) d’un programme d’infirmier(ère) psychiatrique autorisé(e) ou un programme d'infirmier(ère) autorisé(e) approuvé requise.
• Infirmier(ère) psychiatrique autorisé(e) de préférence.

• 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 Employer policy.

• Responsable de maintenir et fournir des preuves de son adhésion en règle à l’Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers psychiatriques autorisées du Manitoba (CRPNM) et des infirmières et infirmiers autorisés du Manitoba (CRNM).
• Obligation d’avoir suivi une formation en réanimation cardiopulmonaire conformément à la politique de l’employeur.

• Ability to speak French at a predetermined linguistic level.
• Knowledge of:
  • 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.
  • Regional/Facility/Unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
  • 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 effective English oral and written communication skills.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous 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.