Registered Psychiatric Nurse​/Registered Nurse; N2 - PXEast - Repost

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 interventions and treatments, a leadership role within the healthcare team, and facilitating coordination of patient care and discharge. The candidate demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit.

• RPN/RN – recent, related mental health experience preferred.

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

• Maintain and provide 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 Employer policy.

• Knowledge of:
  • College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses/Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice.
  • College of Registered Psychiatric/Registered Nurses of Manitoba Code of Ethics.
  • Scope of practice as documented in the Registered Psychiatric/Registered Nurses Act.
  • Applicable policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
  • Clinical nursing care knowledge related to psychiatric/mental health 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.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Preference for applicants competent in an Aboriginal language and/or knowledgeable 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.

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.

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.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

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.