Acute Psychiatric Liaison Nurse - ED Experience

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health in Winnipeg is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse with mental health expertise for an in-person role at Health Sciences Centre. The position focuses on psychiatric assessment, crisis intervention, and coordination with an interdisciplinary team to support clients with psychosocial and chemical dependency needs.

The ideal candidate has a nursing degree with Manitoba registration, 3+ years in acute mental health, and experience in an emergency department or crisis setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years recent acute mental health experience.
• Emergency Department experience preferred.
• Demonstrated competence in psychiatric assessment within a biopsychosocial framework.
• Crisis intervention and awareness of community resources for clients with psychosocial, psychiatric and chemical dependency needs.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Crisis intervention

Therapeutic communication

Co-occurring disorders

Community resources

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team leadership

Independent practice

Problem solving

Education

Graduate of an approved School of Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing

BScMH/BScPN or BN preferred

CRNM/CRPNM registration

Active professional associations desirable

Job description

Shared Health in Winnipeg is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse with mental health expertise for an in-person role at Health Sciences Centre. The position focuses on psychiatric assessment, crisis intervention, and coordination with an interdisciplinary team to support clients with psychosocial and chemical dependency needs.

The ideal candidate has a nursing degree with Manitoba registration, 3+ years in acute mental health, and experience in an emergency department or crisis setting.