General Duty Nurse/ Registered Psychiatric Nurse (N2) - PY1 Psychealth Child & Adolesc

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority in Winnipeg is seeking a General Duty Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join their team. The role involves providing clinical care for children and adolescents, requiring a graduate degree in nursing, active registration, and recent mental health experience. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and the ability to adapt in a demanding environment. This position offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on the community's health.

Qualifications

• Recent mental health experience preferred.
• Active registration with CRPNM or CRNM required.
• CPR training in accordance with Employer policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in clinical settings for children and adolescents.
• Participate in the delivery of patient-centered care.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members.

Skills

Knowledge of Nursing care procedures

Effective oral and written communication skills

Adaptability to changing situations

Critical thinking/problem-solving skills

Ability to prioritize patient care

Ability to function in a demanding environment

Education

Graduate of approved Registered Psychiatric Nursing program or Registered Nursing program

Job description

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General Duty Nurse/ Registered Psychiatric Nurse (N2) - PY1 Psychealth Child & Adolesc

Requisition ID: 392339

Position Number: 20005440

Posting End Date: November 26, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: PY1 Psychealth Child & Adolesc

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date: 12/04/2025

FTE: 0.40

Anticipated Shift: Days;Nights

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered 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

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 Employerpolicy.

Qualifications and Skills

• 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.
  • Knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
  • Nursing care knowledge related to clinical 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.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Aboriginal language and/or knowledge 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.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.

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.

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.