Mental Health Liaison Nurse

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Ashern; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is seeking a Mental Health Liaison Nurse to provide comprehensive mental health assessments, treatment, and dispositions in the Emergency Department and to support in-patient consultations. The role emphasizes collaboration, crisis intervention, and linkage to community resources, with emphasis on cultural awareness and patient-centered care.

Qualified candidates will have a nursing degree and active licensure, BLS, ASIST/NVCI certifications or

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is preferred; RN/RPN with related experience will be considered.
• Active practicing licensure in Manitoba CRNM/CRPNM or eligible for licensure.
• Current BLS Training – as delineated in policy GA 11-50.
• ASIST and NVCI certifications or to be obtained within 6 months.
• Extensive knowledge of available community resources.
• Demonstrated knowledge of psychopharmacology.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act, Vulnerable Persons Act, Child & Family Services Act and Protection of Persons in Care Act.
• Cultural awareness and ability to work with diverse populations; assertive and self-directed in planning referrals.
• Five years of experience in Mental Health ER, Acute Care Psychiatric Unit, or Community Mental Health.
• Competency in mental health crisis intervention and psychosocial assessment.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to lead and make autonomous decisions; collaborative team approach.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset for program improvement.
• Ongoing professional growth and competency in practice area.
• Positive working relationships and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive mental health assessments, treatment, and disposition in Emergency Department.
• Consult and assess in-patients with mental health/substance use issues; coordinate crisis intervention, referrals, and follow-up.

Skills

Nursing degree

Active licensure

BLS Certification

ASIST certification

NVCI certification

Psychopharmacology knowledge

Community resources knowledge

Mental Health crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

RN/RPN with related experience

Job description

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Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Lakeshore Hospital - Ashern

Department / Unit: Community Mental Health

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

FTE: 0.55

Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings

Salary: As per collective agreement

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.

Position Summary:

The Mental Health Liaison Nurse (MHLN) will function in a collaborative care model; primarily providing comprehensive mental health assessments, treatment and recommendations, disposition, facilitation of hospital admissions, and follow-up of patients experiencing mental health difficulties/psychiatric emergencies in the Selkirk Regional Health Center Emergency Department. The MHLN will also provide mental health consultation and assessment to Selkirk Regional Health Center in-patients with mental health and/or substance abuse issues; emotional/ aggression/behavioral management issues and function in a supportive role to individuals and families as required. The MHLN will report directly to the Clinical Team Manager, Mental Health Program. Responsibilities will be primarily to the emergency department and will begin from initial assessment through final disposition of the individual. This is inclusive of the use of assessment tools, screening, crisis intervention, referral & linkage to community resources, short term follow-up, short-term crisis case management, counselling, consultation, preparation of reports, data collection and education to individuals, family, staff and general public. The MHLN will exercise an appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters.
The position of Mental Health Liaison Nurse functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the mission, vision and values of the Interlake – Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (e.g. BPN, BScMH, BScPN) preferred
  Or Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse with related experience will be considered
• Active practicing licensure with the College of Registered Nurse of Manitoba, or College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba or eligible for active practicing licensure with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM), or College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba (CRPNM)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Training – as delineated in Interlake-Eastern RHA Required Certification/ Required Policy GA 11-50
• ASIST certification and NVCI certification or to be obtained within 6 months
• Extensive knowledge of available community resources required
• Demonstrated knowledge of psychopharmacology required
• Demonstrated working knowledge of substance use and co-occurring disorders
  Possesses sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Vulnerable Peron’s Act, Child & Family Services Act, Protection of Person’s in Care Act
• Knowledge of cultural diversity and practices of the population served
  Assertive and self-directed in developing appropriate plans and referrals for patients & families.
• Five (5) years combined experience required in Mental Health ER, Acute Care Psychiatric Unit, Community Mental Health
• Demonstrated competency in Mental Health crisis intervention/ psychosocial assessment and other treatment modalities required
• Demonstrated effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative interdisciplinary environment that supports quality services, quality improvement and staff empowerment
• Demonstrates conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and make decisions autonomously
• Ability to use an analytical and inquiring approach to problem-solving while contributing to program improvement
• Demonstrate ongoing professional growth and competency relevant to practice area
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
• Demonstrates awareness of and compliance with established policies and procedures
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills and flexibility to meet the demands of the position
• Able to effectively perform the tasks and responsibilities of the position
• Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authorityvalues and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.