Mental Health Liaison Nurse, ER

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job 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 in the Selkirk Regional Health Center Emergency Department.

The role also includes mental health consultation for in-patients, crisis intervention, and coordination of referrals to community resources, with responsibility for data collection and

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred or RN/PN with related experience considered
• Active practicing licensure with Manitoba nursing colleges or eligible
• Basic Life Support (BLS) training as per policy GA 11-50

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments, treatment and disposition in the Emergency Department
• Provide mental health consultation and assessment to in-patients with mental health or substance use issues
• Coordinate referrals and linkage to community resources; follow-up and crisis case management
• Prepare reports, collect data and educate individuals, families, staff and public

Skills

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Collaborative care

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

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Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Selkirk Regional Health Centre

Department / Unit: Mental Health

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

FTE: 0.00

Anticipated Shift: Standby coverage as required

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.

Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (e.g. BPN, BScMH, BScPN) preferred o r 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
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered and asset.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
• 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.