Nurse 2 - Women's In-House Programs

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking a casual, in-person healthcare professional for In House Services. The role requires at least one year of counselling and nursing experience, with active registration as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse or Registered Nurse.

The position operates within WRHA Community Health Services at 146 Magnus Avenue, Winnipeg. Anticipated start ASAP; daily hours 7.75; Work Arrangement: In Person.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one-year experience with individual and group counselling.
• Minimum of one-year nursing experience.
• Registration as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse or Registered Nurse is required.

Skills

Counselling experience

Nursing experience

English communication

Cultural sensitivity

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Registered Psychiatric Nurse or Registered Nurse program

Job description

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Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Community Health Services - 146 Magnus Avenue

Department / Unit: In House Services

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: Casual

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Experience

• Minimum of one-year experience with individual and group counselling.
• Minimum of one-year nursing experience.

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).
• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

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 Nurses Act (Registered Psychiatric Nurses Act for RPNs in Mental Health).
  • 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.
• Strong interpersonal skills contributing to a positive multidisciplinary team environment are essential.
• Knowledge of the addictions field and experience in mental health is considered an asset.
• An understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to communicate in French and Indigenous languages including Ojibway and Cree is considered an asset.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate physical effort required.

If there are no applicants meeting the posted qualifications, the Employer MAY CONSIDER an applicant who does not meet the posted qualifications

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 across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, Prairie Crocus Manor, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare 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.