Nurse 3 Clinical Function (N3) - Psychiatry - Ambulatory Care

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Winnipeg is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse to provide specialized care within an acute setting. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in nursing and have at least three years of clinical experience. Key responsibilities include assessing patient needs, documenting care plans, and participating in team meetings. This position offers an annual incentive and is dedicated to supporting diversity and cultural safety in the workplace.

Benefits

Annual incentive up to $2,000

Supportive workplace promoting diversity

Qualifications

• Three (3) years clinical experience in acute care psychiatric nursing required.
• Active participation in professional associations preferred.
• Current CRNM/CRPNM registration required.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric nursing care as per established protocols.
• Assess and document patient needs and care plans.
• Participate in team meetings and case discussions.

Skills

Clinical experience in acute care psychiatric nursing

Group therapy skills

Crisis intervention skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Baccalaureate of Nursing or BSc of Psychiatric Nursing

Job description

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.

The successful applicant may be eligible for an annual full-time incentive of up to $2,000 each year until 2025 as per MOU #31 of the current MNU collective agreement.

Position Overview

Experience

• Three (3) years clinical experience in acute care psychiatric nursing required (within the last five (5) years).

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Baccalaureate of Nursing or BSc of Psychiatric Nursing, or RPN with BA (major) in Psychology preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current CRNM/CRPNM registration required.
• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

• Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)/Registered Psychiatric Nurses Act.
• Knowledge of relevant community agencies/programs required.
• Group therapy skills and crisis intervention skills required.
• Applicants will be assessed against the following selection criteria, as applicable to the position: experience, education, patient care and clinical knowledge/skills, leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, quality improvement, teaching skills, research knowledge, professional development and seniority.
• Current reference(s) may be required upon request.
• Applicants are required to submit a letter of application including a current resume.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees. We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

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.

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.