Nurse 3 - Crisis Stabilization Unit

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority in Winnipeg is seeking an experienced nurse for the Mental Health Crisis Stabilization Unit. The position involves assessing and supporting individuals with mental health disorders while actively participating in crisis interventions. Qualified candidates must have a nursing diploma, relevant experience, and strong leadership skills to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years recent related nursing experience in crisis intervention or acute care psychiatry.
• Must be registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba or College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and mental health assessments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support client needs.
• Manage cases involving clients with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Mental health assessment

Communication

Time management

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate of an approved School of Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing

BN, BScMH or BScPN degree preferred

Tools

Software applications proficiency

Job description

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Site: Shared Health -Downtown Comm Health & SS

Department / Unit: Mental Health Crisis Stabilization Unit

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2025

FTE: 0.70

Anticipated Shift: 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

• Minimum of 3 years recent related nursing experience in crisis intervention, acute care psychiatry or community psychiatric nursing, required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing required.
• BN, or BScMH or BScPN degree preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must be registered or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM.) or College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba (CRPNM.).
• 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 computer systems and proficiency in the use of various common software applications including spreadsheets, word processing and database programs, internet and e-mail applications.
• Expertise and competence in nursing practice and advanced clinical knowledge and expertise in crisis intervention and psycho/social assessment.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with clients who have co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.
• Knowledge of those community resources available to clients with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.
• Displays initiative, accountability, good time management, decision-making ability, leadership and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and English communication skills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrated ability to function as an effective leader and as a collaborative member of a multidisciplinary team.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to heavy lifting and restraining may be 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.

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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. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.