Nurse 3 - Crisis Stabilization Unit

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking an experienced nurse for the Mental Health Crisis Stabilization Unit in Winnipeg. In-person duties involve crisis intervention and assessment within a multidisciplinary team.

Minimum 3 years’ related nursing experience in crisis intervention or psychiatry is required; registration with CRNM/CRPNM preferred. Schedule notes include 0.70 FTE and 7.75 hours daily, with a focus on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• RN must be Graduate of an approved School of Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing.
• BN, BScMH or BScPN degree preferred.
• Must be registered or eligible for CRNM/CRPNM registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and psycho/social assessment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to support clients in crisis stabilization.
• Utilize community resources to assist clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

Skills

RHPA/RN Act knowledge

Crisis intervention

Psycho/social assessment

Co-occurring disorders knowledge

Community resources knowledge

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

BN

BScMH

BScPN

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database tools

Internet & email

Job description

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Site: Shared Health - HSC MH Crisis Resp Centre - 755 Portage

Department / Unit: Mental Health Crisis Stabilization Unit

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date: 11/01/2026

FTE: 0.70

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 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.

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.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are 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.