Nurse – Competition # RPN 26-094

Brandon University; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 2,755,000 - 4,133,000; Full time

Job summary

Marymound is seeking qualified nursing staff to support youth health services on the unit. The role involves admission/discharge facilitation, comprehensive health assessments, and developing action plans in partnership with youth and families.

Casual shifts include days, evenings, weekends, overnights and shift work, with responsibilities spanning medication administration, patient education and charting. Strong collaboration with the health team is essential.

Qualifications

• RN/ BN/ RPN required or preferred with mental health or addictions experience.
• Licensed in Manitoba.
• Experience working with addictions or substance use issues.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
• Emergency First Aid/CPR Level C.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Satisfactory background checks including Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates admission and discharge of youth to the unit.
• Completes physical and mental assessments, develops a plan of action, accesses resources and makes referrals.
• Develops treatment plans in consultation with youth, parents/guardians and team members.
• Monitors health status of youth during stay.
• Provides medical treatment as required (dispensing/administering medication, wound care).
• Provides health education to youth, families and staff.
• Maintains health charts and records.
• Assists in day-to-day tasks/routines of the unit.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Emergency First Aid/CPR

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

RN/ BN/ RPN credential

Job description

Marymound

Casual: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Overnights and Shift Work.

Primary responsibilities of the position include:

• Facilitates admission and discharge of youth to the unit
• Completes physical and mental assessments, develops a plan of action, accesses appropriate resources and makes appropriate referrals to address any health issues identified during the physical component.
• Develops treatment plans in consultation with youth, parent(s)/guardian(s) and relevant team members
• Monitors the health status of youth during their stay on the unit
• Provides medical treatment as required or directed by physician, such as dispensing and administering medication, skin and wound care
• Provides educational information regarding addiction and health promotion issues to youth, parents, guardians and staff
• Maintains charts and health records
• Assists in the day-to-day tasks/routines in managing the unit as required

Qualifications:

• RN/ BN/ RPN, preferably with mental health or addictions experience
• Licensed in Manitoba
• Experience working with addictions
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Emergency First Aid/CPR Level C
• Excellent physical and mental health
• Available to work various shifts
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, a clear Child Abuse Registry Check and acceptable Prior Contact Checks
• ASIST Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training), NCVI, Mental Health First Aid, Safe Talk, preferred
• Knowledge of Resiliency preferred
• Knowledge of Aboriginal customs, traditions and beliefs will be considered an asset.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and we strongly encourage First Nations, Métis, and Inuit candidates to self-identify in their cover letters. In alignment with our commitment to workforce equity and inclusion, preference will be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis) A request for reasonable accommodation will be made available for those who may be affected by a barrier in respect of the materials or activities used in the assessment or selection process.