Nurse II

Prairie Mountain Health; Mandeville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Mountain Health nurses provide comprehensive clinical care to patients within the Addictions In-House Programs, following established standards and ethics.

The Nurse II role emphasizes nursing practice, client assessment and coordination within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Active practicing licensure with the relevant Manitoba nursing colleges.
• Current BCLS training.
• Two years of full-time experience with vulnerable populations.
• Experience with addictions recovery and homelessness populations.
• Minimum one year of counselling experience and nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care per established standards and policies.
• Support addiction recovery clients and those with mental health needs.
• Conduct individual and group counselling under supervision as applicable.

Skills

Nursing

Counselling

ASIST

BCLS

Computer literacy

Education

RN/RPN licensure

Tools

Electronic software programs

Job description

Site: Prairie Mountain Health -Community Based Mental Health Program

Department / Unit: Addictions In-House Programs

Job Stream: Clinical

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 11/10/2026 - 03/23/2028

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

Union : MNU

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Salary: As per collective agreement

The said term position is a result of a "MATERNITY/ PARENTAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE" which may expire sooner than the date indicated subject to a minimum of two (2) weeks notice or one(1) pay period, whichever is longer.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Consistent with the vision, mission and values of the Prairie Mountain Health sites, and affiliate sites, the Nurse II provides comprehensive nursing care to patients/residents/clients in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Nurse IIs recognize and fulfill their professional responsibilities by practicing in a manner consistent with professional obligations to take actions as per the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses, The College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses, The College of Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Psychiatric Nursing Practice, the scope of practice as defined by the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA), and the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Act, and other Provincial and Federal legislation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active practicing licensure with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba, or College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba or eligible for active practicing licensure with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM), or College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba (CRPNM)
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Training as delineated in Prairie Mountain Health Policy PPG-00002 CPR Training
• Two (2) years equivalent full time experience in working with vulnerable populations (i.e. Mental Health, Addictions/Recovery, and homelessness populations).
• Knowledge of and experience in working with individuals engaged in addictions recovery and treatment.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience with individual and group counselling; minimum one year nursing experience; proven knowledge of current nursing theory and practice.
• Successful completion of Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Basic knowledge and skills to work with computers, and electronic software programs
• Knowledge, competence and ability to demonstrate clinical nursing skills and concepts in accordance with approved nursing standards
• Ability to make effective decisions regarding nursing care

OVERVIEW:

• The Nurse II is required to practice in accordance with the following to their level of scope of practice, expertise, training and experience
  
  • The Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) or the Registered Psychiatric Nurse Act of Manitoba.
  • The Standards of Practice (CRNM or CRPNM)
  • Entry level competencies for RNs or RPNs
  • Professional Code of Ethics
• Obtain and maintains the relevant competencies for the position offered by PMH
• 3Other duties as assigned

Applicants already employed with Prairie Mountain Health may be considered for this position before other applicants.

This position is subject to a Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any services charges incurred.

Upon being considered for employment, your signature or electronic submission of this application form is your authorization to complete said reference checks.

PMH has an Indigenous Human Resource Initiative and is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter and/or within their application form.

We thank all applicants that apply but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.