Primary Nurse Therapist 2 (N4)

Health Sciences Centre; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Shared Health is hiring a nurse for MH Child & Adolescent ADSCY at Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg. The role is in person, 0.50 FTE, days, 7.75 daily hours. ASAP start. Requires active CRNM/CRPNM and RN-appropriate degrees; Master’s preferred; experience in mental health nursing and ambulatory care desirable.

Eligibility includes a valid license and continuing education. The organization supports equity and encourages Indigenous applicants to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years mental health nursing experience required.
• Satisfactory employment record is required.
• Previous experience in community and/or ambulatory care nursing is preferred.
• BN or BScMH or BScPN or equivalent as recognized by the Centre required.
• Master's degree in Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing or Family Therapy is preferred.
• Active practicing member of CRNM and/or CRPNM.
• CPR training requirements per Employer policy.
• Indigenous language knowledge preferred.
• Proficiency with computers, software programs including Windows, Word processing, spreadsheets and databases.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Independent decision making

Computer literacy

Education

BN or BScMH or BScPN or equivalent

Master’s degree in Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing or Family Therapy

Tools

Windows

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Site: Health Sciences Centre - 771 Bannatyne Avenue

Department / Unit: MH Child & Adolescent ADSCY

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 0.50

Anticipated Shift: Days

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.

Experience

• Minimum four years mental health nursing experience required.
• Satisfactory employment record is required.
• Previous experience in community and/or ambulatory care nursing is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate from an approved School of Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing required.
• BN or BScMH or BScPN or equivalent as recognized by the Centre required.
• Master's degree in Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing or Family Therapy is preferred.
• Ongoing relevant continuing education in the mental health field is required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must be an active practicing member of the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) and/or the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba (CRPNM).
• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employerpolicy.
• May be required to have access to a reliable vehicle and have a current driver‘s license.

Qualifications and Skills

• Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows and Word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Basic computer skills an asset.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve effectively in complex situations.
• Independent decision making and assessment of patients and families/significant others where direct access to supervision is not immediately available.
• Ability to determine when and how to utilize the Mental Health Act for patients who require immediate intervention; collaborating with the staff psychiatrist when possible.

Physical Requirements

• Minimum to moderate physical effort 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,

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.

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.